Trans Fluid Change? "NO"
08-25-14 | 04:13 AM
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Service Schedule Tool on Lexus Drivers website
I like to tool on Lexus Drivers website where. After you register your vehicle and enter your current milage, they give you a custom service schedule...but it ends at 150,000 miles.
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09-02-14 | 05:26 AM
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WOW!
Was reviewing my Lexus Service History on the Lexus website and saw that my Transmission Fluid was changed before I purchased in at 58,000 miles, just before I bought in at 59,000 miles Certified. What does that mean as far as don't replace because it's permanent? Does it now need to be changed on a regular schedule?
Was reviewing my Lexus Service History on the Lexus website and saw that my Transmission Fluid was changed before I purchased in at 58,000 miles, just before I bought in at 59,000 miles Certified. What does that mean as far as don't replace because it's permanent? Does it now need to be changed on a regular schedule?
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09-02-14 | 07:28 AM
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WOW!
Was reviewing my Lexus Service History on the Lexus website and saw that my Transmission Fluid was changed before I purchased in at 58,000 miles, just before I bought in at 59,000 miles Certified. What does that mean as far as don't replace because it's permanent? Does it now need to be changed on a regular schedule?
Was reviewing my Lexus Service History on the Lexus website and saw that my Transmission Fluid was changed before I purchased in at 58,000 miles, just before I bought in at 59,000 miles Certified. What does that mean as far as don't replace because it's permanent? Does it now need to be changed on a regular schedule?
I had mine done last week. Shifts beautifully and smooth. Cost was 148 dollars and took about 90 mins to complete at my Toyota dealer.
11-30-20 | 09:41 AM
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There are more people that have had shortened transmission life after a transmission fluid flush then those that don't. The reason is the new fluid will dislodge whatever oxidation and varnish and it will clog up the tight passages leading to failure. Transmission fluid flushes can be disaster for the transmission and it's better to be left alone and allowed to complete it's life cycle.
My old BMW had 92k miles with lifetime fluids and had no problems however if someone were to change the lifetime fluid on that car there is an unusual procedure for it that requires you to pump the fluid wile it is running and hot otherwise you may risk failure down the road.
Most owners that have lifetime fills that had a transmission failure problem was not due to the fluid.
The fluid will look bad but it doesn't mean that it is bad.
My old BMW had 92k miles with lifetime fluids and had no problems however if someone were to change the lifetime fluid on that car there is an unusual procedure for it that requires you to pump the fluid wile it is running and hot otherwise you may risk failure down the road.
Most owners that have lifetime fills that had a transmission failure problem was not due to the fluid.
The fluid will look bad but it doesn't mean that it is bad.
09-29-21 | 10:15 PM
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My rig has 65k miles, and the dealer advised that transmission fluid appears to be contaminated/burnt and it's time to exchange the fluid.
Can the dealer actually see the fluid given that it's a sealed system or are they just recommending it for the sake of making money (helping prolong the transmission)?
Can the dealer actually see the fluid given that it's a sealed system or are they just recommending it for the sake of making money (helping prolong the transmission)?
09-29-21 | 11:16 PM
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My rig has 65k miles, and the dealer advised that transmission fluid appears to be contaminated/burnt and it's time to exchange the fluid.
Can the dealer actually see the fluid given that it's a sealed system or are they just recommending it for the sake of making money (helping prolong the transmission)?
Can the dealer actually see the fluid given that it's a sealed system or are they just recommending it for the sake of making money (helping prolong the transmission)?
flushing is a no no since you are already at 65k, don’t want to risk that. Either way if they really do change the fluid then it’s something good to do.
09-30-21 | 05:55 AM
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My rig has 65k miles, and the dealer advised that transmission fluid appears to be contaminated/burnt and it's time to exchange the fluid.
Can the dealer actually see the fluid given that it's a sealed system or are they just recommending it for the sake of making money (helping prolong the transmission)?
Can the dealer actually see the fluid given that it's a sealed system or are they just recommending it for the sake of making money (helping prolong the transmission)?
i performed drain & fill at maybe 80k miles, the fluid was a little dark but still clear. its good to perform drain & fill, and its not hard.
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09-30-21 | 06:04 AM
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10-01-21 | 03:28 AM
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10-02-21 | 08:36 AM
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Changing the transmission fluid and filter won't "dislodge" or "dissolve" varnish, because there isn't any varnish in a transmission. The fluid does oxidize and degrade with heat exposure - it does NOT last forever.
Any debris (clutch and steel material) is already stuck in the filter, which gets restricted with that debris - so it should be changed to reduce inlet restriction & make the transmission pump less likely to cavitate.
Any debris (clutch and steel material) is already stuck in the filter, which gets restricted with that debris - so it should be changed to reduce inlet restriction & make the transmission pump less likely to cavitate.
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