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11-19-14, 05:27 AM

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11-19-14, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Ironman50

I questioned my Lexus service advisor on this. Here is his reply:

Lexus never suggests a transmission fluid change - it's for lifetime. It's really up to the customer. However, we do recommend a rear diff fluid change for $130.

What do you guys think on his reply? And what exactly is rear diff fluid change compared to tranny fluid change?

Change both....if you are planning on keeping the car for a while. Lexus is only concerned about up until the warranty expires...maybe a lil longer than that.

All you have to do is look at some of the transmission thread on this forum alone...shift issues start appearing around 100k...$300 is a hell of a lot cheaper than $6,000.

Every Lexus and Toyota dealership I have talked to has now changed their stance on that and recommends changing it at 100k. I changed mine at 60k and I have 63k now...

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11-24-14, 10:01 AM

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Yup. Its a small price to pay for that service to get the piece of mind. I have paid for it and would pay again when necessary for the piece of mind period.