I've been looking for a transmission fluid extractor pump to use on my 2001 LS430 for removal of trans fluid without the need of a lift to drain from bottom. As most on the forum know, the 2001-2003 has the advantage of a transmission dipstick tube. I've seen videos for transmission fluid removal with extractors, but my concern is obtaining the correct one that has the proper size tubing to fit in the LS430 dip stick tube. They are relatively inexpensive on Amazon. Is anyone familiar with this method and have a suggestion on the proper extractor? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

Why even bother with an extractor? The drain plug can be reached from the side without lifting the vehicle. If you can find something shallow to drain the fluid into just drain the pan with all 4 wheels on the ground.

 

You can also drive over some two by fours or such to raise the front, or all four. With enough limber, you can build a high enough ramp.

 

Or just use some ramps and drain. I have had bad experience with using vacuum extractors for oil and such.