Transmission Service for 2013 ES350
07-25-18, 04:32 PM
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Transmission Service for 2013 ES350
Can someone advise the best way to change the tranny fluid. Drain plug is visable, but where is the fill tube? Would like to use Amsoil.
07-25-18, 05:33 PM
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Why are you changing? My local Lexus Service Manager when I asked him said it never needs changing. Matter of fact said could cause more harm than good. I will trust him with 28 years of Lexus service experience. He refuses my money.
Last edited by Freds430; 07-27-18 at 01:36 PM.
07-25-18, 06:21 PM
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Time to find another mechanic all transmissions will have their life shortened if the fluid is not changed. There is no debating this fluid breaks down and gets contaminated. BTW your mechanic won't refuse your money when you need a new transmission.
To the OP your transmission has no fill tube or plug replacing the fluid requires a fairly complicated procedure.
To the OP your transmission has no fill tube or plug replacing the fluid requires a fairly complicated procedure.
07-25-18, 07:07 PM
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Researching online, everyone agrees no fluid last for the life of the car. It's no coincidence there is NO filler tube. Car Dealerships are now nothing more than warranty repair shops. Why would they encourage you to change fluids. Also important to change power steering fluid @ 60K +/-.
07-27-18, 01:35 PM
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Researching online, everyone agrees no fluid last for the life of the car. It's no coincidence there is NO filler tube. Car Dealerships are now nothing more than warranty repair shops. Why would they encourage you to change fluids. Also important to change power steering fluid @ 60K +/-.
07-27-18, 03:07 PM
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07-27-18, 04:10 PM
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If u believe ur tranny fluid is lifetime, u either:
Not even blood. Even with 2 filters and regenerating every 28 days, approximately.
Unless ur defining "lifetime" as the time it takes a vehicle to permanently stop working, independent of miles.
Of course Lexus service advisors/mechanics say it is lifetime. That's what corporate tells them.
Lexus informed me, many years ago, that my 2002 GS had lifetime tranny fluid.
This changed when WS came to market.
- don't expect/care achieving the full life out of ur car or,
- r misinformed or,
- work for Toyota or,
- insert whatever other plausible reason here.
Not even blood. Even with 2 filters and regenerating every 28 days, approximately.
Unless ur defining "lifetime" as the time it takes a vehicle to permanently stop working, independent of miles.
Of course Lexus service advisors/mechanics say it is lifetime. That's what corporate tells them.
Lexus informed me, many years ago, that my 2002 GS had lifetime tranny fluid.
This changed when WS came to market.
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07-27-18, 05:52 PM
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If u believe ur tranny fluid is lifetime, u either:
Not even blood. Even with 2 filters and regenerating every 28 days, approximately.
Unless ur defining "lifetime" as the time it takes a vehicle to permanently stop working, independent of miles.
Of course Lexus service advisors/mechanics say it is lifetime. That's what corporate tells them.
Lexus informed me, many years ago, that my 2002 GS had lifetime tranny fluid.
This changed when WS came to market.
- don't expect/care achieving the full life out of ur car or,
- r misinformed or,
- work for Toyota or,
- insert whatever other plausible reason here.
Not even blood. Even with 2 filters and regenerating every 28 days, approximately.
Unless ur defining "lifetime" as the time it takes a vehicle to permanently stop working, independent of miles.
Of course Lexus service advisors/mechanics say it is lifetime. That's what corporate tells them.
Lexus informed me, many years ago, that my 2002 GS had lifetime tranny fluid.
This changed when WS came to market.
Last edited by Freds430; 07-27-18 at 05:57 PM.
07-27-18, 06:10 PM
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07-27-18, 06:59 PM
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My credentials?
Being old and been driving for over 40 years.
I notice that you always refer to this person as your service advisor, not as a mechanic. Those are not credentials, just a meaningless title.
BTW, not trying to change your mind. After all it is your car and your money.
Being old and been driving for over 40 years.
I notice that you always refer to this person as your service advisor, not as a mechanic. Those are not credentials, just a meaningless title.
BTW, not trying to change your mind. After all it is your car and your money.
07-28-18, 03:52 AM
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My credentials?
Being old and been driving for over 40 years.
I notice that you always refer to this person as your service advisor, not as a mechanic. Those are not credentials, just a meaningless title.
BTW, not trying to change your mind. After all it is your car and your money.
Being old and been driving for over 40 years.
I notice that you always refer to this person as your service advisor, not as a mechanic. Those are not credentials, just a meaningless title.
BTW, not trying to change your mind. After all it is your car and your money.
Last edited by Freds430; 07-28-18 at 03:58 AM.
07-28-18, 04:04 AM
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One million miles. Wow!
Your logic is flawed, though.
As an example, to prove this, I submit into evidence: I have been around pregnant people all of my life and yet, not once have I been with child.
It is very egocentric to believe that your personal experience could transcend to the rest of the world.
Your logic is flawed, though.
As an example, to prove this, I submit into evidence: I have been around pregnant people all of my life and yet, not once have I been with child.
It is very egocentric to believe that your personal experience could transcend to the rest of the world.
