Fluid systems flush
Thread Starter
Rookie
Joined: Mar 2016
Posts: 46
Likes: 13
From: MA
Fluid systems flush
Hi all,
I have a 19 F Sport with 56K miles...yes, I drive a lot. My daily commute is 100 miles round trip. At what mileage should I be looking a a brake fluid system flush or for that matter, any system....e.g. coolant flush, transmission fluid, etc.
The dealer told me I should flush and change brake fluid at 60K. Just wanted to get others opinions. I've also heard others say they've never done it and are at 100K or more.
Thoughts, suggestions? Thanks.
I have a 19 F Sport with 56K miles...yes, I drive a lot. My daily commute is 100 miles round trip. At what mileage should I be looking a a brake fluid system flush or for that matter, any system....e.g. coolant flush, transmission fluid, etc.
The dealer told me I should flush and change brake fluid at 60K. Just wanted to get others opinions. I've also heard others say they've never done it and are at 100K or more.
Thoughts, suggestions? Thanks.
Instructor
Joined: Jan 2018
Posts: 1,161
Likes: 408
From: Kentucky
Hi all,
I have a 19 F Sport with 56K miles...yes, I drive a lot. My daily commute is 100 miles round trip. At what mileage should I be looking a a brake fluid system flush or for that matter, any system....e.g. coolant flush, transmission fluid, etc.
The dealer told me I should flush and change brake fluid at 60K. Just wanted to get others opinions. I've also heard others say they've never done it and are at 100K or more.
Thoughts, suggestions? Thanks.
I have a 19 F Sport with 56K miles...yes, I drive a lot. My daily commute is 100 miles round trip. At what mileage should I be looking a a brake fluid system flush or for that matter, any system....e.g. coolant flush, transmission fluid, etc.
The dealer told me I should flush and change brake fluid at 60K. Just wanted to get others opinions. I've also heard others say they've never done it and are at 100K or more.
Thoughts, suggestions? Thanks.
As for the engine coolant, transmission fluid and differential, the way you are putting miles on it, I wouldn't worry about coolant until 100k. If it makes you feel better, you can do the diff and trans any time you feel like it but they are technically supposed to be "lifetime" fluids. I did the diffs (AWD) and transmission on mine at 70K (a few months ago) mostly because I have a lift and I was curious.
If done properly, servicing the fluids will not hurt anything and will give you peace of mind.
Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2020
Posts: 262
Likes: 72
From: NM
Hi all,
I have a 19 F Sport with 56K miles...yes, I drive a lot. My daily commute is 100 miles round trip. At what mileage should I be looking a a brake fluid system flush or for that matter, any system....e.g. coolant flush, transmission fluid, etc.
The dealer told me I should flush and change brake fluid at 60K. Just wanted to get others opinions. I've also heard others say they've never done it and are at 100K or more.
Thoughts, suggestions? Thanks.
I have a 19 F Sport with 56K miles...yes, I drive a lot. My daily commute is 100 miles round trip. At what mileage should I be looking a a brake fluid system flush or for that matter, any system....e.g. coolant flush, transmission fluid, etc.
The dealer told me I should flush and change brake fluid at 60K. Just wanted to get others opinions. I've also heard others say they've never done it and are at 100K or more.
Thoughts, suggestions? Thanks.
https://drivers.lexus.com/lexusdrive...ance-schedules
Intermediate
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 385
Likes: 45
From: New Jersey
As far as brake fluid goes, I heard good things about Brake fluid test strips made by Phoenix Systems. You dip them in your brake fluid and they show you "chemically" what condition your brake fluid is in and if it needs replacing or not. Takes the guess work out. I have had multiple Lexus vehicles, some I changed the brake fluid per recommendation and others not. Truly, never had issues in either case. Up to you and how you feel about it.....
Trending Topics
ClubLexus Stories
Celebrating Lexus & Toyota from Around the Globe
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
Pit Crew
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 155
Likes: 58
From: MD
TIA.
Pole Position
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 633
From: CA
Pole Position
Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 2,082
Likes: 633
From: CA
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RG3toDC
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
16
Oct 28, 2018 03:07 PM
