Transmission Filter Change Suggested?
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Transmission Filter Change Suggested?
I have a 2010 Lexus RX350 with about 100k miles. I was wondering if I should do a transmission filter change/fill. I've read that this car has a sealed transmission with lifetime fluid and doing a change is not necessary. I've also read that doing a flush can mess the transmission up. What do you guys recommend/what have you guys experienced?
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I have a 2010 Lexus RX350 with about 100k miles. I was wondering if I should do a transmission filter change/fill. I've read that this car has a sealed transmission with lifetime fluid and doing a change is not necessary. I've also read that doing a flush can mess the transmission up. What do you guys recommend/what have you guys experienced?
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YankinDeez this has been covered many times before. See this link for instance https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...64994-atf.html
I would at least do a couple drain and fills. To do a fluid exchange is best done by a dealer either Lexus or Toyota as it is complicated to set the fluid level. I would not mess with the filter as it is just a big screen to catch large chunks and you have to raise the engine a bit to get the pan off. It is a pain and not worth it. Those internal filters never clog at 100,000. Good luck whatever you decide to do. Try other searches for more data.
I would at least do a couple drain and fills. To do a fluid exchange is best done by a dealer either Lexus or Toyota as it is complicated to set the fluid level. I would not mess with the filter as it is just a big screen to catch large chunks and you have to raise the engine a bit to get the pan off. It is a pain and not worth it. Those internal filters never clog at 100,000. Good luck whatever you decide to do. Try other searches for more data.
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