When to change transmission fluid??
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When to change transmission fluid??
So I looked through the recommended servicing schedule manual twice and could not find where it recommends to change the tranny fluid?? So when should I do this and at what mileage intervals? Thanks in advance!
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Yeah I checked with Keyes Lexus and Longo Lexus, and eventhough the service manual does not state to change the tranny oil both service advisors say to "drain and refill" only at 100k miles.
They also said DO NOT let any mechanic Lexus or other tell you it needs to be flushed out. He said flushing out the tranny is the biggest mistake many owners do and it will likely cause more harm than good.
He said just drain and refill and they will measure how much drains out and refill accordingly plus a bit more.
my car is at 91k miles and I am planning to have a drain/refill done at Longo Lexus in about two weeks for $150. This is the best price I found so far.
They also said DO NOT let any mechanic Lexus or other tell you it needs to be flushed out. He said flushing out the tranny is the biggest mistake many owners do and it will likely cause more harm than good.
He said just drain and refill and they will measure how much drains out and refill accordingly plus a bit more.
my car is at 91k miles and I am planning to have a drain/refill done at Longo Lexus in about two weeks for $150. This is the best price I found so far.
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What's people's views on changing the transmission oil strainer/filter? My GS300 is heading for 100k miles and am thinking of changing strainer and fluid. Fluid has been changed twice before my ownership according to the history.
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"Sealed" is not sealed at all, it just means there's no dipstick. Whether the presence of a dipstick or not makes that big of a difference in how long the fluid is supposed to last is anybody's guess, but it's mostly just the fact that the fluid itself is different (WS) from older transmissions. Life of a vehicle to the manufacturers generally means life of the powertrain warranty.
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I keep posting this but Lexus does suggest changing it... Lexus Canada does. Why they don't in the US even though the climate over a large portion of the US is identical to a large portion of Canada is anybody's guess.
"Sealed" is not sealed at all, it just means there's no dipstick. Whether the presence of a dipstick or not makes that big of a difference in how long the fluid is supposed to last is anybody's guess, but it's mostly just the fact that the fluid itself is different (WS) from older transmissions. Life of a vehicle to the manufacturers generally means life of the powertrain warranty.
"Sealed" is not sealed at all, it just means there's no dipstick. Whether the presence of a dipstick or not makes that big of a difference in how long the fluid is supposed to last is anybody's guess, but it's mostly just the fact that the fluid itself is different (WS) from older transmissions. Life of a vehicle to the manufacturers generally means life of the powertrain warranty.