A few basic service questions...
08-28-05, 07:44 PM
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A few basic service questions...
Hi all,
About to do a full service on 96 LS400 at 150K. A few questions:
1. ATF: Type T-II or equivalent. Any good equivalents out there or do I have to go to Toyota dealership?
2. Brake fluid: Shop manual says FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE-J1703. Is this regular DOT 3 fluid (gunk)?
3. Power steering fluid: Dexron-IIE ATF, can I use Dexron III?
4. Tranny filter - do I need to go to Lexus or is this a cheap toyota part?
5. Spark plugs - any gotchas?
6. Do I need to change the air con fluid and/or filter?
Thanks for any tips! My LS is still working 100% perfectly and floats on air. Unbelievable, and I want to keep it that way!
Dean
About to do a full service on 96 LS400 at 150K. A few questions:
1. ATF: Type T-II or equivalent. Any good equivalents out there or do I have to go to Toyota dealership?
2. Brake fluid: Shop manual says FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE-J1703. Is this regular DOT 3 fluid (gunk)?
3. Power steering fluid: Dexron-IIE ATF, can I use Dexron III?
4. Tranny filter - do I need to go to Lexus or is this a cheap toyota part?
5. Spark plugs - any gotchas?
6. Do I need to change the air con fluid and/or filter?
Thanks for any tips! My LS is still working 100% perfectly and floats on air. Unbelievable, and I want to keep it that way!
Dean
08-28-05, 08:15 PM
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Originally Posted by deanbrown3
Hi all,
About to do a full service on 96 LS400 at 150K. A few questions:
1. ATF: Type T-II or equivalent. Any good equivalents out there or do I have to go to Toyota dealership? either toyota or lexus toyota is cheaper but the same stuff
2. Brake fluid: Shop manual says FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE-J1703. Is this regular DOT 3 fluid (gunk)? any dot 3 or dot 4 brake fluid
3. Power steering fluid: Dexron-IIE ATF, can I use Dexron III? yes if it calls for dex ll u can use dex lll
4. Tranny filter - do I need to go to Lexus or is this a cheap toyota part? dont think there is a trans filter but i could be wrong. go to lexus for this 1
5. Spark plugs - any gotchas? ngk or go to toyota
6. Do I need to change the air con fluid and/or filter? holy fobbish
nope. maybe ur cabin filter yes change
Thanks for any tips! My LS is still working 100% perfectly and floats on air. Unbelievable, and I want to keep it that way!
Dean
About to do a full service on 96 LS400 at 150K. A few questions:
1. ATF: Type T-II or equivalent. Any good equivalents out there or do I have to go to Toyota dealership? either toyota or lexus toyota is cheaper but the same stuff
2. Brake fluid: Shop manual says FMVSS No. 116 DOT 3 or SAE-J1703. Is this regular DOT 3 fluid (gunk)? any dot 3 or dot 4 brake fluid
3. Power steering fluid: Dexron-IIE ATF, can I use Dexron III? yes if it calls for dex ll u can use dex lll
4. Tranny filter - do I need to go to Lexus or is this a cheap toyota part? dont think there is a trans filter but i could be wrong. go to lexus for this 1
5. Spark plugs - any gotchas? ngk or go to toyota
6. Do I need to change the air con fluid and/or filter? holy fobbish
nope. maybe ur cabin filter yes changeThanks for any tips! My LS is still working 100% perfectly and floats on air. Unbelievable, and I want to keep it that way!
Dean
08-29-05, 12:36 PM
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Ok thanks for the reply!
T-II ATF $385 / qt at Toyota, $9.45 at Lexus dealership! Go figure
Also the tranny filter is a wire mesh that can be cleaned and does not need to be replaced.
Just one more question - what's the life expectancy of the plug wires. The guy at the lexus shop said if its working fine (which it is) then don't replace them.
Dean
T-II ATF $385 / qt at Toyota, $9.45 at Lexus dealership! Go figure
Also the tranny filter is a wire mesh that can be cleaned and does not need to be replaced.
Just one more question - what's the life expectancy of the plug wires. The guy at the lexus shop said if its working fine (which it is) then don't replace them.
Dean
08-29-05, 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by deanbrown3
Ok thanks for the reply!
T-II ATF $385 / qt at Toyota, $9.45 at Lexus dealership! Go figure
Also the tranny filter is a wire mesh that can be cleaned and does not need to be replaced.
Just one more question - what's the life expectancy of the plug wires. The guy at the lexus shop said if its working fine (which it is) then don't replace them.
Dean
T-II ATF $385 / qt at Toyota, $9.45 at Lexus dealership! Go figure
Also the tranny filter is a wire mesh that can be cleaned and does not need to be replaced.
Just one more question - what's the life expectancy of the plug wires. The guy at the lexus shop said if its working fine (which it is) then don't replace them.
Dean
Get the T-IV fluid, not T-II, if such still exists. At 150K, most likely the plugs were replaced at 90K, so it might be time to change them anyhow.
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Originally Posted by deanbrown3
Ok thanks for the reply!
T-II ATF $385 / qt at Toyota, $9.45 at Lexus dealership! Go figure
Also the tranny filter is a wire mesh that can be cleaned and does not need to be replaced.
Just one more question - what's the life expectancy of the plug wires. The guy at the lexus shop said if its working fine (which it is) then don't replace them.
Dean
T-II ATF $385 / qt at Toyota, $9.45 at Lexus dealership! Go figure
Also the tranny filter is a wire mesh that can be cleaned and does not need to be replaced.
Just one more question - what's the life expectancy of the plug wires. The guy at the lexus shop said if its working fine (which it is) then don't replace them.
Dean
after a couple years it might be a good idea to change them. but if u want to save ur self some money u dont have to replace them till they start giving u trouble
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