Toyota Avensis 1.8 T27 - CVT parts and fluid

[Serfmio]

Hi guys I'm in abit of a pickle here. I drive a Toyota Avensis 1.8 T4 with automatic CVT transmission T27 and I'm looking to service the CVT Transmission, its currently on 87K mileage wise. I have no issues obtaining the the CVT transmission filter, CVT transmission gasket and the CVT filter 'O' ring from dealers in the UK where I'm based.i

However, my Avensis CVT uses the 'TC' spec CVT transmission Fluid and the dealer only supplies the 'TC' spec CVT fluid in 20 litre drums which is overkill for my needs, the dealers don't have smaller 4 or 5 litres of the 'TC' spec CVT fluid. I spoke to Toyota Customer services and they plainly said they cannot help with my enquiry (so I put in a complaint).

I'm reluctantly considering taking the aftermarket route to obtain CVT transmission Fluid that meet the Toyota 'TC' spec (most CVT fluid also meet the newer Toyota 'FE' spec too).

If I take the aftermarket route for Toyota CVT fluid, which brand would you highly recommend? I have come across the AISIN CVTF-90005, Castrol TRANSMAX CVT Synthetic Transmission Fluid, Mobil CVTF Multi-Vehicle Premium Synthetic CVT Fluid and Amsoil Synthetic CVT Fluid

OR do you know where I can obtain Toyota Genuine 'TC' spec CVT fluid in a 4 or 5 litre container?

I intend to take the car on a road trip across Europe into North Africa so I want to take good care of my T27 Avensis. 

Apologies for the long winded spiel!

[TonyHSD]

If me I will go for Castrol, from  opieoils https://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-197472-castrol-transmax-cvt-fully-synthetic-transmission-fluid.aspx?VariantID=304257

Castrol does make quality transmission fluids., and this particular one is within the soecs so no worries there. Can you  ask Toyota if their WS automatic transmission fluid can be used in your car.