Power Steering and Transmission Fluid Change
#16
Thanks Lexmex. I don't think my filter's ever been changed. I bought the car with 95,000 miles and I'm about to hit 100,000 so I'll go ahead and change the filter now.Are there individual magnets in the pan or is the drain plug the (only) magnet? I'd like to know if there's anything other than a filter and gasket I need to buy before doing the job....Do I need to buy the filter and gasket from Lexus? Do you use Permatex on the gasket?
Thanks,
Martin
Thanks,
Martin
#17
Moderator
This thread has been very helpfull. I changed my transmission fluid yesterday but my check engine light is still on and I checked the code and states that I have a transmission shift solenoid malfunction. Is this an easy fix and how much will parts cost me?
I wasn't able to drain the fluid from the differential because where the bolt is located it is very tight and my 10mm hex socket can't fit in that tight space because of the subframe. I'm thinking I need to get a breaker bar to fit in that tight space.
I wasn't able to drain the fluid from the differential because where the bolt is located it is very tight and my 10mm hex socket can't fit in that tight space because of the subframe. I'm thinking I need to get a breaker bar to fit in that tight space.
Last edited by Trexus; 12-06-09 at 12:49 AM.
#18
Super Moderator
Thanks Lexmex. I don't think my filter's ever been changed. I bought the car with 95,000 miles and I'm about to hit 100,000 so I'll go ahead and change the filter now.Are there individual magnets in the pan or is the drain plug the (only) magnet? I'd like to know if there's anything other than a filter and gasket I need to buy before doing the job....Do I need to buy the filter and gasket from Lexus? Do you use Permatex on the gasket?
Thanks,
Martin
Thanks,
Martin
#19
Super Moderator
This thread has been very helpfull. I changed my transmission fluid yesterday but my check engine light is still on and I checked the code and states that I have a transmission shift solenoid malfunction. Is this an easy fix and how much will parts cost me?
I wasn't able to drain the fluid from the differential because where the bolt is located it is very tight and my 10mm hex socket can't fit in that tight space because of the subframe. I'm thinking I need to get a breaker bar to fit in that tight space.
I wasn't able to drain the fluid from the differential because where the bolt is located it is very tight and my 10mm hex socket can't fit in that tight space because of the subframe. I'm thinking I need to get a breaker bar to fit in that tight space.
#20
Driver
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This thread has been very helpfull. I changed my transmission fluid yesterday but my check engine light is still on and I checked the code and states that I have a transmission shift solenoid malfunction. Is this an easy fix and how much will parts cost me?
I wasn't able to drain the fluid from the differential because where the bolt is located it is very tight and my 10mm hex socket can't fit in that tight space because of the subframe. I'm thinking I need to get a breaker bar to fit in that tight space.
I wasn't able to drain the fluid from the differential because where the bolt is located it is very tight and my 10mm hex socket can't fit in that tight space because of the subframe. I'm thinking I need to get a breaker bar to fit in that tight space.
#21
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#23
Driver
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I have been using Mobil 1 ATF for my power steering. I believe others have used Amsoil Synthetic ATF as well.
I'm pretty sure you should NOT use power steering fluid. If you look on the cap of the resivoir it should state what exactly you need. (Most likely Dex III)
I'm pretty sure you should NOT use power steering fluid. If you look on the cap of the resivoir it should state what exactly you need. (Most likely Dex III)
#24
just curious, what would happen if i put regular PS fluid?
#25
i found it on on the website
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...Name=Valvoline
is this what i should be looking for and putting into the PS system?
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...Name=Valvoline
is this what i should be looking for and putting into the PS system?
#27
http://www.autozone.com/autozone/cat...ndName=Coastal
guys i went with this stuff, it was red colored and it seems like it mixing in well with the previous fluid.
guys i went with this stuff, it was red colored and it seems like it mixing in well with the previous fluid.
#28
Lexus Champion
that will work fine as long as it has the certification symbol and writing on the back label somewhere. coastal is usually reputable enough fluid. I used their gear oil [synblend 75w90] in my mazda before, no problems.
III downwards compat to II as far as trans and power steering , in lexus
III downwards compat to II as far as trans and power steering , in lexus
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