2005 LS430 - drain and fill transmission + radiator
03-26-14, 11:24 AM
#46
Racer
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Are you going to a Lexus dealer or doing it yourself? My issue is that I have worked on cars for over 35 years and I think I may know enough to get myself into trouble. LOL. I have collected cars for many years and learned how to do most maintenance myself... If I do a drain and fill, I'll probably do it myself, because my Lexus dealer last month, told me not to change the ATF and that really gets me nervous. LOL.
Hi, Stu.
Please post pics of your old ATF, perhaps with a drop spotted on a white paper towel. It should be a great indication of its condition at your 96K miles. Also note what it smells like (e.g. burned) if possible.
Many '04 - '06 owners would like input on how well the WS ATF stands up over time.
Thanks.
Please post pics of your old ATF, perhaps with a drop spotted on a white paper towel. It should be a great indication of its condition at your 96K miles. Also note what it smells like (e.g. burned) if possible.
Many '04 - '06 owners would like input on how well the WS ATF stands up over time.
Thanks.
03-27-14, 09:11 AM
#48
So this Service Bulletin is related to the Toyota WS Fluid?
SB-0001-11 REV1 Lexus: information on an improved transmission fluid. *rm
Read more: http://engine-codes.com/tsb/lexus/ls...#ixzz2xBEL7idR
I'm pretty sure mine was never changed.
Edit: Found it! Guess it is. Link to .pdf and .pdf below. the bottom info is most interesting
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...63738703,d.cWc
* Important Information
• 100,000 Mile Maintenance Interval — Inspection only; ATF-WS does NOT require any flushing
or changing during the life of the vehicle.
• The use of Genuine Toyota ATF-WS is recommended.
• The use of additives or aftermarket fluids that are considered compatible or substitutes
may result in shift concerns and damage to the internal transmission components.
• ATF-WS is NOT compatible with T-IV or Dexron ATF.
• Containers storing Toyota ATF-WS should ALWAYS be sealed — If exposed to the atmosphere,
ATF-WS may absorb moisture and potentially cause shift concerns if used in operation.
• One time use only.
• When performing repairs on ATF-WS equipped transaxles, it is important to use only
new, clean ATF-WS when refilling the ATM.
• ATF-WS equipped ATMs may use the overflow type procedure — Any fluid drained from the
overflow plug should be discarded following proper local regulations and never reused.
Failure to do so could result in shift concerns and damage to the internal transmission
components.
© 2011
SB-0001-11 REV1 Lexus: information on an improved transmission fluid. *rm
Read more: http://engine-codes.com/tsb/lexus/ls...#ixzz2xBEL7idR
I'm pretty sure mine was never changed.
Edit: Found it! Guess it is. Link to .pdf and .pdf below. the bottom info is most interesting
http://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j...63738703,d.cWc
* Important Information
• 100,000 Mile Maintenance Interval — Inspection only; ATF-WS does NOT require any flushing
or changing during the life of the vehicle.
• The use of Genuine Toyota ATF-WS is recommended.
• The use of additives or aftermarket fluids that are considered compatible or substitutes
may result in shift concerns and damage to the internal transmission components.
• ATF-WS is NOT compatible with T-IV or Dexron ATF.
• Containers storing Toyota ATF-WS should ALWAYS be sealed — If exposed to the atmosphere,
ATF-WS may absorb moisture and potentially cause shift concerns if used in operation.
• One time use only.
• When performing repairs on ATF-WS equipped transaxles, it is important to use only
new, clean ATF-WS when refilling the ATM.
• ATF-WS equipped ATMs may use the overflow type procedure — Any fluid drained from the
overflow plug should be discarded following proper local regulations and never reused.
Failure to do so could result in shift concerns and damage to the internal transmission
components.
© 2011
Last edited by Marklouis; 03-27-14 at 11:10 AM.
03-27-14, 11:03 AM
#49
Racer
Thread Starter
Replaced the differential fluid today. It looked clean after 96,000 miles. There were some metal shavings on the magnet that was at the tip of the drain plug, so the magnet was wiped clean, screwed back in and new oil added.
Unfortunately, this independent mechanic was unsure about how to refill the transmission pan with new oil after he drained the old tranny oil out, so he didn't want to mess with it. I was really hoping to get a drain and fill today, but I have not given up, yet.
Unfortunately, this independent mechanic was unsure about how to refill the transmission pan with new oil after he drained the old tranny oil out, so he didn't want to mess with it. I was really hoping to get a drain and fill today, but I have not given up, yet.
03-27-14, 11:49 AM
#50
Replaced the differential fluid today. It looked clean after 96,000 miles. There were some metal shavings on the magnet that was at the tip of the drain plug, so the magnet was wiped clean, screwed back in and new oil added.
Unfortunately, this independent mechanic was unsure about how to refill the transmission pan with new oil after he drained the old tranny oil out, so he didn't want to mess with it. I was really hoping to get a drain and fill today, but I have not given up, yet.
Unfortunately, this independent mechanic was unsure about how to refill the transmission pan with new oil after he drained the old tranny oil out, so he didn't want to mess with it. I was really hoping to get a drain and fill today, but I have not given up, yet.
03-27-14, 12:16 PM
#51
Racer
Thread Starter
Could someone please explain to me how new transmission fluid is put into the LS's "sealed transmission" ?
I saw is there is a drain plug on the bottom, so removing the bolt will drain it,
but I did not see how the new fluid would be put in ?
Last edited by Stu; 03-27-14 at 12:22 PM.
03-27-14, 07:57 PM
#52
No. We were both smart enough not to drain it, because he was not sure how he would fill it after ....
Could someone please explain to me how new transmission fluid is put into the LS's "sealed transmission" ?
I saw is there is a drain plug on the bottom, so removing the bolt will drain it,
but I did not see how the new fluid would be put in ?
Could someone please explain to me how new transmission fluid is put into the LS's "sealed transmission" ?
I saw is there is a drain plug on the bottom, so removing the bolt will drain it,
but I did not see how the new fluid would be put in ?
See pictures I posted in this thread.
03-27-14, 08:05 PM
#53
Racer
Thread Starter
There is a drain plug, overflow plug, AND a fill plug (hidden behind a cover that can be removed by 2 bolts).
See pictures I posted in this thread.
See pictures I posted in this thread.
I looked at the pictures in that thread .... does the transmission need to be removed to see this cover and remove it ?
03-27-14, 09:21 PM
#54
Interesting...I haven't seen it myself so I am going to reply on you and others to find out. I will be changing engine oil in a month or so. I will try to find it then.
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