ATF: lexus vs Toyota
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ATF: lexus vs Toyota
Hi,
My 2007 Lexus Rx is at 15000 mileage and is due for a ATF maintaince check.
I asked both the toyota dealer and lexus dealer service dept, and here is what they said:
toyta: no need for ATF drainage as it last up to 60k and manuel said up to 90k, even on a lexus.
lexus: we don't do flush at 15k, but just drain and fill at 15k.
Now, my question.
Should I ignore the maintaince light (or reset it), or bring it to lexus or toya for a drain and fill?
What is the different between drain/fill vs flush on ATF? will it hurt the car if I don't bring it? Can it be done by myself if i want to DIY?
Thanks
My 2007 Lexus Rx is at 15000 mileage and is due for a ATF maintaince check.
I asked both the toyota dealer and lexus dealer service dept, and here is what they said:
toyta: no need for ATF drainage as it last up to 60k and manuel said up to 90k, even on a lexus.
lexus: we don't do flush at 15k, but just drain and fill at 15k.
Now, my question.
Should I ignore the maintaince light (or reset it), or bring it to lexus or toya for a drain and fill?
What is the different between drain/fill vs flush on ATF? will it hurt the car if I don't bring it? Can it be done by myself if i want to DIY?
Thanks
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I called my lexus and they told me i needed a drain and fill at 15k and every 15k miles.
I am just worry that
1. if ignoring it until 30k or 60k is ok (won't hurt the car or void warrant)
2. can this be done by toyta or DIY
I am just worry that
1. if ignoring it until 30k or 60k is ok (won't hurt the car or void warrant)
2. can this be done by toyta or DIY
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Have you checked your manual? I have a 330, I would have told you if I knew. Drain and Fill can be done DIY. Use type T-IV Toyota AT Fluid. You are at 15,000 miles you are fine, you will be ok, if you did the drain and fill, no need to bring in to the dealer.
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what if i ignore the drain and fill at 15000 or even at 30000?
How do i drain and fill myself? (meaning which bolt to take out and where to drain).
What about the radiator fiuld?
How do i drain and fill myself? (meaning which bolt to take out and where to drain).
What about the radiator fiuld?
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