Transmission Service . . . Yea or Nay??
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Transmission Service . . . Yea or Nay??
So, your probably wondering where this post is going right?? Well, as most of us probably already know the transmission for the IS 250c is sealed and does not have to be changed according to Lexus. I have done some research and found this is not necessarily the best thing for your car for many reasons. One of which it gets hot and breaks down. There is a great Youtube video with a guy who had great success changing it himself.
However, when I called both Lexus and Toyota for a transmission service the said they only "drain and change the transmission oil". By the way, Lexus wanted double (325.) what Toyota was going to charge (149.)
I found that there is also a transmission filter and gasket inside the pan that can also be changed. The service advisor at Toyota said not to change it because it causes problems. This seems a bit strange since any filter should be changed if your draining the fluid.
Anyone have any ideas or experience with this issue?
However, when I called both Lexus and Toyota for a transmission service the said they only "drain and change the transmission oil". By the way, Lexus wanted double (325.) what Toyota was going to charge (149.)
I found that there is also a transmission filter and gasket inside the pan that can also be changed. The service advisor at Toyota said not to change it because it causes problems. This seems a bit strange since any filter should be changed if your draining the fluid.
Anyone have any ideas or experience with this issue?
Last edited by Blahhhster; 02-28-19 at 12:41 PM.
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So, who hasn't changed their oil and has been fine? Any high mileage IS C's out there??? Being the most reliable brand out there, I think I would trust their maintenance suggestions.
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FIWW the ISF service manual in the USA says not to Change the Tranny fluid, yet in Canada they have Service intervals for the same transmission. Same company same car exactly and different recommendations. A drain and fill is better than leaving it and it will last longer than if you don't.
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FIWW the ISF service manual in the USA says not to Change the Tranny fluid, yet in Canada they have Service intervals for the same transmission. Same company same car exactly and different recommendations. A drain and fill is better than leaving it and it will last longer than if you don't.
Stop and go as well climate and rough roads take a toll on equipment.
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