A tip for your next gear-/diff-oil change: Always loosen or remove the fillplug first. If it, for some reason, won't come out, at least you have all the oil at the right place ;)
"Toyota calls it lifetime fluid, I call it lifetime business for Toyota when the transmission breaks down." -Best line ever Great video! This puts most other DIY vidoes to shame.
@@speedkar99I purchased a new Toyota Camry SE so I'm simply going to drain, measure and fill. As long as I measure properly then there should never be a discrepancy in the fluid levels.
Maybe you should convince them to allow their mechanics to do the service then. I have contacted several dealership service departments and they refuse to do the job stating it's 'lifetime fluid." Do these dealership mechanics not know how to do the work? Is the liability too high? What gives for real?
BlackHawkPSU A drop and fill is a hundred bucks A customer may get 1 or 2 done They want the customer to buy a new Toyota and the old Toyota to last 200k miles not be on the road forever It makes no sense to say trans fluid shouldnt be changed after 150k
Scruffy Mclick Could you do this procedure without checking the temperature of the oil. Since you are a certified mechanic, maybe you have an educated guess as to how long the car would need to be warmed up for in 40 degree weather as in my case. Thank you for your time
Just done this on my GS300 2 days ago, wish I had seen this video as it would have saved me a hole day searching for the correct information, but finally found it and did it exactly you have presented. The only difference is that I got 1.5 liter out which is exactly the same what the service manual says. Nicely done video and congrats on your new car!
speedkar99 can you do a video how to Change transmissions solenoid on your gs Lexus?there's a bunch of selonoid in there don't know which one is for p2575 code.thank you
Thank you, you have produced the BEST maintenance video I have watched yet. Clear, concise, informative, you mention the size of every socket and plug, and explain what you're doing. Thank you Sir!
Great video! I like how thorough you were from under the car by identifying the front wheels so we can get the full correct orientation of the transmission layout. To make this really complete, you should show how you would tackle that rusted over-flow bolt. I enjoyed it! ;)
@@speedkar99- Thanks for this video!!! I have a very small tranny oil leak and wanted to check the oil level. Now I know how to do it! The greedy Lexus dealer said that customers can't do it, so I was wondering what to do since those suckers charged me $700 to stop the leak, only to have it leak again 6 months later. I'm taking car back to the dealer, but if they still can't fix it, I'm going to keep pumping oil every 6 months and just drive it until it dies, unless I can stop the leak myself. Serves me right. I got lazy and didn't want to fix it myself, so Lexus took advantage of the situation. I suck. Time to break out my tools. Thanks again Speedkar!!!!
Volkswagens don't usually have a fill port. You literally just shove fluid in the drain port. Overfill it a tad and then set the level when it's at the right temp.
Good video nice detail. I recommend throwing away the plastic cover and 2 bolts covering the transmission filler plug. That cover is only there to hide the filler plug from owners who may want to change the fluid themselves!!
+AMERICARS Brisbane the entire bottom of this car has plastic under panels I'm sure it's there to keep dirt and debris away from the transmission and engine
Perhaps but I was referring to the small plastic cover on the side of the transmission held on by 2 bolts that covers the filler plug, I did NOT comment on the big sheet of plastic running underneath the transmission.
AMERCARS - Thanks for the suggestion. I was thinking the same, but was too scared. Scared of what? I dunno. Kind of like the covers for the engine. It took me a while to get the courage to keep them off.
Great video. I never trusted that "lifetime fluid" nonsense. The thing most people don't realize is in the car world "lifetime" means 75k miles, after that a car is considered high mileage and most warranties are over. Toyota makes quality cars so it's easy for it to last until 75k with ease. After that you're on your own. If I see a drain and fill plug I'm changing the fluid regularly.
Really great video! Thanks for shooting this. Not only was it really informative, but it was short, sweet, and to the point. Helped immensely when I was working on my car.
this video by far was the best ever I being a fe.ale understood ever bit of it. I will always look for your videos first. if anyone asks where I learned I'll send them your way... you rock!!
That was a great video, thanks! I have a 450h of the same model and I was wondering about the transmission fluid change. This was very specific and made it look like a breeze.
You should ALWAYS open the FILL plug FIRST to make sure that you can fill in the new fluid BEFORE opening the DRAIN plug! This way if your DRAIN plug is not able to open, your car won't be dead! Also, you should replace the gaskets for the drain and fill plugs.
@@notadoctor2598 They mean unable to remove the fill plug. Try removing the fill plug before removing the drain plug so that in the event that you can't remove the fill plug for whatever reason, you still have fluid in the transmission and can drive it somewhere to get help. If you've already removed the drain plug then all the fluid would have drained out and you won't be able to drive the car.
Wow what a pretty GS350, this was very helpful video. I have a 2009 IS250 AWD and it has 71k miles and from my knowledge it is the original trans fluid. Do you think this is the same setup underneath and if I did a drain and fill could it damage the transmission? Thanks
Great video but if you did not do the key part of removing the overflow plug how did you get it to the proper level? You got it into temp mode and everything just to leave it with a guess based on how much came out. Again nice video.
@@eye-g3485 don’t get too hung up on the temperature part. IF you know the level is correct before starting drain and you replace it with new fluid - forget the temp here - within an ounce or so you will be absolutely fine. Just capture all the fluid that drained and replace. Use an identical container then you can put them side by side and ensure it is the same quantity.
The fluid may still be low or over on his car. While the car is running and at operating temperature the check drain bolt needs to removed to get an accurate reading. I use that check drain plug to check and add fluid as the car is warmed up and running. Works great.
Why didn't you spray penetration fluid on the check plug before hand and wire brush the corrosion. What was the point of getting the temperature indicator light on and not doing the job?
Hi, just a few points I noticed while prep'ing to do this project myself, and re-watching your video: (1) The Overflow Plug is NOT "stripped". It's supposed to be bare like that; mine is the same. Not sure how I'm gonna get it off, but will let you know when I do!! (2) There are some other non-reusable parts, per Toyota specs diagrams that I got off a Mitchell program: (a) Gaskets for Drain Plug and Overflow Plug; (b) O-Ring for Filter ("Valve Body Oil Strainer Assembly"), if you ever replace that; (c) the Refill Plug itself, as well as an O-Ring for it! (Not sure how you handle that one...). I just hope the Refill Plug is "reusable" cause I don't wanna have to order & wait :P It did seem kinda hard for you to get that one off.. hope mine doesn't break! Also, btw, are you alchemist on ClubLexus? I assume so cause the dates on this video and the postings I found are 2 days apart :) Thanks again, man!
Do you know anything about replacing solenoids? I was wondering if the new/replacement ones need to be dipped in trans fluid or not. These don't have any o-ring or anything. They just sit in there, secured with small bolts and/or pins, of course. Just wondering if dipping in trans fluid is required. Thanks.
Hi There, This may be a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. ... When this is faulty or notworking properly, this can cause a delay in gear shifting or in some cases cause the car to not shift at all.
Those are just a big screen....I can say I never did the filter on my Rav4 and when I sold it at 222k miles no issues at all with transmission. I just did a drain/refill around every 50-70k mile.
If you measure what you took out and put in the same amount, what issue can you have? If you take out 2.5 quarts and add 2.5, do you still need to do the overflow procedure?
This is what I don't understand from other Videos on the Toyota sealed Transmission if you drain out 4 quarts and put 4 back in what's the need to go through that long Procedure to check the fluid. could you not do this when its cold ???? Because the Transmission was Built and Filled at the Factory with Cold or room Temp Fluid Toyota's way of doing this is so long and stupid they have taken something simple and made it Complicated
Yes I agree, in fact, technically they market it as "lifetime" fluid so from a marketing perspective they've made it easier on the end use not having to change the fluid at all. However if your smart and love your transmission you'd change the fluid, and the procedure is much more complex now. The fluid is filled cold but checked hot because it expands with temperature.
Its kind of like Long Life Antifreeze Most People think they will get the stated mileage from it. and yes you will that and a bad head gasket bad Hoses clogged water Jackets from high acid content and sludge from crap like Dex Cool or fondly known as Dex Kill or other Long life Products . I Change things Frequently on my cars and never in 40 years had problems from changing them too often .
@@speedkar99 Hi Mr. Speedkar I was about to do a change on my Audi Multitronic (CVT) trans which has no dipstick either. So I assume I take out fluid from the fill and drain ports cold, measure and fill same initially, then run trans fluid to correct temp. Does it matter if the motor is running when checking the fluid overflow from the fill port? I was wondering whether I can run the car till it reaches temperature and shut it off or it needs to be running for final check, as long as temp correct - temp range pretty narrow so gotta be quick before heating too much
Hi boss. I saw all the 8 steps you put for the fluid change. That is great. My Q is, what if i wanna chane the filter as well. I know i will take the psn off, clean it, and replace the gasket. What are other steps i will do while i am filling the fluid. With changing the filter, it will be really hard to track the amount of the fluid drained. Thanks
You will have to check the fluid level which is what I tried to explain at the end of the video. Unfortunately my check plug was stripped so couldn't show
My 2008 GS350 has 276500 miles and I’m not sure if the transmission has ever been serviced. At the shop the other day the mechanic said that the transmission looks like it’s leaking and he said that I should change the filter and gasket. I’m concerned that clean new fluid might be disastrous for my transmission at this point. What are your thoughts?
Wondering why the complicated fluid level check is needed. If you took out 2.5 qts and put in 2.5 qts of new fluid, wouldn't that be OK to just stop there?
Great video. I have a question: for the no-dipstick cars, many people warn about overfilling of transmission fluid. I don't think this is a big issue because the excessive fluid will be overflown through the straw. After all, there will be the right amount of fluid in the tank (unless the straw is clogged). The only concern is under-filling. Am I wrong?
+Dinh Nguyen You overfill but then you have to run the fluid level check procedure to open the overflow drain plug (on the pan that has a straw inside) to drain excess out when its at its ideal operating temp. Since atf expands with temperature you wouldn't want to over fill it since it can build pressure possibility blowing a seal or causing leaks.
Nice new car! Question: couldn't you have filled the transmission until the fluid ran out of the fill hole like you would other transmissions and differentials or does that not apply?
+Randy Mahadeo Thanks. The transmission fluid must be at the correct level indicated by the level of the straw in the pan when it's hot. Since the fill port is much higher on the tranny, pumping fluid until it comes out of the fill port would lead to over filling, and seals leaking as a result of pressure build up when it warms up. Overfilling only applies to differentials.
@@speedkar99 The fill plug on a differential or manual transmission is positioned at the proper full level for those components. But even they should not be overfilled. The fill plug on an AT is only for filling. It is not positioned at the full level any more than the filler cap for your engine oil is on your engine.
I have a 2009 IS250 and struggled getting the dash in AT Temp check mode. The procedure in the video is correct however I wasn't going from D to N and back and forth quick enough (1.5 seconds). When you do this for 6 seconds as required the D light will stay on. When you put it back in P the D light will go off after 2 seconds. This is how you know you have it in AT Temp check mode. I had to refer to the Chilton manual instructions to figure this out. Connect terminals CG (4) and TC (13) of the DLC3 using SST. Start the engine. Note: Check that electrical systems such as the air conditioning system, audio system and lighting system are off. Slowly move the shift lever from the P to the S position, Shift the gear from 1st to 6th and then return the shift lever return to P position. Move the shift lever to D, and quickly move back and forth between N and D (once within 1.5 seconds) for at least 6 seconds. This will activate the fluid temperature detection mode. Note: D sift indicator remains illuminated for 2 seconds and then off. Return the shift lever to P and disconnect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG). Allow the engine to idle until the fluid temperature reaches 39 to 46°C (102 to 115°F) The D sift indicator will come on again when the fluid temperature reaches 39°C (102°F) and will blink when it exceeds 46°C (115°F).
its a partial oil replacement.. your replacing 40-50% of fluid this way.. to replace 75-80% of the fluid you need to do it 4-5 times, dont forget to drive the car in between the changes for 50-100 miles.
I Have A04 ES 330,If U Jack the Car Up ,So The Drain Plug is @ Lowest Point,Wouldn't Most of Fluid Drain Out That's The Way I Use to Do my 01 Tundra V-6.?
Ed Cain ... Say ‘torque converter’. It’s filled with fluid and it does NOT drain. You can increase the amount of fluid drained, albeit slightly, by letting it drain overnight.
Great Video! I just bought a 08 Avalon with 80K on it and no maintenance history so I think I should change trans fluid ASAP. 1) if it were your car, would you do a drain and fill or an entire fluid replacement? 2) Will the OBD Jumper part and temperature reading part of your video (with all the gear shifts) work on an 08 Avalon Limited too? Also... 3) it is the same procedure even though the Avalon is Front Wheel drive??? 4) any opinion about using valvoline max life instead of WS? {Some say it is better). your fast reply would be greatly appreciated as I am wanting to do this quickly. Thanks!
Transmission fluid is not changed frequently enough to warrant saving a few bucks on fluid in my opinion. The FWD setup might be different, although the procedure is the same. Drain and fill if you don't know the history. Flush is last resort before a rebuild
@@speedkar99 Thanks for the fast rep;y but you forgot to answer... "will the OBD Jumper part and temperature reading part of your video (with all the gear shifts) work on an 08 Avalon Limited too"? Also. If I go the "drain and fill" route, do you think multiple drain and fills (in a short timeframe) would be OK considering the unknown maintenance record on the 80K mile car?
Thanks for the help. How much does the tech stream cost? Look like very expensive scanner. Also how do I know when is the next fluid change since it doesn’t have a dipstick?
Than you, Well explained 👍 best video, On my Camry performed a drain and fill which is not a sealed system after 180k kms with 4 litres Toyota ATF WS and didn't change my transmission filter, is it necessary to change filter? didn't get the point why you short the OBD port and suggest recommended temperatures in transmission.
+Jithin P V Your lucky your tranny is not sealed and has a dipstick. This one needs to measure the temp and you open the overflow valve to let loose access fluid since no dipstick.
Hey thanks for your response, I appreciate it. Still you did not check the fluid level. I would have, first purchased a new plug, then removed the old with a pair of pressure pliers. By the way, i own a 94 Lex 300, is there any real benefit to changing the filter, instead of just the fluid. Thx
Just FYI the best way to do this is when you drain the old transmission fluid into a clear container make a mark where it ends up draining at then empty it then fill new fluid to that mark then pump that much back into it. So you don't have to go through hearing the fluid up to check the amount of fluid you put in.😎
@@BlackHawkPSU good question. I changed it in my IS250 AWD at 166k miles 5quarts came out. I went ahead and replaced it with the same amount, it was so dirty but it still drives very well.
RWD in Canada? Did you outfit the car with snow tires during the winters, or just garage kept the GS? I'm thinking of getting a RWD GS350 possibly, but in the States East Coast area we get the occasional snow.
I have a Camry with Winter tires when it snows. After the roads are clear I still drive my GS in winter. When I get caught in the snow with it I'm dead though
hey, great video. I be very glad if you can help. i got new 4gr engine and gearbox but the gearbox came without any ATF so how do I know how much ATF i should put into the gearbox as your video shows i should put the amount that came out (2.5L), thought mine didn't even have a drop of ATF, and the sites on the net say I should put 7.5 litres? can you please guide me on this
Check the repair manual. Since the transmission is used you don't know if it's completely drained or if the torque converter is drained etc. You'll definitely need to do a fluid check
Great video and very informative, would you recommend me doing a drain n fill on a 110mi on a 08 lexus gs350 car has never done any transimission service before? or it would be riksy doin it ? thanks for your time
My 2019 Lexus NX300 been through flood. Should I drain the old transmission fluid out? Is there a way water could have gone into transmission pan area? FYI my air filter got soaked and water went into the motor. I still haven't made an attempt to start engine as I want to drain the fuel and other fluids. Thanks for your time sir
@@speedkar99 I drained the old motor oil and put a new oil filter along with 5 Qts of oil. Still haven't started as I asked some one with electrical experience to diagnose the components to make sure there are no short circuits or burned wires.
Really you shouldn’t have to do that unless you really want to have a perfect transmission or have super high mileage, but it does give you good info on what shape your transmission is in by looking at the magnets
will doing this procedure and cleaning out any vents solve issue of burnt smell from engine and transmission slipping gears from 1-2 2-3 lexus dealer said it was the decelerated and reccomemend s new transmission
Hi Speedkar99 your videos are excellent. These are my first choices to learn car relating things! I have some questions regarding CVT fluid change/flush. Some people says Toyota transmission needs recalibration after a fluid change/flush. Is this true? What does the calibration actually do? Do we need that for normal (non-CVT) automatic transmission as well? Your answers will help me greatly!
if you don’t mind me asking how did you let the excess oil drained since your overflow plug is rusty ? That mean you can end it up over fill it or under fill it ? I really like your highlights but if I were you I’d get a new pan with new some new plugs, that could prevent you from buying a new transmission 😊
that's what I did, but you have to make sure the car is cold. the factory fill is always more, I asked a lexus mechanic about this, they don't know much about the fluid level drain, but said if you added exact amount back, it should be ok.
Great work. I'll have to do some research and look under the car but, I hope this is similar on a 2009 Lexus IS250 RWD with 111k miles on it. Time to order the OEM fluid.
Please explain to me why you have to check the level if you put the exact same amount back in that you took out. If it is now overflowing wouldn't that mean it had too much to begin with? Or what if you check the level before performing the fluid change? Would it also have some flow out? I just don't understand how if you put the same amount back in that it would suddenly have a little too much. That defies logic
I driven an 06 GS300 but its really the GS350. Its drives quite similar to the ES350 just the only difference is the ES is FWD while the GS is RWD. The throttle is very sensitive as you don't have to press too hard on the pedal and it takes off. lol
What if you just drain out 2.5 quarts exactly, and put 2.5 quarts in? Do you still need to check fluid level? Please help i think my overflow bolt is seized.
Hello I was wondering if you can explain how to check the transmission fluid on this vehicle. I do know there is a sequence to determine when optimal to check and vehicle needs to be at a certain temperate but Once we reach that temp, is the car supposed to be ON or OFF and should it be in park or neutral? I think each one of these situations will cause a different senario of fluid level as its swirling around at various positions. Thank You
I just did a drain and fill on my tundra that has never had the transmission serviced. All I did was drain it when it was cold and refill the amount that drained out. I didn’t know I had to do all that. Will it cause any issues the way I did it? Can I just drive around the block and then loosen the hex plug to drain the excess fluid since that’ll probably warm up the fluid.
Hi speedkar99, I watch a lot of your videos. you have great knowledge esp. on toyota/lexus. Did you find any fix to that ES330 transmission lag/jerk aka LAGBERT!
+tony smith haha thanks for the feedback. I used to call it lagbert too! My fix was to sell it and buy a GS. I have a thread about it on club Lexus, lookup speedkar9.
Hi I just bought my gs300 2008 model recently as far as I am aware of the history they haven’t changed the transmission fluid and filter it’s done about 105000 miles now. Do you reckon should I change it ? Some say it’s lifetime and no need a change What’s your concern please?
The answer below is not my own. But it could be a solenoid have you checked transmission levels by using a obd if transmission oil is running hotter than usual it could be oil level is low
I took mine today to the mechanic and he didn’t actually plug his scanner gauge to check the proper temperature fluid level, So I’m not sure now if he drained the correct amount of oil from the overflow plug !!? What you recommend me to do ?
Hi, just a quick question about the diagnosing of temperature, do I just need to leave it on park and let it idle and wait for both the park and drive lights to come on simultaneously after removing the wires on the obd port to know that it is on the right temperature to check the straw underneath?
@speedkar hello buddy am getting really confused with all this. My car is a toyota crown 2007 with 3 gr fse engine. Now i changed my Atf and we put in 8ltrs. We also removed the pan and the filter. According to most guys in here i should have put 4 litres?
Awesome video! I have an ‘08 GS350 that I bought 5 years ago with 60K miles. I now have 167K but have never changed the transmission fluid. Is it too late? Any advice?
Is it true that even tho you changed some there still a ton of old transmission fluid left in the trans and torque converter. So does this even really do anything to help? It seems it would make it possibly worse especially if you dont have any current problems.
@@speedkar99 also you dont want to drain / change all the fluid out at once anyways because there are metals in the worn fluid that sometimes keep the trans shifting. But this a good tip to fill the trans fluid if its low. But I know ppl who have 200,000 miles on same trains fluid. I rarely hear of lexus auto trans failure unless its user error.
speedkar99 i hve the same car and let's say im at a long street driving then ill come to a stop n as im at a sudden stop youll feel a winding movement from the tranny not grinding, n as u press the gas peddle the car will hve a jerk movement ,it doesn't happen all the time but only at certain times ,and thanks for your time
Not bad, but you really have no idea if the fluid level is correct without removing the plug. Replacing the same amount assumes the level was correct in the first place. IS F owners have learned the fluid is consumed over time and will get low. When it does, the AA80E does unusual things in the way it shifts and holds gears. Setting the level correctly makes a HUGE difference in how the transmission behaves. Also, the AA80E doesn't have a cover over the fill, and you'll never, ever get a 1/2" rachet with a 24mm socket in place to remove the fill on an IS F. It's going to be really hard to remove that level set plug. It's stupid tight, and my chief complaint is the hex key to remove it is far too small. You will probably end up drilling it and using a really big EZ out to remove it.
+lobuxracer Thanks. And yes I feel like I need to check that fluid level. I think I'll have to weld a socket to it and crack it loose. I tried tapping on a bolt extractor but the hammering started deforming the tranny pan.
I'd be inclined to drop the pan at this point to complete the extraction. You might end up having to drill the head off the bolt to extract it. I would not be keen on welding on the pan. If you look at all the precautions Toyota/Lexus recommend to protect the multitude of on-board ECUs when you weld anywhere on the chassis, it will give you pause before you strike an arc.
I would call it until the warranty runs out fluid or 100k fluid. However lifetime single speed ev transmission fluid actually exists because electric motors produces very little heat and no clutch. Brown fluid means change required, black fluid means rebuild required.
Great video. Only thing I would want to stay away from is those cheap hand pumps. You can see the tube in the box is kinked! Trying to put back the same amount given all those tubes and extra length that would have fluid in them and surely it gets messy and not all would be pumped. I gotta think a funnel/tube coming from the engine compartment side fed down would allow a much cleaner, precise and easy refill. Let gravity do all the work! Great vid!
speedkar99 those bastards totally did that on purpose. Heck, the whole change up with unnecessary added complexity in newer vehicles were all on purpose. Sigh..
I love those transfer pump and it works really well for me. Need to put a bit of oil inside to reduce friction (as instruction say that came with it). The tube maybe kink but just straighten it out since the tube is very flexible.The only drawback using these is that the oil keeps flowing out after you stop pumping so have a container to catch the oil spilling out every where.
@@TheBlooRayChannel same hear. The car was sitting all day so I thought it would take time to hear up....30 mins later still no green D indicator that showed.
A tip for your next gear-/diff-oil change:
Always loosen or remove the fillplug first.
If it, for some reason, won't come out, at least you have all the oil at the right place ;)
+Rayner Bønå good tip
Very useful tip from painful experience :-)
an open fill plug helps the oil drain faster and more complete...
Thank you, sir
God I wish I would've read this before I took all my transmission fluid out 😰
"Toyota calls it lifetime fluid, I call it lifetime business for Toyota when the transmission breaks down." -Best line ever
Great video! This puts most other DIY vidoes to shame.
Life time fluid means lifetime of the transmission, weather that's 100k or 200k
@@speedkar99I purchased a new Toyota Camry SE so I'm simply going to drain, measure and fill. As long as I measure properly then there should never be a discrepancy in the fluid levels.
I've been toyota and lexus master certified, I recommend a drain and fill every 60k miles.
+Scruffy Mclick agreed. Even that's long for me
Scruffy Mclick
how much is a transmission fluid change in a lexus?
Maybe you should convince them to allow their mechanics to do the service then. I have contacted several dealership service departments and they refuse to do the job stating it's 'lifetime fluid." Do these dealership mechanics not know how to do the work? Is the liability too high? What gives for real?
BlackHawkPSU
A drop and fill is a hundred bucks
A customer may get 1 or 2 done
They want the customer to buy a new Toyota and the old Toyota to last 200k miles not be on the road forever
It makes no sense to say trans fluid shouldnt be changed after 150k
Scruffy Mclick Could you do this procedure without checking the temperature of the oil. Since you are a certified mechanic, maybe you have an educated guess as to how long the car would need to be warmed up for in 40 degree weather as in my case. Thank you for your time
Good video. No farting around. Sweet and on point. Thanks man
+Andrey Levchenko Glad you enjoyed it. I try not to fart in my videos, but in real life...
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@@HenryTheBoilermaker3rdYear ?
@@BPoweredLove I don't know why I wrote this?
Was that a shot at fixitangel?
Just done this on my GS300 2 days ago, wish I had seen this video as it would have saved me a hole day searching for the correct information, but finally found it and did it exactly you have presented. The only difference is that I got 1.5 liter out which is exactly the same what the service manual says.
Nicely done video and congrats on your new car!
+kolrobi Thank you, there's actually a full DIY write-up on clublexus that's been up for a while, the link is in the video description.
Yes, found link before doing this just took me half a day to find the correct information. Regards
speedkar99 can you do a video how to Change transmissions solenoid on your gs Lexus?there's a bunch of selonoid in there don't know which one is for p2575 code.thank you
ALWAYS open the fill plug first THEN open the drain plug.
What year is your gs300?
Thank you, you have produced the BEST maintenance video I have watched yet. Clear, concise, informative, you mention the size of every socket and plug, and explain what you're doing. Thank you Sir!
Thanks. Clear and to the point is my style. Check out the rest of my channel for more videos like this :)
ALWAYS open the fill plug first THEN open the drain plug.
Great video! I like how thorough you were from under the car by identifying the front wheels so we can get the full correct orientation of the transmission layout. To make this really complete, you should show how you would tackle that rusted over-flow bolt.
I enjoyed it! ;)
+Creative0Mind Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it. I'll tackle that overflow bolt when I pull the pan and redo the gasket.
@@speedkar99- Thanks for this video!!! I have a very small tranny oil leak and wanted to check the oil level. Now I know how to do it! The greedy Lexus dealer said that customers can't do it, so I was wondering what to do since those suckers charged me $700 to stop the leak, only to have it leak again 6 months later. I'm taking car back to the dealer, but if they still can't fix it, I'm going to keep pumping oil every 6 months and just drive it until it dies, unless I can stop the leak myself. Serves me right. I got lazy and didn't want to fix it myself, so Lexus took advantage of the situation. I suck. Time to break out my tools. Thanks again Speedkar!!!!
Make sure you can loosen the FILL bolt before you drain. If you can't open the FILL bolt after you had drained all the WS fluid you will be SOL!
+poman911 agreed!
poman911
There is a way to pump it in the drain plug without any escaping. I found out several years ago. Worked great.
Great freaking tip sir hats off to you !
I've seen people fill through the over flow before lol
Volkswagens don't usually have a fill port. You literally just shove fluid in the drain port. Overfill it a tad and then set the level when it's at the right temp.
Good video nice detail. I recommend throwing away the plastic cover and 2 bolts covering the transmission filler plug. That cover is only there to hide the filler plug from owners who may want to change the fluid themselves!!
+AMERICARS Brisbane the entire bottom of this car has plastic under panels
I'm sure it's there to keep dirt and debris away from the transmission and engine
Perhaps but I was referring to the small plastic cover on the side of the transmission held on by 2 bolts that covers the filler plug, I did NOT comment on the big sheet of plastic running underneath the transmission.
AMERCARS - Thanks for the suggestion. I was thinking the same, but was too scared. Scared of what? I dunno. Kind of like the covers for the engine. It took me a while to get the courage to keep them off.
Great video. I never trusted that "lifetime fluid" nonsense. The thing most people don't realize is in the car world "lifetime" means 75k miles, after that a car is considered high mileage and most warranties are over. Toyota makes quality cars so it's easy for it to last until 75k with ease. After that you're on your own. If I see a drain and fill plug I'm changing the fluid regularly.
Really great video! Thanks for shooting this. Not only was it really informative, but it was short, sweet, and to the point. Helped immensely when I was working on my car.
Glad it helped
ALWAYS open the fill plug first THEN open the drain plug.
this video by far was the best ever I being a fe.ale understood ever bit of it. I will always look for your videos first. if anyone asks where I learned I'll send them your way... you rock!!
Thanks
ALWAYS open the fill plug first THEN open the drain plug.
That was a great video, thanks! I have a 450h of the same model and I was wondering about the transmission fluid change. This was very specific and made it look like a breeze.
I think yours is different because CVT
ALWAYS open the fill plug first THEN open the drain plug.
You should ALWAYS open the FILL plug FIRST to make sure that you can fill in the new fluid BEFORE opening the DRAIN plug! This way if your DRAIN plug is not able to open, your car won't be dead! Also, you should replace the gaskets for the drain and fill plugs.
Also, he also did not drain/check the possible excess fluid...
I do not follow. How does being unable to remove the drain plug leave the car dead?
@@notadoctor2598 They mean unable to remove the fill plug. Try removing the fill plug before removing the drain plug so that in the event that you can't remove the fill plug for whatever reason, you still have fluid in the transmission and can drive it somewhere to get help. If you've already removed the drain plug then all the fluid would have drained out and you won't be able to drive the car.
Wow what a pretty GS350, this was very helpful video. I have a 2009 IS250 AWD and it has 71k miles and from my knowledge it is the original trans fluid. Do you think this is the same setup underneath and if I did a drain and fill could it damage the transmission? Thanks
Great video but if you did not do the key part of removing the overflow plug how did you get it to the proper level? You got it into temp mode and everything just to leave it with a guess based on how much came out. Again nice video.
Thanks. I didn't get the over flow plug because it was rusted and stripped in there. I'll tackle that next time I drop the whole transmission pan.
@@speedkar99 so, only removing the overflow plug is all I need to reach proper level.
@@eye-g3485 don’t get too hung up on the temperature part. IF you know the level is correct before starting drain and you replace it with new fluid - forget the temp here - within an ounce or so you will be absolutely fine. Just capture all the fluid that drained and replace. Use an identical container then you can put them side by side and ensure it is the same quantity.
The fluid may still be low or over on his car. While the car is running and at operating temperature the check drain bolt needs to removed to get an accurate reading. I use that check drain plug to check and add fluid as the car is warmed up and running. Works great.
Why didn't you spray penetration fluid on the check plug before hand and wire brush the corrosion. What was the point of getting the temperature indicator light on and not doing the job?
HOLY COW! Great video! Life saver. Straight and to the point. THANK YOU!
Your welcome
Hi, just a few points I noticed while prep'ing to do this project myself, and re-watching your video:
(1) The Overflow Plug is NOT "stripped". It's supposed to be bare like that; mine is the same. Not sure how I'm gonna get it off, but will let you know when I do!!
(2) There are some other non-reusable parts, per Toyota specs diagrams that I got off a Mitchell program: (a) Gaskets for Drain Plug and Overflow Plug; (b) O-Ring for Filter ("Valve Body Oil Strainer Assembly"), if you ever replace that; (c) the Refill Plug itself, as well as an O-Ring for it! (Not sure how you handle that one...). I just hope the Refill Plug is "reusable" cause I don't wanna have to order & wait :P It did seem kinda hard for you to get that one off.. hope mine doesn't break!
Also, btw, are you alchemist on ClubLexus? I assume so cause the dates on this video and the postings I found are 2 days apart :)
Thanks again, man!
Yep, Overflow plug just needs a hex key.
Do you know anything about replacing solenoids? I was wondering if the new/replacement ones need to be dipped in trans fluid or not. These don't have any o-ring or anything. They just sit in there, secured with small bolts and/or pins, of course. Just wondering if dipping in trans fluid is required. Thanks.
Hi There, This may be a sign of low transmission fluid or a faulty transmission control solenoid. As you know, automatic transmissions use pressurized hydraulic fluid to change gears. ... When this is faulty or notworking properly, this can cause a delay in gear shifting or in some cases cause the car to not shift at all.
it's people like you that make life easier thank you!!!!
+Iulian Petrika glad it helped
ALWAYS open the fill plug first THEN open the drain plug.
Superb, what about transmission filters ?
Those are just a big screen....I can say I never did the filter on my Rav4 and when I sold it at 222k miles no issues at all with transmission. I just did a drain/refill around every 50-70k mile.
If you measure what you took out and put in the same amount, what issue can you have? If you take out 2.5 quarts and add 2.5, do you still need to do the overflow procedure?
This is what I don't understand from other Videos on the Toyota sealed Transmission if you drain out 4 quarts and put 4 back in what's the need to go through that long Procedure to check the fluid. could you not do this when its cold ???? Because the Transmission was Built and Filled at the Factory with Cold or room Temp Fluid Toyota's way of doing this is so long and stupid they have taken something simple and made it Complicated
Yes I agree, in fact, technically they market it as "lifetime" fluid so from a marketing perspective they've made it easier on the end use not having to change the fluid at all. However if your smart and love your transmission you'd change the fluid, and the procedure is much more complex now. The fluid is filled cold but checked hot because it expands with temperature.
Its kind of like Long Life Antifreeze Most People think they will get the stated mileage from it. and yes you will that and a bad head gasket bad Hoses clogged water Jackets from high acid content and sludge from crap like Dex Cool or fondly known as Dex Kill or other Long life Products . I Change things Frequently on my cars and never in 40 years had problems from changing them too often .
+1995dresser yea keeping the fluids fresh is half the effort in keeping your car running great for a long time.
@@speedkar99 what is the other half?
@@speedkar99 Hi Mr. Speedkar I was about to do a change on my Audi Multitronic (CVT) trans which has no dipstick either. So I assume I take out fluid from the fill and drain ports cold, measure and fill same initially, then run trans fluid to correct temp. Does it matter if the motor is running when checking the fluid overflow from the fill port? I was wondering whether I can run the car till it reaches temperature and shut it off or it needs to be running for final check, as long as temp correct - temp range pretty narrow so gotta be quick before heating too much
2.5quart of new fluid + 7.5quart of old fluid the result ? 😂😂
YEP my thoughts exactly. Looking for a video that shows DIY process of getting all the trans fluid out is like looking for a needle in a haystack :-/
Hello and thank you for an informative video. Does the transmission oil need to be warmed up before draining or can I drain while cold?
+D Russell Drain while warm, it flows better
speedkar99 Thank you will tackle this weekend
It doesn't have to be warmed up.
Hi boss. I saw all the 8 steps you put for the fluid change. That is great. My Q is, what if i wanna chane the filter as well. I know i will take the psn off, clean it, and replace the gasket. What are other steps i will do while i am filling the fluid. With changing the filter, it will be really hard to track the amount of the fluid drained.
Thanks
You will have to check the fluid level which is what I tried to explain at the end of the video. Unfortunately my check plug was stripped so couldn't show
@@speedkar99 i got three new plugs in case any of them got destroyed.
My 2008 GS350 has 276500 miles and I’m not sure if the transmission has ever been serviced. At the shop the other day the mechanic said that the transmission looks like it’s leaking and he said that I should change the filter and gasket. I’m concerned that clean new fluid might be disastrous for my transmission at this point. What are your thoughts?
Drain, fix the pan leak, and refill. Don't flush
Wondering why the complicated fluid level check is needed. If you took out 2.5 qts and put in 2.5 qts of new fluid, wouldn't that be OK to just stop there?
Great video. I have a question: for the no-dipstick cars, many people warn about overfilling of transmission fluid. I don't think this is a big issue because the excessive fluid will be overflown through the straw. After all, there will be the right amount of fluid in the tank (unless the straw is clogged). The only concern is under-filling. Am I wrong?
+Dinh Nguyen You overfill but then you have to run the fluid level check procedure to open the overflow drain plug (on the pan that has a straw inside) to drain excess out when its at its ideal operating temp. Since atf expands with temperature you wouldn't want to over fill it since it can build pressure possibility blowing a seal or causing leaks.
Make sense. Thanks.
@@speedkar99
Actually it's at the ideal temperature for checking the level which is far less than operating temperature.
Hi Mate
Great video.....
Hypothetically if we open open overflow plug in morning with cold engine.....
No oil should come out ?
Good Day Sir, lovely video... i have a question, does this car use the 4GR-FSE engine ?
First off, congrats on your new car so sweet. Second, thanks for another amazing video.
Thank you :)
Wow. The best video i have seen on this. Great job and thanks for the knowledge.
Nice new car! Question: couldn't you have filled the transmission until the fluid ran out of the fill hole like you would other transmissions and differentials or does that not apply?
+Randy Mahadeo Thanks. The transmission fluid must be at the correct level indicated by the level of the straw in the pan when it's hot. Since the fill port is much higher on the tranny, pumping fluid until it comes out of the fill port would lead to over filling, and seals leaking as a result of pressure build up when it warms up. Overfilling only applies to differentials.
@@speedkar99
The fill plug on a differential or manual transmission is positioned at the proper full level for those components. But even they should not be overfilled. The fill plug on an AT is only for filling. It is not positioned at the full level any more than the filler cap for your engine oil is on your engine.
@@stevensevek6151 thanks. Like many others, it seems silly that they didn't design it to be at the correct level or put a dipstick on it, though.
I have a 2009 IS250 and struggled getting the dash in AT Temp check mode. The procedure in the video is correct however I wasn't going from D to N and back and forth quick enough (1.5 seconds). When you do this for 6 seconds as required the D light will stay on. When you put it back in P the D light will go off after 2 seconds. This is how you know you have it in AT Temp check mode.
I had to refer to the Chilton manual instructions to figure this out.
Connect terminals CG (4) and TC (13) of the DLC3 using SST.
Start the engine. Note: Check that electrical systems such as the air conditioning system,
audio system and lighting system are off.
Slowly move the shift lever from the P to the S position, Shift the gear from 1st to 6th and then return the shift lever return to P position.
Move the shift lever to D, and quickly move back and forth between N and D (once within 1.5 seconds) for at least 6 seconds. This will activate the fluid temperature detection mode. Note: D sift indicator remains illuminated for 2 seconds and then off.
Return the shift lever to P and disconnect terminals 13 (TC) and 4 (CG).
Allow the engine to idle until the fluid temperature reaches 39 to 46°C (102 to 115°F)
The D sift indicator will come on again when the fluid temperature reaches 39°C (102°F) and will blink when it exceeds 46°C (115°F).
Just use a digital thermometer much easier and just as accurate
You have such as amazing Lexus GS....a legendary vehicle
its a partial oil replacement.. your replacing 40-50% of fluid this way.. to replace 75-80% of the fluid you need to do it 4-5 times, dont forget to drive the car in between the changes for 50-100 miles.
Yep agreed. That reminds me it's been 2 years ...I need to change my fluid again.
I Have A04 ES 330,If U Jack the Car Up ,So The Drain Plug is @ Lowest Point,Wouldn't Most
of Fluid Drain Out That's The Way I Use to Do my 01 Tundra V-6.?
Ed Cain ... Say ‘torque converter’. It’s filled with fluid and it does NOT drain. You can increase the amount of fluid drained, albeit slightly, by letting it drain overnight.
Great Video! I just bought a 08 Avalon with 80K on it and no maintenance history so I think I should change trans fluid ASAP. 1) if it were your car, would you do a drain and fill or an entire fluid replacement? 2) Will the OBD Jumper part and temperature reading part of your video (with all the gear shifts) work on an 08 Avalon Limited too? Also... 3) it is the same procedure even though the Avalon is Front Wheel drive??? 4) any opinion about using valvoline max life instead of WS? {Some say it is better). your fast reply would be greatly appreciated as I am wanting to do this quickly. Thanks!
Transmission fluid is not changed frequently enough to warrant saving a few bucks on fluid in my opinion. The FWD setup might be different, although the procedure is the same. Drain and fill if you don't know the history. Flush is last resort before a rebuild
@@speedkar99 Thanks for the fast rep;y but you forgot to answer... "will the OBD Jumper part and temperature reading part of your video (with all the gear shifts) work on an 08 Avalon Limited too"? Also. If I go the "drain and fill" route, do you think multiple drain and fills (in a short timeframe) would be OK considering the unknown maintenance record on the 80K mile car?
I just got a 2018 Corolla with a cvt. Do u know how or where I can look up the procedure to change the trans fluid ?
Rip to the CVT.
Thanks for the help. How much does the tech stream cost? Look like very expensive scanner. Also how do I know when is the next fluid change since it doesn’t have a dipstick?
$20 with the cable on Amazon
Than you, Well explained 👍 best video, On my Camry performed a drain and fill which is not a sealed system after 180k kms with 4 litres Toyota ATF WS and didn't change my transmission filter, is it necessary to change filter? didn't get the point why you short the OBD port and suggest recommended temperatures in transmission.
+Jithin P V Your lucky your tranny is not sealed and has a dipstick. This one needs to measure the temp and you open the overflow valve to let loose access fluid since no dipstick.
Hey thanks for your response, I appreciate it. Still you did not check the fluid level. I would have, first purchased a new plug, then removed the old with a pair of pressure pliers. By the way, i own a 94 Lex 300, is there any real benefit to changing the filter, instead of just the fluid. Thx
+Abad perez thanks
That plug was rusted in there! I did get a new one but it seems like I'll have to remove the pan and get it extracted.
Just FYI the best way to do this is when you drain the old transmission fluid into a clear container make a mark where it ends up draining at then empty it then fill new fluid to that mark then pump that much back into it. So you don't have to go through hearing the fluid up to check the amount of fluid you put in.😎
+Wade Banks good tip thanks
Good advice Wade
What if it was under-filled at the factory?
@@BlackHawkPSU good question. I changed it in my IS250 AWD at 166k miles 5quarts came out. I went ahead and replaced it with the same amount, it was so dirty but it still drives very well.
I'd pull the hose and pump it out from the converter, drop the pan, change the filter, and then refill.
I have a 2013 lexus es 350 with 43 K when i should change the transmission fluid for the first time and should i flush too ?
RWD in Canada? Did you outfit the car with snow tires during the winters, or just garage kept the GS? I'm thinking of getting a RWD GS350 possibly, but in the States East Coast area we get the occasional snow.
I have a Camry with Winter tires when it snows.
After the roads are clear I still drive my GS in winter. When I get caught in the snow with it I'm dead though
hey, great video. I be very glad if you can help. i got new 4gr engine and gearbox but the gearbox came without any ATF so how do I know how much ATF i should put into the gearbox as your video shows i should put the amount that came out (2.5L), thought mine didn't even have a drop of ATF, and the sites on the net say I should put 7.5 litres? can you please guide me on this
Check the repair manual. Since the transmission is used you don't know if it's completely drained or if the torque converter is drained etc.
You'll definitely need to do a fluid check
Thanks soo much. I will try to do that.
nice job on this video.. i watch you tube videos all the time to learn how to do stuff and this is a great video.
+Pokorny Chiropractic glad you learned something
Great video and very informative, would you recommend me doing a drain n fill on a 110mi on a 08 lexus gs350 car has never done any transimission service before? or it would be riksy doin it ? thanks for your time
My 2019 Lexus NX300 been through flood. Should I drain the old transmission fluid out? Is there a way water could have gone into transmission pan area? FYI my air filter got soaked and water went into the motor. I still haven't made an attempt to start engine as I want to drain the fuel and other fluids. Thanks for your time sir
I would be weary to start that engine with water on it. Water is not compressible. You could damage the valves or pistons
@@speedkar99 I drained the old motor oil and put a new oil filter along with 5 Qts of oil. Still haven't started as I asked some one with electrical experience to diagnose the components to make sure there are no short circuits or burned wires.
I would be concerned about water in the transmission. That would be catastrophic. Not sure what you can do about it though
Great video!! Straight to the point and fast. I have a 2008 GS350. Question: Does this transmission has a filter to replace?
Usually it's a screen and no replace
Really you shouldn’t have to do that unless you really want to have a perfect transmission or have super high mileage, but it does give you good info on what shape your transmission is in by looking at the magnets
Do you need to replace both transmission fluid and differential fluid or is it just 1 entry/exit point ?
Transmission every 25k transmission fluid also lubes awd transfer case if so equipped
Differentials every 50k
will doing this procedure and cleaning out any vents solve issue of burnt smell from engine and transmission slipping gears from 1-2 2-3 lexus dealer said it was the decelerated and reccomemend s new transmission
Try the fluid change 3x sucessivley after driving a bit in between.
speedkar99 thanks you i will
Hi Speedkar99 your videos are excellent. These are my first choices to learn car relating things! I have some questions regarding CVT fluid change/flush. Some people says Toyota transmission needs recalibration after a fluid change/flush. Is this true? What does the calibration actually do? Do we need that for normal (non-CVT) automatic transmission as well? Your answers will help me greatly!
I never heard of the recalibration requirement but sometimes I do it so it relearns drive cycle patterns based on new fluid performance
My ls460 was in an accident recently and i know for sure some if not allot of trans fluid leaked out form the hose in the front
if you don’t mind me asking how did you let the excess oil drained since your overflow plug is rusty ? That mean you can end it up over fill it or under fill it ? I really like your highlights but if I were you I’d get a new pan with new some new plugs, that could prevent you from buying a new transmission 😊
How to change and put correct fluid level for Toyota CVT?
Can I just add exact amount what came out and don’t have too check the temperature would that be ok
+ammartm1 OK but that's not exact
that's what I did, but you have to make sure the car is cold. the factory fill is always more, I asked a lexus mechanic about this, they don't know much about the fluid level drain, but said if you added exact amount back, it should be ok.
@@sjcrw Hi, so the car needs to be cold, and lets say its cold and it drains out 2 quarts, ans you add 2 quarts? Thanks!
Great work. I'll have to do some research and look under the car but, I hope this is similar on a 2009 Lexus IS250 RWD with 111k miles on it. Time to order the OEM fluid.
+Mike Anoneemus Yes it should be a similar setup on all rwd Toyota trucks and Lexus vehicles.
111 miles only ? Wow you don’t drive much huh
Please explain to me why you have to check the level if you put the exact same amount back in that you took out. If it is now overflowing wouldn't that mean it had too much to begin with? Or what if you check the level before performing the fluid change? Would it also have some flow out? I just don't understand how if you put the same amount back in that it would suddenly have a little too much. That defies logic
Most helpful video I have seen yet thank you
Your welcome
Would this procedure be the same for my 2013 Camry 2.5 ??
+Rich M yes if it has a sealed transmission
Yes
Was the transmission fluid warmed up when you drained it or was it cool?
Lexus...the dream. Another great video. What year is your Lexus and how do you like it?
+Nathaniel D. It's a 2007 GS350. I'm absolutely loving it, smooth ride, good power, no torque steer, fairly luxurious.
I driven an 06 GS300 but its really the GS350. Its drives quite similar to the ES350 just the only difference is the ES is FWD while the GS is RWD. The throttle is very sensitive as you don't have to press too hard on the pedal and it takes off. lol
What if you just drain out 2.5 quarts exactly, and put 2.5 quarts in? Do you still need to check fluid level? Please help i think my overflow bolt is seized.
I did that. My plug was siezed
That should work, provided you had proper fluid level to begin with (which you'd never know since they don't give us a dipstick)
How did it do without doing the temperature drain method?
speedkar you are ingenious, great v id!
Thanks
How do you get the rest out? Just keep replacing it after few miles of drive?
Dilution
@@speedkar99 so drive a 100miles and replace and repeat a few times?
Hello I was wondering if you can explain how to check the transmission fluid on this vehicle.
I do know there is a sequence to determine when optimal to check and vehicle needs to be at a certain temperate but
Once we reach that temp, is the car supposed to be ON or OFF and should it be in park or neutral?
I think each one of these situations will cause a different senario of fluid level as its swirling around at various positions.
Thank You
I went through that at the end of the video.
I just did a drain and fill on my tundra that has never had the transmission serviced. All I did was drain it when it was cold and refill the amount that drained out. I didn’t know I had to do all that. Will it cause any issues the way I did it? Can I just drive around the block and then loosen the hex plug to drain the excess fluid since that’ll probably warm up the fluid.
Yeah that should be fine
Am I correct in assuming this procedure is the same for all Toyotas without a dip-stick?
Similar procedure, just different spots for the drain and fill
Thank You for clear instructions!
Welcome! All the best on your transmission fluid change
Why you didn’t change the filter inside the transmission?
The filters is a screen. It rarely needs to be replaced
@@speedkar99 If that's the case. You are wasting your time changing the fluid. You can't stop the main filter from filling up with dirt.
What about the filter ? Must you change the filter when draining and filling?
No
Thanks. Oh and don't be surprised I'm commenting on you old videos. Been subscribed for years .
Hi speedkar99,
I watch a lot of your videos. you have great knowledge esp. on toyota/lexus. Did you find any fix to that ES330 transmission lag/jerk aka LAGBERT!
+tony smith haha thanks for the feedback. I used to call it lagbert too!
My fix was to sell it and buy a GS.
I have a thread about it on club Lexus, lookup speedkar9.
Great video!! what year is this gs350?
+Daniel 2007. Thanks
Hi
I just bought my gs300 2008 model recently as far as I am aware of the history they haven’t changed the transmission fluid and filter it’s done about 105000 miles now. Do you reckon should I change it ? Some say it’s lifetime and no need a change
What’s your concern please?
There's a ton of fluid left in the torque converter, plus the filter in pan. This is half fast.
The answer below is not my own. But it could be a solenoid have you checked transmission levels by using a obd if transmission oil is running hotter than usual it could be oil level is low
So you didn’t drain all of the fluid. Is this still considered changing the?
Is this the same process for a 09 GS350 AWD?
I took mine today to the mechanic and he didn’t actually plug his scanner gauge to check the proper temperature fluid level, So I’m not sure now if he drained the correct amount of oil from the overflow plug !!? What you recommend me to do ?
Hi, just a quick question about the diagnosing of temperature, do I just need to leave it on park and let it idle and wait for both the park and drive lights to come on simultaneously after removing the wires on the obd port to know that it is on the right temperature to check the straw underneath?
Is the last part necessary; not switching the gears, but hooking up the wire to ports (4) and (13)?
+pete1817 its good to check the level of the fluid in the tranny but not 100% necessary
hello what about the oil filter for this toyota i think it should be changed... dirty filter with new fluid may cause aproblems
Yes the transmission filter can be changed if you drop the pan.
The filter is suppose to be good for 100k.
I just bought a 2007 gs350 with 135k I don't know if it was done but should I do a drain and fill?
Yes. Same procedure like here
@speedkar hello buddy am getting really confused with all this. My car is a toyota crown 2007 with 3 gr fse engine. Now i changed my Atf and we put in 8ltrs. We also removed the pan and the filter. According to most guys in here i should have put 4 litres?
8 liters seems like alot for a pan drop....check the overfill plug.
What u think of these 2006 gs300 awd. Tell me about service maintenance etc. Are these engine port or direct injection
Don't get the GS300. They had engine issues. Go for GS350 or V8
@@speedkar99 what about 2008 GS350. AWD.
Awesome video! I have an ‘08 GS350 that I bought 5 years ago with 60K miles. I now have 167K but have never changed the transmission fluid. Is it too late? Any advice?
Drain and fill.
You only get 2.5 quarts out at a time so no harm.
Thanks bro!
I have the same car. Are you getting vibrations and weird shifting on gears 1-3?
Is it true that even tho you changed some there still a ton of old transmission fluid left in the trans and torque converter. So does this even really do anything to help? It seems it would make it possibly worse especially if you dont have any current problems.
Yep. You need 3-4 successive drain and fills to change out all that fluid.
@@speedkar99 also you dont want to drain / change all the fluid out at once anyways because there are metals in the worn fluid that sometimes keep the trans shifting. But this a good tip to fill the trans fluid if its low. But I know ppl who have 200,000 miles on same trains fluid. I rarely hear of lexus auto trans failure unless its user error.
Can an old transmission filter and the fact that it needs new transmission fluid ,can it can jerking movements?
+cali west yes sometimes
speedkar99 i hve the same car and let's say im at a long street driving then ill come to a stop n as im at a sudden stop youll feel a winding movement from the tranny not grinding, n as u press the gas peddle the car will hve a jerk movement ,it doesn't happen all the time but only at certain times ,and thanks for your time
By any chance do you know how many quarts do I need for a complete flush for my 08 Lexus GS 350 RWD ? Great video by the way very informative 👍🏼
RYOM
Not bad, but you really have no idea if the fluid level is correct without removing the plug. Replacing the same amount assumes the level was correct in the first place. IS F owners have learned the fluid is consumed over time and will get low. When it does, the AA80E does unusual things in the way it shifts and holds gears. Setting the level correctly makes a HUGE difference in how the transmission behaves. Also, the AA80E doesn't have a cover over the fill, and you'll never, ever get a 1/2" rachet with a 24mm socket in place to remove the fill on an IS F.
It's going to be really hard to remove that level set plug. It's stupid tight, and my chief complaint is the hex key to remove it is far too small. You will probably end up drilling it and using a really big EZ out to remove it.
+lobuxracer Thanks. And yes I feel like I need to check that fluid level.
I think I'll have to weld a socket to it and crack it loose. I tried tapping on a bolt extractor but the hammering started deforming the tranny pan.
I'd be inclined to drop the pan at this point to complete the extraction. You might end up having to drill the head off the bolt to extract it. I would not be keen on welding on the pan. If you look at all the precautions Toyota/Lexus recommend to protect the multitude of on-board ECUs when you weld anywhere on the chassis, it will give you pause before you strike an arc.
I just take my F to the lexus dealer. $190 and let them deal with all those bolts and fluid levels.
@@speedkar99 That pan couldn't be that expensive at the junkyard plus give you an excuse to replace the filter.
It’s not like the manual trans where you can just fill until it’s spilling out?
Does brown fluid always mean that your transmission is on the way out. Mine had 250k miles and was brown but it shifts fine
How much would you charge to change the transmission fluid in my 2007 is250???
I don't have a shop sorry
Man idk how you guys do it in winter areas with all the bolt are rusted.
It's not easy!
I would call it until the warranty runs out fluid or 100k fluid. However lifetime single speed ev transmission fluid actually exists because electric motors produces very little heat and no clutch. Brown fluid means change required, black fluid means rebuild required.
Good point. I wouldn't wait until it's brown to change it.
Great video. Only thing I would want to stay away from is those cheap hand pumps. You can see the tube in the box is kinked! Trying to put back the same amount given all those tubes and extra length that would have fluid in them and surely it gets messy and not all would be pumped. I gotta think a funnel/tube coming from the engine compartment side fed down would allow a much cleaner, precise and easy refill. Let gravity do all the work! Great vid!
+condor5635 I wish, but the transmission is located underneath the cabin on rwd cars, not under the hood, so there's no getting at it from above.
speedkar99
those bastards totally did that on purpose. Heck, the whole change up with unnecessary added complexity in newer vehicles were all on purpose.
Sigh..
buy this to avoid the hand pump issue:
ebay.com/itm/Toyota-Lexus-Sealed-Transmission-Fluid-Replacement-Kit-/222731930378?rmvSB=true
I love those transfer pump and it works really well for me. Need to put a bit of oil inside to reduce friction (as instruction say that came with it). The tube maybe kink but just straighten it out since the tube is very flexible.The only drawback using these is that the oil keeps flowing out after you stop pumping so have a container to catch the oil spilling out every where.
After pulling out the wire, how long do you wait before the solid D comes on?
I dont remember. I used techstream to check mine
@@speedkar99 right so the video is a little in accurate then? I used the exact method but the solid D after pulling out the wire never came on.
@@TheBlooRayChannel same hear. The car was sitting all day so I thought it would take time to hear up....30 mins later still no green D indicator that showed.
Great video I have a 2006 lexus GS300 similar to vehicle in the video, thanks a lot.