Any high mileage RX without transmission problem?
02-03-10 | 10:59 AM
#17
It`s a screen isnt it? was their a lot of silt on the bottom of the pan? I changed mine to synthetic two months ago to Amsoil. Not any huge difference,just piece of mind really. But what concerned me is,the other day (Saturday) it was a high of 19 degrees here. And my trans was acting real strange,slipping from 3rd to 4th gear. 
I dont know what that was all about unless the Synthetic is cleaning things up in their. (yes the fluid level is correct)
I dont know what that was all about unless the Synthetic is cleaning things up in their. (yes the fluid level is correct)Well, you failed to state current mileage(s) on the car. Nice to see someone else using just the Toyota Spec Oil.
02-03-10 | 05:47 PM
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The maint schedule on my 09 recommends changing tranny fluid every 60k (if used for towing). No maint at all if you don't tow. One could certainly change the fluid every 60k, or 30k for overkill.
It also states:
"Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration,
and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle."
I think older models used ATF IV. A lot of transmissions are very sensitive to the type of fluid. The above statement in the manual could be used to void any warranty claims should you use non-approved fluid.
It also states:
"Using automatic transmission fluid other than “Toyota Genuine ATF WS” may cause
deterioration in shift quality, locking up of your transmission accompanied by vibration,
and ultimately damage the automatic transmission of your vehicle."
I think older models used ATF IV. A lot of transmissions are very sensitive to the type of fluid. The above statement in the manual could be used to void any warranty claims should you use non-approved fluid.
02-05-10 | 12:12 PM
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02-05-10 | 03:13 PM
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2004 RX330 with 125,000 miles. Had transmission fluid changed once, at 110k. No problems other than the original jerking when shifting, which took about a dozen trips to the dealer to finally get them to load the proper program, fixing the problem.
02-09-10 | 03:28 PM
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2004 RX330 w/ 108K miles; never had the transmission fluid changed yet; had the ecu flashed in 2005 and have been pumping premium since, but still jerks from 2nd to 3rd gear once in a while. it also delays shifting sometimes from 2nd to 3rd, but other than that, still going strong.
02-09-10 | 05:08 PM
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2004 RX330 w/ 108K miles; never had the transmission fluid changed yet; had the ecu flashed in 2005 and have been pumping premium since, but still jerks from 2nd to 3rd gear once in a while. it also delays shifting sometimes from 2nd to 3rd, but other than that, still going strong.
02-10-10 | 07:53 AM
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Why?
2004 RX330 w/ 108K miles; never had the transmission fluid changed yet; had the ecu flashed in 2005 and have been pumping premium since, but still jerks from 2nd to 3rd gear once in a while. it also delays shifting sometimes from 2nd to 3rd, but other than that, still going strong.
A $100 bill is a lot cheaper then a new tranny.
RX transmission problem?
04-04-10 | 10:39 AM
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I had a 1986 cressida that went 529,000 on the same motor ps and rear end also the transmission all I used was Mobil one synthetic every where on the car my 1991 lexus has 238,000 miles and use mobil one again everywere and no problems ams oil is also great anytime you use synthetic oil you will improve the chances of you car going a H--- of a lot miles...
