brad1285

Hello, I've bought a 94Es300, 155k miles on engine. I know a new tranny was put in at 70k. But I dont know the service on the new tranny. Should I drain and fill just tranny pan or a full flush? Also, what is the best ATF for this car and is there a tranny filter that should be changed also? Thanks in advance for any help......

Brad1285

BDSL

Use the search function.

Walnut

Do a full flush and refill with a synthetic like Amsoil. Then you never have to change it again. There is no replaceable filter per se, just a cleanable screen.

01LEXPL

iTrader: (10)

Honestly, drain & fill.

Especially with a car/trans that old. Hell, i thought my 2001 was old... which is why i drain/fill replace filter & gasket with OEM oil. Not gonna mess up my trans. with converting to synthetic @ 110k miles... way too much can go wrong.

Its a tough call, but do some research and decide for yourself. I've done it and did an extensive thread on here about it. Just look it up.

Supralaju

Does this model acomes woth Tranny Restainer? i'm sure it has.. because this has 1MZFE engine? If its the same replace the gearbox strainer and use the Toyota Original tranny oil

ikant

It's has been recommended to DRAIN and fill (on my 2ES). As LEXPL said, "way too much can go wrong".

Interestingly enough I was watching Motor Week [last week], and Goss suggested a tranny FLUSH every 30k because of the buildup, or pay MUCH more down the line when you need to get a new transmission. I want to email him to hear his suggestion on flushing older vehicles--chances are he'll say the same, just drain.

brad1285

Thanks to all.. Drain and fill it is. Is there any need to drop the pan? If so,what extras will I need to buy to complete the job...
Brad1285

OceanView

Drain and fill is what I've done on my car and no problems with 299k miles

BDSL

I see that you don't know how to use the search function.....

The pan does NOT need to be dropped. There is a drain plug.

brad1285

Thanks BDSL, your right ,but I'm learning!