How many quarts of transmission fluid does the sc400 hold?

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Feb 8, 2007 | 07:18 PM

mwwfla

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How many quarts of transmission fluid does the sc400 hold?

How many quarts of transmission fluid does the sc400 hold?

Feb 8, 2007 | 08:10 PM

fwynn

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if u just do a drain and fill its 2 quarts..

but.. if u do the whole thing (ie filter change and drain out EVERYTHING).. its either 6-8 quarts..

Feb 8, 2007 | 08:56 PM

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Feb 9, 2007 | 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by fwynn

if u just do a drain and fill its 2 quarts..

but.. if u do the whole thing (ie filter change and drain out EVERYTHING).. its either 6-8 quarts..

Are you kidding?? The GS is like 12 quarts. I would check these numbers...

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Feb 9, 2007 | 05:51 PM

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i think i used about 6 quarts on my dads sc400 draining as much as i could without pulling the trans and getting it all out of the converter. change the filters while your inthere and run redline d4 atf it made a world of difference in my dads car

Feb 9, 2007 | 05:53 PM

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the dealership said 2 quarts and that there was no filter???? so the lines and everything total is like 6-8 another dealership said that " lexus isnt designed to need tranny fluid changed.... and if i needed it changed there is a serious problem??? huh???? this car is too confusing i kinda wanna sell it at a low ball price... i think i have a few more maintenance problems and they all are sooo overwhelming