So what do you guys do about Transmission Fluid?
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So what do you guys do about Transmission Fluid?
So okay, I know it's sealed, it's not suppose to be serviced, but there's no such thing as Life Time Fluid, so that begs the question....How are you guys handling this? I have just under 80k on my 2007 so I should be fine, but I want to start having a strategy for changing out the fluid sometime in the next 10k.
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It seems relatively common around here that some issues spring up around 150k-ish on our tranny if the fluid isn't changed, but just remember, those who have problems are always more vocal than those that don't.
#5
I'll probably be trying it this way, instead of spending hundreds at the dealer and avoiding feeling uneasy about someone else working on my vehicle. I have access to a Snap-On scanner which should be able to read the temperature of the fluid. Seems pretty easy to do a few times to replace most of the fluid
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Dealer did mine at 90K but it wasn't cheap from what I recall. I've always done it myself so the closed system really threw me for a loop. If you have the skills, I'd try that video BlckGhst is linking. Seems like the most affordable option.
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#9
It is a shame that most are sealed systems. My ex had like a 04 Volvo S60. I took it to a local oil change place. They guy must have hated his boss. He opened the drain plug, let the old stuff out. Filled it with 3 qts of Amsoil ATF and only charged $35. Being that it wasn't sealed, I could have done it at home. Last time I had a car done, it was around $200 with dropping the oil pan and replacing the filter. I would imagine there is a filter on the IS.
If you can, do it at 50k, if not 100k, if not then, whenever. The fresher the better.
If you can, do it at 50k, if not 100k, if not then, whenever. The fresher the better.
#12
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Wow, the Tundra uses a closed system too? You learn something new everyday.
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Haha yes I actually saw that GS 350 Video on Reddit and so I came over here and bought it up. I also was thinking about just doing the 2.5 quarts and then running the car for a few miles and then doing the process like 3 or 4 times to get some new fluid in there. I just don't know if I trust a dealer saying they changed all the fluid, and what if they didn't take care of my car and didn't put in enough fluid? There's no way to check!
So let's see, assuming from one of the posters above, 9.6 Quarts right? Replace 2 quarts roughly each time from the drain pain? Doing this 3 or 4 times is gonna suck, but I think it's a necessary evil...
So let's see, assuming from one of the posters above, 9.6 Quarts right? Replace 2 quarts roughly each time from the drain pain? Doing this 3 or 4 times is gonna suck, but I think it's a necessary evil...
#14
This is a chart for the temperature ranges for checking the fluid on various Lexus vehicles, in case it helps anyone