g4ebguy90

So I am trying to remedy a noise which is minor coming from my trans. Sounds to me like its straining to pick up fluid so. Going to have a go and replace the filter and the pan worth of fluid. See if it helps.

Autozone has a filter, and gaskets for $25.99 as a set. Anyone use this set before?

I have not called the dealer yet for a price. But what do you guys think, would autozone filter be good enough. All stock daily.

Also quick, what fluid does this transmission take. It is a 1997, I know they take some kind of special toyota fluid.

OG Dada

iTrader: (10)

Yo, auto trannies are no joke... It's like the most sensitive part of cars... Use OEM only ATF IV(4) for auto trannies nothing else...

I used the Autozone filter/gasket... It's just a strainer not really a filter...

sj408

iTrader: (6)

the az filter will do just fine for a DD as well AZ carries the import multi vehicle fluid that meets the toyota type iv requirements

as well above me he is right, its more of a fine metal strainer

g4ebguy90

King of Kings. Thanks guys. How many quarts should I buy, Im doing the pan drop and refill not a full flush.

sj408

iTrader: (6)

not quite sure on the exact amount, someone will chime in. all i remember is that autozone only says 2 quarts on the pan drop and they are completely wrong.

OG Dada

iTrader: (10)

I think there's like 4 something quarts in the pan. 12 quarts was enough for me when I did a full flush, which is strongly recommended if the tranny fluid is already dirty. It's actually written in the owners manual, I have 2 manuals, 1 in the house and 1 in the car, so I don't have to keep going back and forth for it when I need it, LOL

OG Dada

iTrader: (10)

Quick advice; if you use the Autozone filter/gasket, make sure the the gasket don't get in contact with oil or else it's gonna fail soon as you use your SC...

Here's a guide for you just in case you need one;
http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/trans...anschange.html

g4ebguy90

Just got back from dealer and autozone. $60.00 later I have fluid and filter tomorrow the big day.

xspsi6

iTrader: (31)

!!DO NOT!! use the fluid that says it's able to be used in place of toyota type of T-IV it does not contain the proper friction modifiers that the sc400 and supra tt transmissions require.
This is not a place worth saving a few bucks as you will pay a lot later.

The noise could be coming from a bad trans mount as the noise is tough to diagnose but just look on ebay for the mount which is usually 50.00 or so. 7 out of ten lexus sc's have a bad trans mount.

g4ebguy90

I bought the dealer recommended fluid.

xspsi6

iTrader: (31)

Oh for some some reason I thought you said you went to Autozone to get fluid and a filter?

OG Dada

iTrader: (10)

Xpsi6-panic mode lol

g4ebguy90

I went to autozone to get ye ole filter.

xspsi6

iTrader: (31)

Lol sorry it's just that I hate to see people lose their transmission due to something that could be prevented so easily

g4ebguy90

HEY!......... Did you just grab my a$$?