1991 ls 400 transmission problem
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1991 ls 400 transmission problem
1991 ls400 200,000 miles when i reverse and then i put car into drive there is a pause for about 2 seconds before it engages into drive, this only happens only when it is cold, everthing is fine once it is warmed up, any suggestions
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Check the transmission fluid level. Also may need to do drain and fill using Toyota ATF Type T-IV fluid. You can get this cheaper from you local toyota dealer than you local lexus dealer; is the same fluid used. Lexus trans. are VERY SENSITIVE and the wrong fluid just does not agree with them. Whatever you do, just make sue you use the right fluid.
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Check the color of your fluid it should be bright red, if it is brown dark brown or black get the fluid changed. I change my own fluid every 20,000 using a trans cooler I just pump 8 quarts from the cooler hose and refill I do this every 20,000 miles. I have 220,000 miles on the trans and it seems ok although I am using Mobil one synthetic tranny fluid so far no problems. I also pump my power steering at the same time also using Mobil one synthetic trans oil so far no leaks. I also drain the block and radiator every 2 years using toyota fluid and distilled water and I still have all the original hoses on a 1991 lexus I don't flush the system I just fill it up again. The tech's at the Lexus school here in Irvine CA are the people who told how to keep a lexus for 500,000 miles and more. I also drain the rear end every 30,000 miles and replace the oil there.
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