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Originally Posted by maxiz1
From my research, JWS3309 is simply Toyota T-IV or Aisin AFW. The AFW+ is the higher grade version. Similar to those Dexron ranges.
Out of curiosity, how many of you actually using other than volvo genuine fluid?
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I have a XC with an AW50/51 AWD transmission. I've been using Toyota T-IV since 97000 km. It has now 188k km and the transmission is fine.
I also used to have a V40 and a S80 which also used a similar transmission calling for the same JW3309. Both cars after buying I used Toyota T-IV. The S80 from 80k to 135k km. The V40 from 98k to 198k km. The V40 was sold with the transmission running fine of which the buyer was pretty impressed compared the other V40 he has tested/
I do adhere to a regular ATF change which probably contributes a fair bit to a trouble free transmissions. Whether using Toyota T-IV in the long run would cause damage, I can't say for 100%. But it has worked for me till now.
First time I've heard of Aisin AFW, interesting reading it up and seeing that it's synthetic. Could potentially lengthen the ATF life.