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Very well demonstrated as usual! Same procedure as many other 6 speed Lexus/Toyota products. Will be doing this for my Lexus NX when the time comes. Thanks again for the great video.
Good video on the procedure. One question, can the fluid be drained and measured and replaced with the exact amount without having to go through the level check process? I realize this only applies if the transmission isn't leaking fluid.
Great video! Service manual says this needs to be done at least 3 times to drain all old fluid. That being said...should the vehicle be lowered off the lift, driven around, and then put back on the lift to repeat the steps another 2 times? I just want to avoid draining the brand-new fluid that i just put in the first time. How exactly does it mix throughout the entire transmission without being driven is my main question? Thanks Vik
@@ryanmolique8137 you can drive it on the lift with the wheels in the air, or even just run it on the ground and go to park, reverse, drive with the foot on the brakes. The transmission oil pump is always running when the engine is running.
Thank you for all your amazing videos. You gave me the confidence to do all maintenance on my 18 RX. What are your thoughts on doing transmission drain and fill with 120k miles? Some say there is a risk doing transmission maintenance at those miles
No problem! The Highlander uses a different transmission, similar to the 2016-2022 RX350 transmission, but with a thermostat that needs to be pinned. I do not have a video of that fluid replacement at this time.
Since there is no dip stick how do you check the actual oil? Like to see what level it is at and the color it is? Do you just need to change it? Also how often 30k or 60k miles?
@@Highstate808 you can follow the level setting procedure as shown in the video I linked earlier to see what the level is. If you have no external leaks and the fluid level was set properly during replacement, it will remain at that level, so there is no need to check it. I would replace every 60K miles.
Hi Victor, Thank you for the video. I purchased 2013 rx350 6 speed. It has reached 85K, but transmission fluid was never replaced. I hear a unique sound when accelerating at 1.8K rpm. I'm not sure what the sound is for, but would you recommend changing the fluid as it's old and has this sound at specific rpm. Thanks
I doubt that whatever sound you are hearing is related to the fluid being old, but on my own vehicle I would replace the transmission fluid every 60K miles.
Hello Viktor. I have watched several of your videos on how to change trans fluid. I have 2017 Lexus rx350 after new fluid in I used the piece of wire to do the same as you described to start adjusting the fluid after done I remove the wire from OBD start the car now Christmas light on and AWD malfunction everything malfunction can you help? Thank!
@@tkrice97kt this particular video does not apply to the 2017 RX350, only 2010-15 RX350 models. You would need to read and clear the codes with a scan tool. The transmission fluid replacement video for your vehicle is here: ruclips.net/video/vaTORM3T24s/видео.htmlsi=rdLmuNOAU5uXthzV
Hi Viktor, can I do two fluid changes at the same time? Drain and refill once, let the car run and shift thru park, neutral, reverse, drive and go thru the gears in sport mode; then drain and refill again? I will be renting a lift at a DIY garage near my house so I was wondering if I can get past without taking my car off and on the lift.
Thanks for your good answer, I will do the same. just out of curiosity, what are the manufacturer's recommended miles to change the transmission fluid? @@Viktor_G_Automotive
Hello this may be a dumb question. I am getting ready to do this job on my Lexus NX300 and I'd like to have some extra plastic clips on hand in case they break (as you said they might). Where could I buy some? Thanks
@@Viktor_G_Automotive Awesome thank you! Love your content by the way. Years ago a friend told me I could never change my spark plugs and that it wasn't even worth trying, but I just watched your spark plug video and now I'm down a huge rabbit hole of learning car repairs. I'm at 60k miles getting ready to do this, spark plugs and oil change myself
Thanks for the informative video. Did you measure the fluid you drained out ? Or you know from experience after doing many changes to just put 2 quartz? Please do a coolant flush on NX 300 in the future. Thanks kepp the videos coming
@@chrishageman1023 hi, all the links for the gaskets are in the description below the video. They are not the same as the oil pan drain plug gaskets. Thanks!
@@Slamjam88 in the video I show how to do it properly as per the repair manual. If you would like to do it some other way, you are welcome to go for it.
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Hi Viktor, love your videos! Do you know which obdII pins to short for a zero point calibration for 2021 nx300? For many older Toyotas and Lexus it was 4 and 12, but this doesn’t work for the nx. Thank you!
Autel bidirectional scan tool that I use myself that has most of the OEM scan tool features: amzn.to/41dCLXp You should read the documentation though to make sure it will work for your model/year and needs.
The repair manual says to make sure the car is as level as possible. I don’t know how far off the fluid level will be if you just jack up the front. It might be ok, or it might be quite incorrect, depending on the angle.
Hello Viktor! If the temperature too low, what is happening while we driving on the long way? and If the temperature too high, what is happening while we driving on the long way?
So I’m at the part of this service where I turn the vehicle on. Run it from P through D and back up to P. But when I cycle it back down D, N, D, N etc…the D light never goes out. What might that mean? Transmission is still too warm from previous drive time?
@@ryanmolique8137 hi, as per the video, after you put it into the temperature detection mode by moving between D and N for 6 seconds: if the D indicator is off, it’s too cold, if D is on, it’s at the proper temperature, if it’s flashing D, the transmission is too hot. Make sure it says D when it is in park and neutral after activating the temperature detection mode, if it says P or N, you didn’t put it in temperature detection mode correctly.
The 2010-15 RX and 2007-18 ES will be identical to this, 2 quarts, transmission is exactly the same. If you are doing a different year RX/ES, it will be different. Cheer!
Hi Viktor, service manuals available online mention that ATF oil draining and refilling should be done 3 times in a row during one oil change but on your video you did that only one time. I want to ask if you think that changing the oil three times is excessive? Oil volume in a transmission is about 6 liters so refilling 2 liters means that 66% of old oil is still in transmission.
There is some confusion as to when/how often to replace oil in Automatic transmission. What are the time/milage intervals that I should follow to be on a conservative side? I have NX300 2021 with 23k miles and trying to plan preventative maintenance. THANKS!!!
It's actually very easy to change transmission fluid for as long as you have code reader or follow Viktor on how to put car into TC service mode. My car is 30K, I just do a drain and fill. NX300 actually has about 6.5qts transmission fluid, but you'll only drain out nearly 2qts and put back 2qts. Even with 30K, it was actually brownish, not the red color. In order to get to that RED color, you may need to do this 3-4 times but with 23K miles, maybe 2 times. Here's the step, you don't even have to lift the car to do it. 1. Find a level ground (very important) to make sure you car is level. 2. Turn the steering to the left, on the Driver wheel 3. remove the 4 plastic plugs, go on top of it, to pull out, it will fall out, you can use a screw driver, make sure not the bottom else you'll break the plastic plugs. You can re-use them. 4. Once remove plastic shield, you'll see a fill-plug (24MM). Make sure you can remove them, if the car never been done, it comes out pretty easily. 5. drain the transmission fluid with 6mm hex, locate just below the fill-plug. 6. use same 6mm hex to remove plastic plug inside drain plug, turn left to remove it. About 1qts of additional fluid will come out. When nothing else come out, put back the plastic plug, and drain plug (not too tight yet) you will need to remove for fill level. 7. Fill the transmission fluid - 2 qts (can be tricky because of location. I use a manual 1qts manual pump.) Tighten the fill plug to 30 ft pound. You can put plastic cover back on. 8. run the car to 104 degree or 40 degree celsius. use the time to run all the Gears (10 seconds each) so that new fluid can be mixed in with old fluid. remove drain plug and let the excess drain, about 1/2 qts. Once you see trickle drop, close it and tighten it 30 ft pound. Enjoy you day! This seems like a long procedure, but it doesn't take longer than 30 mins and you don't need to jack up your car and very minimal tool needed! Good luck!
@@aydinguvengunduz in the video I show how to do it properly as per the repair manual. If you would like to do it some other way, you are welcome to go for it.
I show how to do it as per the repair manual, if you want to do it differently, go for it. Considering you only replace the fluid once every 6 years or so, what’s an extra 15 minutes to check the temperature and level it 100% properly.
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Thank you very much for your Tutoring video. After watching this video, I can do it myself without any hesitation.
@@stanislav9608 glad to hear!
Very well demonstrated as usual! Same procedure as many other 6 speed Lexus/Toyota products. Will be doing this for my Lexus NX when the time comes. Thanks again for the great video.
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you very much for instruction. After that the transmission oil is about 1.5L.
You're welcome!
Hi Victor can you show us how to change the radiator fluid change and the intercooler water
Will do if I get a chance, thanks for watching!
Good video on the procedure. One question, can the fluid be drained and measured and replaced with the exact amount without having to go through the level check process? I realize this only applies if the transmission isn't leaking fluid.
It could be, but it takes so little time to set the level properly, why not do it the right way?
Great video! Service manual says this needs to be done at least 3 times to drain all old fluid. That being said...should the vehicle be lowered off the lift, driven around, and then put back on the lift to repeat the steps another 2 times? I just want to avoid draining the brand-new fluid that i just put in the first time. How exactly does it mix throughout the entire transmission without being driven is my main question? Thanks Vik
@@ryanmolique8137 you can drive it on the lift with the wheels in the air, or even just run it on the ground and go to park, reverse, drive with the foot on the brakes. The transmission oil pump is always running when the engine is running.
Thank you for all your amazing videos. You gave me the confidence to do all maintenance on my 18 RX.
What are your thoughts on doing transmission drain and fill with 120k miles?
Some say there is a risk doing transmission maintenance at those miles
I don’t believe there is any risk if you follow the drain/fill procedure correctly. Cheers!
Thank you for this video. In addition to a 2015 Lexus RX350, I also have a 2020 Highlander, is the procedure the same?
No problem! The Highlander uses a different transmission, similar to the 2016-2022 RX350 transmission, but with a thermostat that needs to be pinned. I do not have a video of that fluid replacement at this time.
Thank you very much Viktor And how many miles should we do the fluid change ?
On my personal vehicle I would replace the transmission fluid every 60K miles.
Since there is no dip stick how do you check the actual oil? Like to see what level it is at and the color it is? Do you just need to change it? Also how often 30k or 60k miles?
@@Highstate808 you can follow the level setting procedure as shown in the video I linked earlier to see what the level is. If you have no external leaks and the fluid level was set properly during replacement, it will remain at that level, so there is no need to check it. I would replace every 60K miles.
Hello Victor, at the dealer they told me that if the fluid had never been changed, it was better not to change it, what do you think.
On my personal vehicle I would replace it.
Hi Victor,
Thank you for the video. I purchased 2013 rx350 6 speed. It has reached 85K, but transmission fluid was never replaced. I hear a unique sound when accelerating at 1.8K rpm. I'm not sure what the sound is for, but would you recommend changing the fluid as it's old and has this sound at specific rpm. Thanks
I doubt that whatever sound you are hearing is related to the fluid being old, but on my own vehicle I would replace the transmission fluid every 60K miles.
Hello Viktor. I have watched several of your videos on how to change trans fluid. I have 2017 Lexus rx350 after new fluid in I used the piece of wire to do the same as you described to start adjusting the fluid after done I remove the wire from OBD start the car now Christmas light on and AWD malfunction everything malfunction can you help? Thank!
@@tkrice97kt this particular video does not apply to the 2017 RX350, only 2010-15 RX350 models.
You would need to read and clear the codes with a scan tool.
The transmission fluid replacement video for your vehicle is here:
ruclips.net/video/vaTORM3T24s/видео.htmlsi=rdLmuNOAU5uXthzV
What is your recommended service interval based on the mileage and age for the transmission fluid replacement in my 2015 Lexus NX200t?
Thank you!
@@rogerhanyip6118 6 years or 60K miles
Hi Viktor, can I do two fluid changes at the same time? Drain and refill once, let the car run and shift thru park, neutral, reverse, drive and go thru the gears in sport mode; then drain and refill again? I will be renting a lift at a DIY garage near my house so I was wondering if I can get past without taking my car off and on the lift.
Yes, you could do that.
Perfect Job Viktor 🤩👍🖐
Many thanks!
Just a note, using the paperclip method It took my car about 4 minutes to reach temp from completely cool with an 80 degree outside temperature.
Thanks for the info!
Thanks for the good video, I am having 2020 NX 300, when should I change the transmission fluid? 50k miles? Thank you.
I would replace at 60K miles if it was my own vehicle. Cheers!
Thanks for your good answer, I will do the same. just out of curiosity, what are the manufacturer's recommended miles to change the transmission fluid? @@Viktor_G_Automotive
@@victorliu5665 the manufacturer does not provide a service interval for those model years.
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2010 RX350 AWD here. I short the wrong pin on OBD2 port as it is pointing downward and confused me. will there be damaged cause by that?
@@chamnanek it shouldn’t cause any damage
Hello this may be a dumb question. I am getting ready to do this job on my Lexus NX300 and I'd like to have some extra plastic clips on hand in case they break (as you said they might). Where could I buy some? Thanks
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@@Viktor_G_Automotive Awesome thank you! Love your content by the way. Years ago a friend told me I could never change my spark plugs and that it wasn't even worth trying, but I just watched your spark plug video and now I'm down a huge rabbit hole of learning car repairs. I'm at 60k miles getting ready to do this, spark plugs and oil change myself
@@benfirstenberg996 you can do it!
Thanks for the informative video. Did you measure the fluid you drained out ? Or you know from experience after doing many changes to just put 2 quartz? Please do a coolant flush on NX 300 in the future. Thanks kepp the videos coming
From experience, 2 quarts is enough to overfill it and then start setting the level by following the procedure.
Thanks. I noticed you're blur your videos now hope no legal issues. Can't have my go to master tech disappear.
@@TojiZenin3956 ran into “trademark violation” issues with my old channel, so now have to blur all the logos and references to the brand.
Are the new gaskets the same as the oil plug gaskets? If so, where do you get them?
@@chrishageman1023 hi, all the links for the gaskets are in the description below the video. They are not the same as the oil pan drain plug gaskets. Thanks!
Thank you for your videos Viktor, as always, very informative and save me $$$. Would you recommend using AMSOIL transmission fluid over Toyota ATF WS?
I would personally use the Toyota WS fluid.
thank you! @@Viktor_G_Automotive
@@rontan8954 no problem!
Can't I just replace what I drain and fill with the same amount cold?
@@Slamjam88 in the video I show how to do it properly as per the repair manual. If you would like to do it some other way, you are welcome to go for it.
Hi Viktor, love your videos!
Do you know which obdII pins to short for a zero point calibration for 2021 nx300? For many older Toyotas and Lexus it was 4 and 12, but this doesn’t work for the nx. Thank you!
Thank you! I do not believe you can do the zero point calibration on that model without a scan tool.
Got it, thank you!
@@Viktor_G_Automotive can you actually recommend a scan tool that can do this zero point calibration? Thank you!
Autel bidirectional scan tool that I use myself that has most of the OEM scan tool features: amzn.to/41dCLXp You should read the documentation though to make sure it will work for your model/year and needs.
How frequently (time/miles) would you change transmission fluid in a 2020 Lexus NX w/ 30K miles on the clock (original fluid)?
I would do it every 60K miles/6 years
excellent video
Thank you very much!
Can I change the fluid on a rx350 with jack stands ? I'm scared to use four to get the car level
Can I just jack up the front ?
The repair manual says to make sure the car is as level as possible. I don’t know how far off the fluid level will be if you just jack up the front. It might be ok, or it might be quite incorrect, depending on the angle.
@@Viktor_G_Automotive yea not worth doing on stands..to dangerous for me
Hello Viktor! If the temperature too low, what is happening while we driving on the long way? and If the temperature too high, what is happening while we driving on the long way?
Sorry, I don’t quite understand your question.
@@Viktor_G_Automotive I mean if the fluid filled less than requirement or fluid filled Overload, what will happening while we are driving? Thanks!
@@mubankhwamsuk incorrect fluid level can result in poor quality shifting and/or transmission damage
How long does it need to idle to reach temp for the last draining part? I’ve been idling for several minutes but the D light has not come back on
So I’m at the part of this service where I turn the vehicle on. Run it from P through D and back up to P. But when I cycle it back down D, N, D, N etc…the D light never goes out. What might that mean? Transmission is still too warm from previous drive time?
@@ryanmolique8137 hi, as per the video, after you put it into the temperature detection mode by moving between D and N for 6 seconds: if the D indicator is off, it’s too cold, if D is on, it’s at the proper temperature, if it’s flashing D, the transmission is too hot. Make sure it says D when it is in park and neutral after activating the temperature detection mode, if it says P or N, you didn’t put it in temperature detection mode correctly.
Well done! Thanks
You are welcome!
Do you think it would be possible to add fluid threw overflow tube?
Theoretically, yes.
Excellent tutorial! Is it still 2 quarts in an ES or RX? Or would they need 3 quarts? Thanks Viktor!
The 2010-15 RX and 2007-18 ES will be identical to this, 2 quarts, transmission is exactly the same.
If you are doing a different year RX/ES, it will be different. Cheer!
@@Viktor_G_Automotive Perfect... thank you, Viktor!
@@soccerbrett1Any time!
Is a transmission fluid filler required to do this job or can it be done by just pouring with a tube into the fill hole?
As long as you are able to get the fluid into the fill hole, it doesn’t matter how you get it in there.
@@Viktor_G_Automotive Excellent thanks so much! 👍
@@louissummers8747 no problem!
Hi Viktor, service manuals available online mention that ATF oil draining and refilling should be done 3 times in a row during one oil change but on your video you did that only one time. I want to ask if you think that changing the oil three times is excessive? Oil volume in a transmission is about 6 liters so refilling 2 liters means that 66% of old oil is still in transmission.
The more times you do the drain and fill, the more fluid you will replace. I would do it at least once, or more if you want.
Your spot on. Just doing one drain and refill is almost pointless if 66% of the contaminated oil is still in circulation.
Hey Viktor, so the quantity of T oil is actually in excess and doing that will actually calibrate the quantity of T oil?
You overfill the transmission initially and then drain out the excess.
There is some confusion as to when/how often to replace oil in Automatic transmission. What are the time/milage intervals that I should follow to be on a conservative side? I have NX300 2021 with 23k miles and trying to plan preventative maintenance. THANKS!!!
I would replace it every 6 years/60K miles
It's actually very easy to change transmission fluid for as long as you have code reader or follow Viktor on how to put car into TC service mode. My car is 30K, I just do a drain and fill. NX300 actually has about 6.5qts transmission fluid, but you'll only drain out nearly 2qts and put back 2qts. Even with 30K, it was actually brownish, not the red color. In order to get to that RED color, you may need to do this 3-4 times but with 23K miles, maybe 2 times.
Here's the step, you don't even have to lift the car to do it.
1. Find a level ground (very important) to make sure you car is level.
2. Turn the steering to the left, on the Driver wheel
3. remove the 4 plastic plugs, go on top of it, to pull out, it will fall out, you can use a screw driver, make sure not the bottom else you'll break the plastic plugs. You can re-use them.
4. Once remove plastic shield, you'll see a fill-plug (24MM). Make sure you can remove them, if the car never been done, it comes out pretty easily.
5. drain the transmission fluid with 6mm hex, locate just below the fill-plug.
6. use same 6mm hex to remove plastic plug inside drain plug, turn left to remove it. About 1qts of additional fluid will come out. When nothing else come out, put back the plastic plug, and drain plug (not too tight yet) you will need to remove for fill level.
7. Fill the transmission fluid - 2 qts (can be tricky because of location. I use a manual 1qts manual pump.) Tighten the fill plug to 30 ft pound. You can put plastic cover back on.
8. run the car to 104 degree or 40 degree celsius. use the time to run all the Gears (10 seconds each) so that new fluid can be mixed in with old fluid. remove drain plug and let the excess drain, about 1/2 qts. Once you see trickle drop, close it and tighten it 30 ft pound.
Enjoy you day!
This seems like a long procedure, but it doesn't take longer than 30 mins and you don't need to jack up your car and very minimal tool needed!
Good luck!
@@rontan8954 very nice!
@@Viktor_G_Automotive Thank you sir!!!! Car is driven super gently with very smooth gears switching action.
Why dont we put back the same fluid amount which we took out. Why do we have to connect computer
@@aydinguvengunduz in the video I show how to do it properly as per the repair manual. If you would like to do it some other way, you are welcome to go for it.
Can't I just measure exactly what came out and pump the same amount back so I can avoid all the temperature level check?
I show how to do it as per the repair manual, if you want to do it differently, go for it. Considering you only replace the fluid once every 6 years or so, what’s an extra 15 minutes to check the temperature and level it 100% properly.
@@Viktor_G_Automotive Good point
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Your videos are excellent. I hope you keep them coming. Amazon says that the gasket does not fit a 2007 ES 350, are they wrong?
Thanks Hanz! All the part numbers listed are correct, Amazon interchange info is often inaccurate.