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transmission flush at 73k miles

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Old 10-13-16, 03:30 PM
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Yeah ok let's not get carried away
Old 10-14-16, 06:41 AM
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Here are your shift solenoids and a new clean filter. When you pull the pan and filter you get 4 quarts total out.
Old 10-14-16, 07:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Kennyr44
Here are your shift solenoids and a new clean filter. When you pull the pan and filter you get 4 quarts total out.
Looking at all those submerged electronics makes me want a manual six-speed
Old 10-16-16, 07:42 PM
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I buy Lincoln fleet vehicles.
First tranny oil change is recommended at 150,000 miles.

Took in a 2011 Town Car at about 140,000 miles, tranny oil changed.
My warranties are good to 150,000 miles. At 159,000 miles that tranny gave up :/ $3200 rebuild.

I had an identical 2011 Town Car...I said screw it, let's see what happens if we don't service the tranny oil.
Currently... the original tranny on that vehicle, has 339,000 miles. Never once was the tranny fluid changed. Shifts like a new car.
Old 10-19-16, 10:05 PM
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Originally Posted by roadfrog
Only in the US. In every other market (including Canada), the manual specifically states that trans flushes are required, Marketing in the US is why it's not required there.
Lexus in Australia advises Auto Transmission is sealed unit & fluid change not required.
Old 10-20-16, 03:55 AM
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I plan on a drain & refill regimen & will start at 60,000 miles.
Old 10-20-16, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by LexusOz
Lexus in Australia advises Auto Transmission is sealed unit & fluid change not required.
They can say it's "sealed" all they want. It's not. It has a drain plug and a fill plug, regardless of where you live on this planet. Further, did you refer to your maintenance schedule? Never mind what Lexus "says" verbally and refer to your manual. When I checked the market sites (Europe, Asia, etc) I know I saw reference to fluid changes except for the US.
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There is a reason it was designed with a 10 quart capacity and that reason was not for fluid longevity IMO.

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