neomedic

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I read in the past that some dealers where able to change most if not all the transfluid by hooking up an exchanger.

Anyone know of a good dealer to do this in Southern California, especially in the San Gabriel area. Hoping to change more than just a few quarts.

The car is doing well, haven't noticed any transmission issues. It's a 350 and has 62K miles. I feel like doing it for preventive measures as I plan to keep the car pass 120K and have heard from more than a few that after 80-100K miles, many have some signs of transmission issue. Hopefully by changing the fluid, I can extend the life of the transmission.

Thanks.

Gville350

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At that mileage/model year, I'd wait on that service for any time. I'm @ 67k on '06 and I love how smooth my trans shifts still are.

KillaIS250

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Who had transmission issues that early? Plenty of people at or past that mileage without any issues. At least with the automatics.

The only CL member I remember seeing actually having transmission issues had over 250k on his!

neomedic

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My friend's IS350 has about 125K and his shifting was starting to be rough. With that, I though I should change out my oil around 62K just for preventive measures. Was thinking about doing the exchanger route since draining the pan will only replace a couple of courts.

Called Longo Lexus in El Monte and they say they have an exchanger but only change out 3 quarts or so. That doesn't sound right with them having an "exchange." Has anyone done a transfluid change with an exchanger machine in the san gabriel area? Please point me to the right dealership that will do it properly.

Thanks.

lateapex

I was quoted $250 to swap 2 quarts, no thanks, I'll probably be rocking a newer 350 or F by the time this trans is toast.

Gville350

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^^The tech was correct, you CANNOT extract all of the trans fluid. The only option you have is to replace SOME of it and come back for subsequent visits to end up exchanging most of it over time.

Like I mentioned earlier, unless YOU are having issues NOW...leave it be.