Transmission fluid, draining & flushing (The Mother thread)
06-25-07, 10:13 AM
#152
you guys are nuts! don't try so hard to spend money!
just read your owner's manual- it states the type of fluid it needs. simple ATF. and do NOT power flush it, which can dislodge particles into the solenoids, etc... just a fluid exchange, which any competent shop (including a decent valvoline shop) can do for $80. there is no truth or logic in thinking an abused xmission will be hurt with new fluid-- except for the power flushing above.
done mine twice this way- completely fine. it's the fluid the car calls for!
jc
just read your owner's manual- it states the type of fluid it needs. simple ATF. and do NOT power flush it, which can dislodge particles into the solenoids, etc... just a fluid exchange, which any competent shop (including a decent valvoline shop) can do for $80. there is no truth or logic in thinking an abused xmission will be hurt with new fluid-- except for the power flushing above.
done mine twice this way- completely fine. it's the fluid the car calls for!
jc
the manual states Toyota T-II (now T-IV) fluid in the trans, and regular ATF (dexron/mercon) in the PS.
06-25-07, 11:51 AM
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Not to spam in this thread or anything, but I can get the genuine Toyota T-IV ATF for $7 per quart. I don't know if that's a good deal or not, but just putting it out there.
06-25-07, 12:14 PM
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06-25-07, 12:53 PM
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06-25-07, 05:06 PM
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ok ok guys heres the deal for all of you that want to know. went to lexus today and they quoted me 150.00 for a 2qt drain and refill and 380 for a full flush and refill. the service guy said to go to toyota so i did and now im getting a full flush and refill on T fluid for 220. so thats it for you whom need to know.
06-25-07, 05:40 PM
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i agree with puredrifter, you can only use T-IV ATF. when i first went to autozone, they told me that toyotas use only that fluid. they recommended me not to buy any of the stuff they sell there.
its only a few bucks more and plus, you don't have to change it for a while, why compromise your tranny to save a few bucks???
and the manual only tells you to use T-IV fluid as well!
its only a few bucks more and plus, you don't have to change it for a while, why compromise your tranny to save a few bucks???
and the manual only tells you to use T-IV fluid as well!
06-25-07, 05:54 PM
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i agree with puredrifter, you can only use T-IV ATF. when i first went to autozone, they told me that toyotas use only that fluid. they recommended me not to buy any of the stuff they sell there.
its only a few bucks more and plus, you don't have to change it for a while, why compromise your tranny to save a few bucks???
and the manual only tells you to use T-IV fluid as well!
its only a few bucks more and plus, you don't have to change it for a while, why compromise your tranny to save a few bucks???
and the manual only tells you to use T-IV fluid as well!
06-25-07, 06:40 PM
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By the way, it's called 3309 because it meets the JWS 3309 specification. Any ATF that meets the 3309 spec should work with all Aisen Warner transmissions that require either T-IV fluid or fluid meeting the JWS 3309 spec.
06-25-07, 10:06 PM
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http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/trans...ransflush.html
total cap. for a 1LS is ~8.3L.
basically u drain+fill then run it for a while to circulate the fluid then repeat.
keep doing that until fluid comes out red. normally u need around 10-12 and maybe even 14L of fluid.
total cap. for a 1LS is ~8.3L.
basically u drain+fill then run it for a while to circulate the fluid then repeat.
keep doing that until fluid comes out red. normally u need around 10-12 and maybe even 14L of fluid.
Thanks!
06-26-07, 01:06 AM
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I also think another reason why is because Ford and GM are buying Aisin trannies for a few models, and Volvo/VW/Audi are also using Aisin trannies.
