Idiot proof transmission fluid level check on very hot summer day?
#16
#17
I don't think the ScanGauge II is necessary if the car hasn't been driven for 24 hours because then transmission and its fluid should gradually heat up to 104 degrees by the late afternoon hours just like the outside air temperature has. To verify that assumption I can measure the temp of the fluid that flows or dribbes out directly with a conventional household bulb thermometer.
#18
You definitely have to be very careful doing this on jack stands because the vehicle needs to be level. It's not just about access, if the front end is lifted higher than the back, you can't get an accurate fill level.
If Lexus routinely under filled these from the factory, you would see a huge amount of fried transmissions and class action lawsuits. Has even one person on this forum said they had a transmission problem when they bought it new?
If Lexus routinely under filled these from the factory, you would see a huge amount of fried transmissions and class action lawsuits. Has even one person on this forum said they had a transmission problem when they bought it new?
Last edited by gemigniani; 07-06-17 at 09:44 AM.
#19
I did change the transmission fluid on my ES350 at 105K miles. The original fluid came out many shade darker than the new cherry red Toyota WS ATF. I used the infrared thermometer to measure the temperature of the fluid indirectly through the oil pan. Now, my ES350 reached 200K miles, I might do it again if I plan to keep the car for another 5-6 years.
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Last edited by htd4555; 07-06-17 at 11:03 AM.
#20
I wonder if using digital kitchen food thermometer would do the trick...???
Undo the fill bolt and feed thermometer probe inside the transmission pan until it's submerged in the fluid.
Read the temp....
I'm guessing the thermometer probe would need to be somewhat flexible and not get trapped on something inside.
Just throwing the idea out there, lol
Undo the fill bolt and feed thermometer probe inside the transmission pan until it's submerged in the fluid.
Read the temp....
I'm guessing the thermometer probe would need to be somewhat flexible and not get trapped on something inside.
Just throwing the idea out there, lol
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#23
You can also read ATF fluid temp accurately by shorting pins 4 and 13 on OBDII port or loading TechStream on a laptop with a MVCI cable ($20).
http://www.instructables.com/id/Tran...d-Replacement/
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#24
I am so used to changing the transmission fluid on my cars every 30 or 60k miles. But in my area, I have found absolutely no one who agrees to do this tranny fluid change on my 2013 ES350. The Lexus dealer says no way, and even independent shops say there is no reason to do it, even after I tell them that I plan to own this car to over 200k miles. I've even flat out said that I "don't care about the labor charges of your shop" and nobody bites.
#25
I am so used to changing the transmission fluid on my cars every 30 or 60k miles. But in my area, I have found absolutely no one who agrees to do this tranny fluid change on my 2013 ES350. The Lexus dealer says no way, and even independent shops say there is no reason to do it, even after I tell them that I plan to own this car to over 200k miles. I've even flat out said that I "don't care about the labor charges of your shop" and nobody bites.
Some instructions here: https://www.clublexus.com/forums/es-5th-gen-2007-2012/680314-es350-diy-transmission-fluid-change.html
#26
Plenty of video's on the drain and fill method. I use a scangauge 2 for the temps. uses roughly 2 quarts and easily performed.
The ES 350 also has a paper filter element, not a screen like some toyota's. The filter should be changed as well as it will reduce flow over time.
The ES 350 also has a paper filter element, not a screen like some toyota's. The filter should be changed as well as it will reduce flow over time.
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