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StanVanDam · 04-22-10, 01:52 PM

This is for 2004-2006:

Performed Repair // Fill Amount
Radiator removal // 0.7 liters (0.74 US qts, 0.61 Imp. qts)
Transmission hose and pipe removal // 0.6 liters (0.63 US qts, 0.53 Imp. qts)
Output shaft oil seal replacement // 0.4 liters (0.42 US qts, 0.35 Imp. qts)
Transmission pan and drain plug removal // 1.3 liters (1.37 US qts, 1.14 Imp. qts)
Transmission valve body removal // 3.9 liters (4.12 US qts, 3.43 Imp. qts)
Torque converter replacement // 5.3 liters (5.60 US qts, 4.66 Imp. qts)
Entire transmission assembly // 7.2 liters (7.61 US qts, 6.34 Imp. qts)

HINT: If you cannot add the listed amount of fluid, do the following:
(1) Install the refill plug.
(2) Allow the engine to idle with air conditioning OFF.
(3) Move the shift lever through entire gear range to circulate fluid.
(4) Wait for 30 seconds with the engine idling.
(5) Stop the engine.
(6) Remove the refill plug and add fluid.
(7) Reinstall the refill plug.

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tsslaporte · 04-22-10, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanVanDam

This is for 2004-2006:

Performed Repair // Fill Amount
Radiator removal // 0.7 liters (0.74 US qts, 0.61 Imp. qts)
Transmission hose and pipe removal // 0.6 liters (0.63 US qts, 0.53 Imp. qts)
Output shaft oil seal replacement // 0.4 liters (0.42 US qts, 0.35 Imp. qts)
Transmission pan and drain plug removal // 1.3 liters (1.37 US qts, 1.14 Imp. qts)
Transmission valve body removal // 3.9 liters (4.12 US qts, 3.43 Imp. qts)
Torque converter replacement // 5.3 liters (5.60 US qts, 4.66 Imp. qts)
Entire transmission assembly // 7.2 liters (7.61 US qts, 6.34 Imp. qts)

HINT: If you cannot add the listed amount of fluid, do the following:
(1) Install the refill plug.
(2) Allow the engine to idle with air conditioning OFF.
(3) Move the shift lever through entire gear range to circulate fluid.
(4) Wait for 30 seconds with the engine idling.
(5) Stop the engine.
(6) Remove the refill plug and add fluid.
(7) Reinstall the refill plug.

Damn that's like 20 quarts for the whole thing?

StanVanDam · 04-22-10, 02:08 PM

No, those are the amounts you fill in depending on the repair that you did.

For example, if you did a complete transmission rebuild, you would fill in 7.2L. If you replaced the torque converter, fill in only 5.3L.

tsslaporte · 04-22-10, 02:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanVanDam

No, those are the amounts you fill in depending on the repair that you did.

For example, if you did a complete transmission rebuild, you would fill in 7.2L. If you replaced the torque converter, fill in only 5.3L.

But if you wanted to flush the Transmission you would need 20.49 quarts to change out all the old fluid no?

StanVanDam · 04-22-10, 02:28 PM

Dry fill: 10.9L
Drain and refill: 3.0L

Nothing in there about a flush, except "ATF-WS does NOT require any flushing or changing during the life of the vehicle."

It also says "Fill the transmission through the refill hole until fluid begins to trickle out of the overflow tube. Reinstall the overflow plug."

tsslaporte · 04-22-10, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StanVanDam

Dry fill: 10.9L
Drain and refill: 3.0L

Nothing in there about a flush, except "ATF-WS does NOT require any flushing or changing during the life of the vehicle."

It also says "Fill the transmission through the refill hole until fluid begins to trickle out of the overflow tube. Reinstall the overflow plug."

I know what it says, but it should be changed. It would need to get plugged into a machine through the return line. So 10.9 L which is 11.5 Quarts

Thanks

randal · 04-22-10, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LS430inDE.

You must TOW

with your Lexus or powershift the tranny (lol)...right? If not, I think every 25k is pretty darn excessive!

They are not completely draining the tranny each time. Just 2 quarts at each "change". Not excessive.

tsslaporte · 04-24-10, 10:31 AM

I just went to the dealer, they did not want to touch the tranny, They did not want to drain or flush it. The LS430 is at 73k

AlexusAnja · 04-24-10, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tsslaporte

I just went to the dealer, they did not want to touch the tranny, They did not want to drain or flush it. The LS430 is at 73k

Toyota either has full confidence in their WS transmission, or they really want us (or next owner) to replace them later. I think that if the dealer insists on not replacing something when the customer requests it, then they back up their "not wanting to" with some written statement stating that if that component breaks, they will replace at no cost.

tsslaporte · 04-24-10, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AlexusAnja

Toyota either has full confidence in their WS transmission, or they really want us (or next owner) to replace them later. I think that if the dealer insists on not replacing something when the customer requests it, then they back up their "not wanting to" with some written statement stating that if that component breaks, they will replace at no cost.

A dealer on the other coast of Florida will do it. So we might go there, I got to call around some other dealers near me see what they want to do.

The Head Service guy, was Strongly recommending we not touch it, that the World Standard Fluid is good until 100k, He said to change it at 100k, if we change it before it can make the tranny slip.

I was laughing, since they just want warranty to run out.

chris81964 · 03-04-12, 08:36 AM

My service guy said that he does not reccomend I change the fluids. I told him to do it and he said that he would not be responsible of the transmission failed after the change. Does the screen need to be changed?

AlexusAnja · 03-04-12, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chris81964

My service guy said that he does not reccomend I change the fluids. I told him to do it and he said that he would not be responsible of the transmission failed after the change. Does the screen need to be changed?

Isn't that just such hogwash .... if you don't change it and the granny goes, it'll be 'oh well... guess it just went bad' but if you do change it and it somehow goes bad, then it's. 'See you should not have changed it...' guess Lexus was smart to not give an interval figuring nothing was going to happen within warranty period anyway....

warminwisc · 03-05-12, 04:57 PM

The Lexus dealer in my area said to change all the fluids just makes sense.

The Yota master tech,I trust him he does the frame changes on the Tacoma under rust warrantees, just today said yes states no changes for lifetime but it can't hurt and he would change it if it was his car. he did not like power flushes. Mine was changed at 55 k now has 160k all hwy miles.

I have a good dealer not a stealer. I bring my own oil, cost of a filter and 11 bucks for labor and a car wash to boot. Wifes Camry 5.11 bucks a quart for synthetic, filter 4.55, 11 bucks labor and a wash.

BNR34 · 03-05-12, 05:53 PM

This is why I never visit the dealer unless they are giving me free stuff under warranty. Oh I go there for the free soda once in a while too.

They give you nothing but absolute BS

Randy B · 03-11-12, 03:17 PM

Finally broke down yesterday and bought 14 quarts of WS ATF @ the Toyota dealer. After watching the flush on the machine, I was very glad I did it.

I know fluid gets dirty and eventually breaks down over time. I did not expect the fluid to be almost as black as the container for the new quarts. Could not even see the white wheel on the machine as the fluid passed. Took 12 quarts to totally flush, and since I had the extra two, we just kept it on. Probably a waste, however since it is a sealed system, I do not plan on needing two quarts in my garage. Even if it was a waste, I feel better, and that is not a waste.

BTW, 73K miles on the ride as of today.

Randy B