raytseng

as with most things there are DIYs for this in the sticky (or search).

sakataj

iTrader: (182)

much easier solution and completely drains everything


http://youtu.be/UUD0cjNcqFk

ThomasGS4

iTrader: (19)

Taking off the wheels are such a PITA.

sakataj

iTrader: (182)

lazy..........

actually it does suck when you lowered. im not even that low and my low profile jack wont fit under the car anymore. im glad a buddy has a rack in his garage

KingNasGS4

iTrader: (22)

thats the vid I saw once maybe about a year ago and that's why I asked If it should be done from the bottom or to do like you guys were talking about and take it out with a soap bottle nozzle.

raytseng

It's your choice.

As in the other DIY threads, it's mentioned it's a tradeoff of pros/cons.

If you just suck from the top,
pro: easy, each procedure takes less time, less messy.
con: removes less fluid per procedure, so wastes fluid and overall time to change is longer (to do repeated suck/fills)

If you go from the bottom

pro: more complete job, reduces wasted fluid, "done" quicker as more fluid is exchanged per procedure.
con: technically more difficult, requires more time/expertise/equipment to complete the procedure, more potential for a mess as well as goofing up.

lexybaby77

It's a matter of preference my friend! raytseng explained it best.

War34642

So just curious... what exactly could you screw up??? I just completed the full flush underneath behind the wheel and I think I did everything right but now my steering is stiff and occasionally makes a sound when i'm backing,out (only been a day or so). I just did it for maintenance. I used Castrol Synthetic ATF (states its compatible with toyata & lexus DEX II, III). Anyhow sorry for the insert but pretty frustrated since nothing was wrong with it before.

Oh and the level is fine, still looks a little dark though...

chicov8

maybe air in the system

War34642

Thanks for the response. It was air. I bled it a few more times w the car off and then stomached a couple more bleeding cycles w it on ad drive it around for 10-15 and it worked! Steering was tight for a few days but steers w ease and silence now