Photo DIY: RX300 AWD Transmission Fluid, Pan, Filter Change
06-30-10, 06:35 PM
#167
07-01-10, 08:18 AM
#168
Pit Crew
you bet. I didn't buy it yet. I'm heading out on vacation today, so it won't be until I get back the week of the 9th. Based on the eyeball test, it looks the same as the one posted in this sticky, but we know how that goes.
07-01-10, 12:29 PM
#169
Moderator
07-14-10, 08:20 AM
#170
Pit Crew
I checked out the advance auto filter, and it has a 1x1 cut in the housing-exposing the filter. It's about 2 inches below the opening where the filter attaches to the transmission internals. I don't see that cut in any of the OEM pictures which concerns me a bit. Once I drop the pan, if I have a metal filter, I will probably clean that up and reuse. Unless someone has seen this type of filter before and doesn't think it's a problem.
08-06-10, 03:47 PM
#171
Been to the parts stores around here and cant find any Mobil 3309 so i was reading on the back of the bottles and just got some Coastal Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Blend ATF... so do you think this will be fine?
"Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Blend Automatic Transmission Fluid is a premium quality, semi-synthetic transmission fluid designed for use in automatic transmissions in most domestic and import passenger cars and light trucks. This fluid has been formulated to provide smooth shifting and excellent anti-shudder performance in a wide variety of vehicles. It has exceptional shear stability and oxidization resistance of long service life, providing excellent wear protection, and helps protect against sludge and varnish buildup. Approved for ZF application TE ML 03D, 04D, 14B, 16L, and 17C. Suitable for use in most Honda/Acura, Hyundai, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi (Diamond SP II or SP III), Nissan, (Matic D, J or K)/Infiniti, Saturn, Toyota (T-III & T-IV)/Lexus/Scion, VW/Audi, most European vehicles including BMW & Volvo, most Asian vehicles including Daewoo, Isuzu, Kia, Mazda and Suzuki. Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Blend Automatic Transmission Fluid is not for use in transmissions requiring Ford Type F or DEXRONVI, or in Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) applications"
"Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Blend Automatic Transmission Fluid is a premium quality, semi-synthetic transmission fluid designed for use in automatic transmissions in most domestic and import passenger cars and light trucks. This fluid has been formulated to provide smooth shifting and excellent anti-shudder performance in a wide variety of vehicles. It has exceptional shear stability and oxidization resistance of long service life, providing excellent wear protection, and helps protect against sludge and varnish buildup. Approved for ZF application TE ML 03D, 04D, 14B, 16L, and 17C. Suitable for use in most Honda/Acura, Hyundai, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi (Diamond SP II or SP III), Nissan, (Matic D, J or K)/Infiniti, Saturn, Toyota (T-III & T-IV)/Lexus/Scion, VW/Audi, most European vehicles including BMW & Volvo, most Asian vehicles including Daewoo, Isuzu, Kia, Mazda and Suzuki. Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Blend Automatic Transmission Fluid is not for use in transmissions requiring Ford Type F or DEXRONVI, or in Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) applications"
Last edited by bufferdan; 08-06-10 at 03:51 PM.
08-06-10, 06:32 PM
#172
Lexus Test Driver
Been to the parts stores around here and cant find any Mobil 3309 so i was reading on the back of the bottles and just got some Coastal Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Blend ATF... so do you think this will be fine?
"Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Blend Automatic Transmission Fluid is a premium quality, semi-synthetic transmission fluid designed for use in automatic transmissions in most domestic and import passenger cars and light trucks. This fluid has been formulated to provide smooth shifting and excellent anti-shudder performance in a wide variety of vehicles. It has exceptional shear stability and oxidization resistance of long service life, providing excellent wear protection, and helps protect against sludge and varnish buildup. Approved for ZF application TE ML 03D, 04D, 14B, 16L, and 17C. Suitable for use in most Honda/Acura, Hyundai, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi (Diamond SP II or SP III), Nissan, (Matic D, J or K)/Infiniti, Saturn, Toyota (T-III & T-IV)/Lexus/Scion, VW/Audi, most European vehicles including BMW & Volvo, most Asian vehicles including Daewoo, Isuzu, Kia, Mazda and Suzuki. Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Blend Automatic Transmission Fluid is not for use in transmissions requiring Ford Type F or DEXRONVI, or in Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) applications"
"Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Blend Automatic Transmission Fluid is a premium quality, semi-synthetic transmission fluid designed for use in automatic transmissions in most domestic and import passenger cars and light trucks. This fluid has been formulated to provide smooth shifting and excellent anti-shudder performance in a wide variety of vehicles. It has exceptional shear stability and oxidization resistance of long service life, providing excellent wear protection, and helps protect against sludge and varnish buildup. Approved for ZF application TE ML 03D, 04D, 14B, 16L, and 17C. Suitable for use in most Honda/Acura, Hyundai, Jeep, Mercedes-Benz, Mitsubishi (Diamond SP II or SP III), Nissan, (Matic D, J or K)/Infiniti, Saturn, Toyota (T-III & T-IV)/Lexus/Scion, VW/Audi, most European vehicles including BMW & Volvo, most Asian vehicles including Daewoo, Isuzu, Kia, Mazda and Suzuki. Multi-Vehicle Synthetic Blend Automatic Transmission Fluid is not for use in transmissions requiring Ford Type F or DEXRONVI, or in Continuously Variable Transmissions (CVT) applications"
08-06-10, 07:02 PM
#173
08-20-10, 09:09 PM
#174
Lexus Test Driver
I hate to sound like a moron, but I remember using 10W-90 axle-type fluid in the rear diff when I did a change. I had the dealer do the front transfer case and transmission when I first bought my '99 because the transfer case plug was stuck, so I didn't see what fluid went in the transfer case. Am I to understand that the transfer case and transmission are all using the same reservoir of Toyota ATF fluid? It's ready for a change again. Thanks for the help!
08-21-10, 08:44 PM
#175
Suggestion! To take the confusion out of the front differential and transfer case
Lexmex, TunedRX300,
I just read through the years of postings on this sticky. BTW, this is an excellent DIY sticky, Thanks!!! I myself was confused (or stil confused
)between the different components of the drivetrain and said what? ATF on the transfer case? But the manual says GL-5/SAE90 gear oil. Ok, then how do you fill it back up? Is the front differtial part of the tranny? 
But after reading through the over a hundred 170 posts everything was clear. I think. Thanks to everyone else who contributed to this sticky!
While reading through the pages, I noted down some notable posts:
#45-47, 67-69, 113, 129, 143
I'm sure there are others that I missed but these were the ones I wrote down so I could refer back to them.
I'm sure it would help a lot of people (and save peeps like me doing research and the experts some time from answering the same questions) if someone condensed/summarized these posts and added other pertinent info with pictures to the beginning of this sticky.
Thanks!
Enz
I just read through the years of postings on this sticky. BTW, this is an excellent DIY sticky, Thanks!!! I myself was confused (or stil confused
)between the different components of the drivetrain and said what? ATF on the transfer case? But the manual says GL-5/SAE90 gear oil. Ok, then how do you fill it back up? Is the front differtial part of the tranny? But after reading through the over a hundred 170 posts everything was clear. I think. Thanks to everyone else who contributed to this sticky!While reading through the pages, I noted down some notable posts:
#45-47, 67-69, 113, 129, 143
I'm sure there are others that I missed but these were the ones I wrote down so I could refer back to them.
I'm sure it would help a lot of people (and save peeps like me doing research and the experts some time from answering the same questions) if someone condensed/summarized these posts and added other pertinent info with pictures to the beginning of this sticky.
Thanks!
Enz
Last edited by Enz; 08-21-10 at 08:48 PM.
08-21-10, 09:19 PM
#177
I hate to sound like a moron, but I remember using 10W-90 axle-type fluid in the rear diff when I did a change. I had the dealer do the front transfer case and transmission when I first bought my '99 because the transfer case plug was stuck, so I didn't see what fluid went in the transfer case. Am I to understand that the transfer case and transmission are all using the same reservoir of Toyota ATF fluid? It's ready for a change again. Thanks for the help!
As far as I know the correct terminology is "transmission", transmission with a differential built as a unit is a "trans-axle", a "transfer case" is used for AWD applications to transfer torque to the rear wheels where you will find a "rear differential".
So on this car technically you have a "trans-axle" which houses the transmission and front differential. They both share the same ATF. You also have a "transfer case" that sends the power to to back wheels, it uses gear oil. The rear differential uses gear oil too.
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08-22-10, 08:20 PM
#179
Lexus Test Driver
I appreciate the help, Enz and Carguy. I had looked at this thread, but I'll confess I didn't read through everything carefully enough to catch those important posts Enz listed. Thank you!
Update: I changed the fluid (just under four quarts) without a hitch thanks to your help!
Update: I changed the fluid (just under four quarts) without a hitch thanks to your help!
Last edited by trhs75; 08-29-10 at 12:12 PM. Reason: Update
09-18-10, 08:53 AM
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Thanks Tuned RX300,
Excellent article, though I noticed that you changed the filter out during this. I worked at a Toyota dealership for 8 years and we would never sell or change the filter when servicing trans axles (mainly due to the original filter having a steel screen, which is reusable). Our procedure was to use a chemical treatment flush machine and reverse flow the whole system (which also cleans the torque converter). This service cost around $100-150 and takes about 30 min to complete. I'd highly recommend that service as required by the owners manual scheduled maintenance.
Thanks
Excellent article, though I noticed that you changed the filter out during this. I worked at a Toyota dealership for 8 years and we would never sell or change the filter when servicing trans axles (mainly due to the original filter having a steel screen, which is reusable). Our procedure was to use a chemical treatment flush machine and reverse flow the whole system (which also cleans the torque converter). This service cost around $100-150 and takes about 30 min to complete. I'd highly recommend that service as required by the owners manual scheduled maintenance.
Thanks