Tranny fluid flush or drain/fill?
05-04-09, 09:23 AM
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Tranny fluid flush or drain/fill?
My GS3 has 89K miles with original fluid. Should I do complete flush and refill with the Type IV fluid or should I simply drain a couple quarts and add back?
05-04-09, 09:38 AM
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I would flush them then drain and fill them every 10k miles or every 2nd oil change.
05-04-09, 09:46 AM
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I've done mine at every 15k miles. It's good to do a complete flush one in a long while..
05-04-09, 09:51 AM
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I would flush them then drain and fill them every 10k miles or every 2nd oil change.
05-04-09, 11:59 AM
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I did my first drain and fill at 50K(but I think the stealership flush them b4 I did) and second drain and fill under 4K
, but my next one prolly 10K.
05-05-09, 07:07 AM
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How many qts. do I need to take my mechanic to do complete flush? He has the special equipment needed.
05-05-09, 07:10 AM
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I will say about 12qts just to be sure
05-05-09, 07:20 AM
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Sounds good. Would it probably be cheaper to buy Type IV from Toyota Dealer or can I only get it at Lexus?
05-05-09, 07:36 AM
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How many qts do you need if you only drain and refill ? 2 qts thats what I heard is that right ? I have GS2.
05-05-09, 07:45 AM
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How many qts do you need if you only drain and refill ? 2 qts thats what I heard is that right ? I have GS2.
Yes 2qts should be enough. Manual say 1.9qts I think. But it's damnn hard to check for the correct level. I hate it! I just pour 2qts and not worry about checking it
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05-05-09, 07:46 AM
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Yes 2qts should be enough. Manual say 1.9qts I think. But it's damnn hard to check for the correct level. I hate it! I just pour 2qts and not worry about checking it
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Thanks bro.
05-05-09, 01:09 PM
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How about the filter or the gasket kit? I need to do this soon.
05-05-09, 01:33 PM
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I have heard about the filter kit, but most GS owner in here never replace their tranny filter. Correct me if I'm wrong.
05-05-09, 01:34 PM
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I have heard about the filter kit, but most GS owner in here never replace their tranny filter. Correct me if I'm wrong.
yea I never heard of that too hmm
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I would flush them then drain and fill them every 10k miles or every 2nd oil change.
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05-04-09, 09:23 AM
Tranny fluid flush or drain/fill?
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