Fluid Intervals?

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

May 2, 2006 | 08:37 PM

Kharizma

Thread Starter

Lexus Champion

iTrader: (6)

Joined: Sep 2004

Posts: 1,942

Likes: 0

From: Colorado

Fluid Intervals?

I was wondering what mileage interval I need to change the following:

coolant
power steering
brake
transmission
differential

am i missing any fluids? thanks

May 3, 2006 | 06:18 AM

mantis

Driver School Candidate

Joined: Feb 2006

Posts: 32

Likes: 0

From: GA

When I got my 90K I just got all the fluids, except steering, flushed as a precaution. The dealership said power steering was unnecessary unless it was contaminated...they just added conditioner.

May 3, 2006 | 07:40 AM

Tammy

Lexus Champion

Joined: Mar 2004

Posts: 1,973

Likes: 10

From: Arizona

I have changed my power steering fluid by siphoning out the fluid in the reservoir and refilling with Dexron III. This was repeated once a month for a year to exchange almost all of it.

I also siphon out the windsheild washer fluid and replace it once a year. I hardly use the washer; the fluid gets stale.

May 3, 2006 | 07:59 AM

DASHOCKER

Lexus Fanatic

iTrader: (2)

Joined: Jul 2004

Posts: 12,191

Likes: 10

From: NYC

Quote:

Originally Posted by mantis

When I got my 90K I just got all the fluids, except steering, flushed as a precaution. The dealership said power steering was unnecessary unless it was contaminated...they just added conditioner.

Powersteering fluid in our cars should be cherry red. If it is brown or yellow, flush it out with Dexron3 Mercon ATF, or Amsoil like I do. I am not a believer in those additives and conditioners. It does more harm than good.

May 3, 2006 | 08:10 AM

Lexmex

CL Community Team

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 17,329

Likes: 210

From: Miami, Florida

I have been Valvoline Synpower PSF for quite a few years since until recently I couldn't get Mobil 1 ATF, but at least one other buddy has used Redline PSF for years and no issues.

May 3, 2006 | 07:10 PM

Kharizma

Thread Starter

Lexus Champion

iTrader: (6)

Joined: Sep 2004

Posts: 1,942

Likes: 0

From: Colorado

ok i'm about to do a power flush on my differential, transmission and i think that's it.. do i need to flush any other fluids? i was gonna do coolant but i had it drained and re-filled at my 90k service and i know it doesn't need to be flushed because it already has the toyota red coolant, right? the rest i'm only flushing because i'm changing everything to synthetic..

so which fluids do i need to get flushed and does anyone have the amount of fluids i need to get it all done? thanks

May 4, 2006 | 06:37 AM

jonathancl

Racer

Joined: May 2004

Posts: 1,733

Likes: 383

From: Philadelphia

No need to power flush the differential. Gravity is all you need.

10 Lexus Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Verdad Gallardo

8 Tips for Improving Your Hybrid or Plug-in Hybrid's Efficiency!

Michael S. Palmer

10 Best Lexus Models No One Remembers

Joe Kucinski

TRD Off-Road Premium: Best 2026 4Runner, Except This One Thing

Michael S. Palmer

Top 10 Lexus & Toyotas to Drive Before You Die!

Joe Kucinski

Top 10 Lexus/Toyotas With The LEAST 5-Year Depreciation

Joe Kucinski

Lexus LC500 Convertible Auction: A Preview of Rising Values?

Brett Foote

GX 550 vs TX 550: Best 3-Row Luxury Lexus Family Hauler

Michael S. Palmer

9 Best Lexus Models You Can Buy for Half Price (And 1 You Shouldn't!)

Joe Kucinski

2026 Lexus NX Buyer's Guide: Models, Features, Prices & More!

Brett Foote

May 4, 2006 | 01:17 PM

vicestan

Lead Lap

Joined: Apr 2005

Posts: 719

Likes: 0

From: il

Yea for differential make sure you can open the inlet plug first before you proceed, since alot of people tend to have problems with that bolt. And make sure you dont over fill since, well fluid dynamics 101

May 4, 2006 | 01:53 PM

#10

DASHOCKER

Lexus Fanatic

iTrader: (2)

Joined: Jul 2004

Posts: 12,191

Likes: 10

From: NYC

Diff fluid is the worst smelling fluid on the planet. You will ne to buy two bottles of diff fluid. The capacity is 1 and a half bottles if I'm not mistaken. Put synthetic 75/80w 90 in there

May 4, 2006 | 06:26 PM

#11

Kharizma

Thread Starter

Lexus Champion

iTrader: (6)

Joined: Sep 2004

Posts: 1,942

Likes: 0

From: Colorado

i was going to put in royal purple 75w140 - is that wrong?

May 5, 2006 | 05:46 AM

#12

DASHOCKER

Lexus Fanatic

iTrader: (2)

Joined: Jul 2004

Posts: 12,191

Likes: 10

From: NYC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kharizma

i was going to put in royal purple 75w140 - is that wrong?

I use the 75w90 Royal purple. The 75w140 is about twice as thick as the 75w90 is at operating temps thus increasing the ability to lubricate at higher pressure (thats if your towing). Stick with 75w90

May 5, 2006 | 07:41 AM

#13

Lexmex

CL Community Team

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 17,329

Likes: 210

From: Miami, Florida

I recently switched out to 75W90 Royal Purple in my RX, but the distributor here also offered me 75W140. We actually bought some as well, but for big trucks that my uncle fixes.