Transmission Fluid Replacement question
05-11-12, 02:56 PM
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Transmission Fluid Replacement question
Hello,
Just checking if those of you here with over 60k miles ever had the transmission fluid flushed? Not drained and refilled, but completely replaced/flushed. I know the manual states it's lifetime fluid and does not need to be replaced ever, but given that the ISF is meant to be driven and not babied has me wondering how the fluid can last 100k, 150k, let alone 200k without changing out.
How about those of you whom track the car with over 60k miles, how are you guys dealing with the transmission fluid? Flush or do not flush?
Thanks for anyone's input
Just checking if those of you here with over 60k miles ever had the transmission fluid flushed? Not drained and refilled, but completely replaced/flushed. I know the manual states it's lifetime fluid and does not need to be replaced ever, but given that the ISF is meant to be driven and not babied has me wondering how the fluid can last 100k, 150k, let alone 200k without changing out.
How about those of you whom track the car with over 60k miles, how are you guys dealing with the transmission fluid? Flush or do not flush?
Thanks for anyone's input
05-11-12, 04:13 PM
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Good Question.
I just bought my ISF with 72k and took it straight to Lexus for the 60K and a trans service were they will Flush (not Drain and Fill)
They use a BG machine that i have used before. This works great on some vehicles, and then their has been some that this hat not worked so great. My 96 Chevy truck was one it did not work that great on!! (Started slipping after Flush) Common after a Flush on the L460E Chevy trans.
I know im my Acura TL, they will not use the BG machine, they do a drain and fill of 3 Qts. So i do a a drain and FIll every 10K, cause of known trans issues with the TL.
Lexus told me this is what they would if it was their own car, So i did it to mine. I know each Dealer and Car is different. So i would assume that if Lexus reccomneds it, then i should be good to go.
I have not picked it up and will not pick it up until next week, when i get back from Vietnam.
I will re-post once i have driven the car.
Matt
I just bought my ISF with 72k and took it straight to Lexus for the 60K and a trans service were they will Flush (not Drain and Fill)
They use a BG machine that i have used before. This works great on some vehicles, and then their has been some that this hat not worked so great. My 96 Chevy truck was one it did not work that great on!! (Started slipping after Flush) Common after a Flush on the L460E Chevy trans.
I know im my Acura TL, they will not use the BG machine, they do a drain and fill of 3 Qts. So i do a a drain and FIll every 10K, cause of known trans issues with the TL.
Lexus told me this is what they would if it was their own car, So i did it to mine. I know each Dealer and Car is different. So i would assume that if Lexus reccomneds it, then i should be good to go.
I have not picked it up and will not pick it up until next week, when i get back from Vietnam.
I will re-post once i have driven the car.
Matt
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