'99-'01 AWD RX's without transmission problems
12-21-09, 07:01 PM
#31
The transmission in my 2002 AWD RX 300 was serviced at 45,000 miles by the original owner at the selling Lexus dealership.
After I bought the vehicle I had the transmission flushed at 79,800 miles and then in addition (because I read so many reports of what a flush job can do to these RX trannys) at 80,100 miles I had the transmission pan dropped and the filter cleaned together with cleaning the magnets, and new fluid installed.
I will probably do another pan drop and fluid change at 100,000 miles.
I noticed a marked difference in the transmission shift characteristics after the initial service (much more positive and smoother).
I am treating my transmission very gently in an effort to help prevent any future potential problems.
After I bought the vehicle I had the transmission flushed at 79,800 miles and then in addition (because I read so many reports of what a flush job can do to these RX trannys) at 80,100 miles I had the transmission pan dropped and the filter cleaned together with cleaning the magnets, and new fluid installed.
I will probably do another pan drop and fluid change at 100,000 miles.
I noticed a marked difference in the transmission shift characteristics after the initial service (much more positive and smoother).
I am treating my transmission very gently in an effort to help prevent any future potential problems.
12-22-09, 04:33 AM
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You "could" have a larger build up of metal fragments when you finally do drop the pan. If the magnets are totally covered in metal, where does the rest of the metal go ? I think you know the answer.
12-22-09, 06:45 AM
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So all I did was drain and fill and did the trans cooler line as well to get most of the old ATF out. There wasn't any metal shavings on either drain bolt. I will def drop the pan the next time I change the oil about 3 months or so.
12-24-09, 08:19 PM
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Mine is a 99 2WD with 145K on it. Had drain & fill done when engine was replaced a few years ago. No problems yet, except a small leak that leaves a few drops on the garage floor. I just make sure that I keep a bottle of fluid in the car and check it every couple of weeks.
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