Parts for your 2012 Toyota Avensis-Transmission fluid

2012 Toyota Avensis transmission fluid — what it does and how to look after it

Transmission fluid is absolutely relevant to the 2012 Toyota Avensis. Toyota’s 2012 Avensis Owner’s Manual and service literature specify fluids for all fitted gearboxes: manual transmissions use manual transmission/gear oil, the Multidrive S CVT uses Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE, and the 6‑speed automatic (Aisin U660/U760 family, where fitted) uses Toyota Genuine ATF WS. These requirements are also reflected in Aisin service information for the U660-series automatics and Toyota’s published specifications for ATF WS and CVT Fluid FE.

In this model, transmission fluid does the heavy lifting: it lubricates moving parts, cools the transmission under load, carries away wear debris, and in autos and CVTs it also provides the hydraulic force that applies clutches or varies the pulley ratio. Clean, correct-spec fluid means smoother shifts, quieter running, and longer gearbox life—whether it’s a manual, a conventional auto, or the Multidrive S CVT.

• Manual Avensis: uses the specified manual transmission/gear oil (MTF) to protect gears and synchros.
• Automatic (6‑speed): requires Toyota Genuine ATF WS—low-viscosity fluid tuned for Aisin internals.
• CVT (Multidrive S): requires Toyota Genuine CVT Fluid FE—formulated for belt-and-pulley operation.

For servicing in Aussie and Kiwi conditions, a sensible plan is:- Normal use: inspect condition and level at 60,000 km