Transmission filter change?
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Transmission filter change?
How many of you change the transmission filter?
I have 133k miles on my AWD 08 GS350. I want to do the 3x drain and refill method. On youtube, I see people change the filter. I could not find much info about the filter change on CL. The filter change is a decent sized job, dropping the entire transmission pan requires a lift, and large oil collection trays.
What do most of you do? Simply do the drain and refill, or do you also change the filter?
I have 133k miles on my AWD 08 GS350. I want to do the 3x drain and refill method. On youtube, I see people change the filter. I could not find much info about the filter change on CL. The filter change is a decent sized job, dropping the entire transmission pan requires a lift, and large oil collection trays.
What do most of you do? Simply do the drain and refill, or do you also change the filter?
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User 122922 (08-04-21)
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You sure there is a transmission filter?
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Well, I found the tread with the filter. I still dont see as many people changing the filter as I see changing the fluid...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...iy-w-pics.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...iy-w-pics.html
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I got a newsletter from Blackstone Labs today, where they spoke about lifetime transmission fluid. You can check it out here. With that said, I might not change the filter.
Blackstone Labs - Lifetime Transmission Fluid writeup
Blackstone Labs - Lifetime Transmission Fluid writeup
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Well, I found the tread with the filter. I still dont see as many people changing the filter as I see changing the fluid...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...iy-w-pics.html
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gs-...iy-w-pics.html
I got a newsletter from Blackstone Labs today, where they spoke about lifetime transmission fluid. You can check it out here. With that said, I might not change the filter.
Blackstone Labs - Lifetime Transmission Fluid writeup
Blackstone Labs - Lifetime Transmission Fluid writeup
I look at this way the cost to refresh the transmission fluid is very low compared to the tranny failing.
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Easy2take (08-23-19)
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I had my tranny filter replaced.
Did the job myself, not a difficult job took me 3 hrs at most (I was cleaning everything thoroughly). Just drain the fluid, drop the pan and filter is in there held by 4 bolts. Afterwards make sure you put a right amount of fluid in. That's it.
If you never had your transmission fluid replaced it's a good idea to do this a few times (just as you mentioned) before replacing filter, so the old filter is going to catch any gunk. Afterwards you put in a new filter and it stays clean. Lift the car with 4 jack stands and make sure it's level, but since you saw how to replace the fluid you should know that. After each drain and refill it's a good idea to shift you car into D and R and go through all gears a few times so the oil can circulate through the system and you are not draining your new oil, spinning wheels should not be a problem when your car is lifted.
Did the job myself, not a difficult job took me 3 hrs at most (I was cleaning everything thoroughly). Just drain the fluid, drop the pan and filter is in there held by 4 bolts. Afterwards make sure you put a right amount of fluid in. That's it.
If you never had your transmission fluid replaced it's a good idea to do this a few times (just as you mentioned) before replacing filter, so the old filter is going to catch any gunk. Afterwards you put in a new filter and it stays clean. Lift the car with 4 jack stands and make sure it's level, but since you saw how to replace the fluid you should know that. After each drain and refill it's a good idea to shift you car into D and R and go through all gears a few times so the oil can circulate through the system and you are not draining your new oil, spinning wheels should not be a problem when your car is lifted.
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three36ixx (12-04-19)
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Can you please share your experience if you did the transmission filter ? And also if you done the 3x drain n fill and how’s your car perform at this mileage? Mine has 110mi and I’m going to use Amsoil signature series and I’m not sure if I should change the trans filter or not ? Thanks for taking the time to answer
How many of you change the transmission filter?
I have 133k miles on my AWD 08 GS350. I want to do the 3x drain and refill method. On youtube, I see people change the filter. I could not find much info about the filter change on CL. The filter change is a decent sized job, dropping the entire transmission pan requires a lift, and large oil collection trays.
What do most of you do? Simply do the drain and refill, or do you also change the filter?
I have 133k miles on my AWD 08 GS350. I want to do the 3x drain and refill method. On youtube, I see people change the filter. I could not find much info about the filter change on CL. The filter change is a decent sized job, dropping the entire transmission pan requires a lift, and large oil collection trays.
What do most of you do? Simply do the drain and refill, or do you also change the filter?
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after research, I decided that at my mileage, I do not think I need a filter change. I would do a filter change as I approach 200k miles though. Currently, I intended to do the 3x drain and refill, however, I only done one so far. My car shifted fine before, but I think it did help. It is on my to-do list to do the others. I am at 155k mile now, and I intend to do the other 2 drain& refill before the end of the year. I did find it difficult to get the car level to do the refill. I used my friend’s lift to do it.
Can you please share your experience if you did the transmission filter ? And also if you done the 3x drain n fill and how’s your car perform at this mileage? Mine has 110mi and I’m going to use Amsoil signature series and I’m not sure if I should change the trans filter or not ? Thanks for taking the time to answer
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User 122922 (08-07-21)
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Did the filter at 70,000 miles
I had a mechanic change the filter and fluid for me at 70K miles. I bought it with 65K miles on it. I want the car to last me another 10 years. The car is at 78K miles so I am averaging 5K miles per year. I also had the oil changed for both differentials. I will have this done every 60K miles. With luck, maybe I can keep this car going 20 more years (as long as parts are available and the [EXPLETIVE DELETED] politicians don't make my car illegal).
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