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Old 08-19-08, 04:42 PM
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im trying to search first but i noticed that most have been deleted already so have to ask again.

how much quantity of fluids do i need for 60K service:

1. complte brake fluid flush ( i will change the both break pads rear and front):

2. Differential flush:

3. Transmission flush

4. transfer case fuid flush

i plan to drop the pan also aside from the flush


the reason why i ask is he is charging me about $281 for all the fluids and i rather buy the fluid mys self and just pay the labor cost of $350
also if you can give the kind of fluid each..i will gladly appreciate it..


many thanks
Old 08-26-08, 08:33 AM
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Honestly a good suggestion is to go to a PepBoys or AutoZone type parts store and browse the shelves to see the various brands of fluids. Talk to the people there, a lot of times there is a very knowlegdeable employee who can answer a lot of your questions.
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you can find the fluid capacities using this lookup guide http://www.amsoil.com/scripts/runisa...msoiloaf:index
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Transmission flush? I thought the transmission on the GX is sealed and the fluid inside should last the life of the vehicle, was I misinformed?
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Most of your fluids that used for the front diff. rear diff. and transfer case are valvoline, that is what the dealer will sell. Transmission, you have to use toyota ATF with WS that are sold at the dealer. Steering wheel fluid are dexton 1 or 2 and brake fluid is Dot 3. Be careful with the transmission.. if you call lexus, they will tell you that it needed to go through some heating process which only dealer can do. What I did was just drain and refill. Check your owner manual for fluids capacity and requirement, it will tell you.
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