Parts for your 2010 Toyota Land cruiser-Transmission fluid

2010 Toyota Land Cruiser transmission fluid — what it does and when to change it

Transmission fluid is absolutely relevant on the 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 200 Series. Toyota’s Owner’s Manual for the 2010 model and the Toyota New Car Features/Repair Manual for the AB60F 6‑speed automatic specify Toyota Genuine ATF WS (World Standard) fluid, and outline a sealed, no‑dipstick level‑check procedure via the overflow plug at a set fluid temperature. So yes — it uses transmission fluid, and the type is WS.

On a 2010 Land Cruiser, the transmission fluid does the heavy lifting: it lubricates the gears and bearings, provides hydraulic pressure for smooth shifts, reduces heat, and keeps internal parts clean. In Aussie and Kiwi conditions — long trips, towing boats or vans, corrugations, steep tracks — that fluid works hard. Keeping it fresh helps protect the AB60F auto, keeps shifts tidy, and can extend the life of the box.

The Land Cruiser’s auto is “sealed” (no dipstick), so checks and changes are a bit different. The correct level is set with the vehicle level, engine running, and the ATF at roughly 40°C, using the overflow/fill and drain plugs. A typical drain-and-fill swaps about 3–4 litres, while the total system volume is roughly 11–12 litres. Many workshops drop the pan to clean the magnets and replace the strainer at higher kilometres