Transmission slipping
#1
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Transmission slipping
I have 142k miles on my 2005 RX330 AWD.
This week I can feel the transmission slip/shudder when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear.
My local transmission guy is pretty reasonable but like most salesmen he's going to say rebuild it the entire transmission in lou of something less invasive.
Has anyone got away with just repairing the gears affected vs a complete rebuild ?
TIA
This week I can feel the transmission slip/shudder when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear.
My local transmission guy is pretty reasonable but like most salesmen he's going to say rebuild it the entire transmission in lou of something less invasive.
Has anyone got away with just repairing the gears affected vs a complete rebuild ?
TIA
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I've used a product called Auto RX. Have heard very good things from other people also. You add it to your ATF, drive 1000 miles and have it t-tech flushed. I've heard people claim it saved their tranny. It was designed by a chemist, is safe and reconditions the seals and cleans everything including the torque converter. Since I live in Minnesota I went with Amzoil's new OE synthetic WS rated ATF.
2008 RX 350 flint mica/blk 83,000 miles
2008 RX 350 flint mica/blk 83,000 miles
#5
I know the Lexus dealer told us the tranny fluid is good for "lifetime". I'm wondering if that means lifetime for the first owner (lol). I prefer the recommendation found on these forums, change the fluid at 90K. That's what I intend to do, maybe sooner.
#6
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The lifetime fluid (World Standard Transmission Fluid) is only used in the 2007 to present RX350. The RX330 uses Type IV and should be changed every 30K.
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I have 142k miles on my 2005 RX330 AWD.
This week I can feel the transmission slip/shudder when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear.
My local transmission guy is pretty reasonable but like most salesmen he's going to say rebuild it the entire transmission in lou of something less invasive.
Has anyone got away with just repairing the gears affected vs a complete rebuild ?
TIA
This week I can feel the transmission slip/shudder when shifting from 2nd to 3rd gear.
My local transmission guy is pretty reasonable but like most salesmen he's going to say rebuild it the entire transmission in lou of something less invasive.
Has anyone got away with just repairing the gears affected vs a complete rebuild ?
TIA
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