GS4_Fiend

iTrader: (22)

Just drain and refill 1.8 quartz every half year - a year and you will be fine.

Euro09

so what about the engine oil then ? what kind of oil do u guys usually use ? Can I use Mobil 1 5W-30 ? I have the GS300-2000 (Platinum) and the car currently has 100K miles so what do u guys recommend?

Thanks,

Andy

burny

you can flush it yourself and it is pretty dang easy. I used 14 quarts last flush I did. Every 30k works fine if you flush it. Type T-IV only and you can get it at Toyota.

vinnieu117

iTrader: (2)

Transmission is at your own discretion really, a flush is always safe, its dropping the pan and changing the filter that pushes risks at higher miles. You can go 25-30,000 miles between tranny services (flushes) drain fill and fills work because your always keeping fresh fluid circulating. Oil wise, synthetic is always the best way to go, and although you can go 5-6,000 miles on it as the recommended interval, but i cahnge mine every 3000 just to get a new filter on. Weight depends a lot on climate/time of year 5 or 10w30 are good

Euro09

so how many qts do I need (drain/refill) ? I am talking about the engine oil so I can use Mobil 1 10W-30 eventhough I had 100K miles at the clock ?

Thanks,

Andy

sakataj

iTrader: (182)

are you in memphis also sir?

i think mine uses 5 or 5.5 im not sure....i dont really remember as i do full synthetic so i only change every 4k-5k i guess its time for a oil change though since i cant remember! oh yeah i have 102k an i still use 10w-30 full synthetic

Euro09

Ok I guess im gona get 6qts just incase it needs...Did u use Mobil1 or Castrol? What is the difference btwn 10W-30 and 10W-40 do you know ?

Andy

sakataj

iTrader: (182)

i use mobile 1 and HONESTLY i dont. i have always either run 5w-30 or 10w-30

jonathancl

I did a tranny drain/refill at 75k.

The fluid was pink, very smooth. I won't bother to change it again.

There's a reason the maintenance schedule says to inspect only: it isn't necessary to replace it.

GS4_Fiend

iTrader: (22)

Castrol Fully Synthetic 5w-30, 5.5 qtz Cheaper than Mobil 1. Buy the 5qtz jug at Walmart, cheaper.

memGS300

Yes to Memphis question

LexFather

THis has been talked about (to death) please search. Moved to the tranny forum

denut-L

iTrader: (11)

5w30 Amsoil oil,K&n oil filter, Amsoil universal trans fluid drain n fill = $84 and call it a day.

synco357

iTrader: (5)

Transmission fluid flush is left to the discretion of the driver. If you drive hard 8 out of 10 times when you drive, I would recommend draining and refilling every 3rd oil change interval (9,000 miles) But if you are a lazy driver then every 15000 miles is fine.

Check the fluid by placing the dip stick on a white paper cloth. If the color looks reddish/brown (smells slightly burn) you’re probably due for a fluid change.

If your fluid is pinkish/reddish and have a sweet smell/taste you’re good!

Good luck,

Andre

PS: If you have a higher stall converter and are an aggressive driver, I’d change it every other oil change!!!

sakataj

iTrader: (182)

we should meet up...

and im fixing to do my tranny drain and fill....if i provide the fluid my mechanic will do it for $40 but damn fluid is close to 100 for 20 quarts