ZLHoward

Just got done changing the differential fluid on my 2010 IS250RWD with 148K miles. To my knowledge, it had not been changed before. This was an extremely easy preventative maintenance job and if you're mechanically inclined at all I would highly recommend doing this yourself rather than paying a dealer. I'm attaching a link to a great how-to a used as well as my notes that as specific to the 250. Hopefully this helps someone else out.

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...hange-diy.html

Shout out to user "Janizary" who posted that.

-My IS250 only required about 1.2qts which is exactly what the owners manual specifies.
-I used the exact fill method of filling a clear container with the exact amount of new oil as what came out and accounted for the fluid capacity of the pump I was using.
-The only "specialty" tool needed for this is a torque wrench.

OEM Toyota Differential Gear Oil LT (GL-5, 75W-85)
https://www.oempartsource.com/oem-pa...hoCFFQQAvD_BwE

Fluid Pump
https://www.harborfreight.com/gear-o...4aAh6_EALw_wcB

OEM Differential Crush Washers
https://www.ebay.com/itm/163558315256

Torque Wrench
https://www.harborfreight.com/38-in-...nch-63880.html

Old fluid (top) vs new (bottom)

Drizell

Thanks. The DLR was charging some few hundred dollars. I just feel like everytime I come in for an oil change there some 300$ repair needed or preventive maintenance. The last I had was 6 spark plugs done. Costed a pretty penny, now their like change the DIFF fluid if you plan on keeping the car. I am not a mechanic at all but glad to see this post, for sure.

2013FSport

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FWIW - if you do this early in life and switch to synthetic, the cost will pay for itself in fuel savings especially in the cooler climates.


If you feel safe driving a car up on ramps, this is a quick DIY...

Drizell

Thanks FSport. Glad to see your still up to date on the Forums. You gave me alot of previous help on other topics.