1997 Sc400 Stock.

Shifts fine and stuff.

But the trans fluid is lightly brown, a cross between red and brown.

Car has 170k but well maintained.

Some people say to change it, some people say don't?

Anyone actually done this on a high milage SC and had good results?

 

Drain and fill, then repeat at your next oil change.

 

I've done it on a 180k tranny because it started slipping. As Kalogerus mention, just drain and refill dont completely flush.

 

I'm confused, so when I pull the plug at the trans pan * there is a plug right?* I just let it drain out till it stops then fill it up and call it a day?

 

Pretty much, cause there will still be fluid in the pan.

 

This is the proper forum for these questions. Moved.

 

Plug/bolt, should be a 14mm If I am correct. Make sure your using OEM fluid cause iz the best. Fill up where the dipstick is at.

 

Engine fan fluid container uses tranny fluid. Does it go to tranny or is it something else?

 

So does the power steering res.


Fill the trans back up Via it's dipstick. Fill it up to 3 quarts, start it, let it warm up, check level, add more if needed.

 

Alright thanks guys, Hopefully the local Toyota has the fluid, as the nearest Lexus is mighty far away. Let you guys know sometime next week hopefully. Funds are low.

 

This is what I followed to do mine. Yes, it is for an LS, but we have the same tranny and engine.

http://www.lexls.com/tutorials/trans...anschange.html