Hgspine

Hello,

Does anyone know the correct torque specification for tightening of the transmission drain plug with a torque wrench?

Also, does the transmission drain plug use a gasket (like the engine oil pan drain plug does)?

Thank you.

Howard
2001 RX300 AWD

salimshah

Please read the DIY.

Salim

Hgspine

Thank you Salim.

I looked at the DIY and see that the transmission fluid drain plug torque is 36 foot pounds.

I don't see anything about a gasket or o-ring for the transmission fluid drain plug.

Howard

chunktwo

iTrader: (2)

there likely is a crush washer for the plug.

you have two options - go to or call your local lexus dealer to ask/purchase the part - or when you take the plug off you will see whether there is on - and you can just reuse it.

i know they say to replace it - but between multiple oil changes for my civic, rsx and is300 over the years ive replaced may 3 or 4 of those crush washers.

carguy07

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rx-...shers-fyi.html