Transmission flush
#1
Instructor
Thread Starter
Transmission flush
Just wondering how many miles does everyone go between a transmission flush?
Also, How can I tell if my transmission fluid is still good or not?
Lastly can I take it to an independent shop or is it better to be done at a Lexus or Toyota service center?
Also, How can I tell if my transmission fluid is still good or not?
Lastly can I take it to an independent shop or is it better to be done at a Lexus or Toyota service center?
#2
Lexus Test Driver
Do NOT do a FLUSH! Be sure to do a drain and fill. How many miles do you have on your RX? What color is the fluid? It can be taken to an independent shop as long as they use a fluid which is compatible with the RX's tranny.
For the RX330 I would say to drop the pan and change filter at 60k, and then change only the fluid every 30k, till you reach around 135-140k miles and then change the filter again.
For the RX330 I would say to drop the pan and change filter at 60k, and then change only the fluid every 30k, till you reach around 135-140k miles and then change the filter again.
#4
Instructor
Thread Starter
Do NOT do a FLUSH! Be sure to do a drain and fill. How many miles do you have on your RX? What color is the fluid? It can be taken to an independent shop as long as they use a fluid which is compatible with the RX's tranny.
For the RX330 I would say to drop the pan and change filter at 60k, and then change only the fluid every 30k, till you reach around 135-140k miles and then change the filter again.
For the RX330 I would say to drop the pan and change filter at 60k, and then change only the fluid every 30k, till you reach around 135-140k miles and then change the filter again.
So Whatever shop I call I should make they do a whole drain and refill instead of flush, correct?
I will check the color of the fluid tomorrow.
#5
I'm sorry, but what is wrong with a transmission flush? Had it done twice on a '95 Avalon with good results - cleared up a slow 2-3 shift. Does a flush cause problems with the Lexus transmissions?
Tom
Tom
#6
Advanced
I am curious about that also. Our 04 RX330 has had a fluid exchange at 60K, 90, and 120K.
#7
Moderator
About every 30k on RX 2006 or earlier. Starting with the 2007 model Lexus went to "World Standard Transmission Fluid", that synthetic fluid is good for the life of the vehicle.
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#9
Lexus Champion
#10
If you have synthetic brand in there, I would do at 100 K but if conventional oil I would do 60,000 to 80,000 miles. Lexus dealer does flash, at least at Pohanka Lexus and it cost 350 something.
On my BMW is also said life time on oil pan, but I will replace at 100K.
On my BMW is also said life time on oil pan, but I will replace at 100K.
#11
Instructor
Thread Starter
Well I just called a Toyota service, and they said that they only do drains now because Toyota doesn't recommend flushes because the pressure from the machine can cause leaks in components of the engine or something like that. Sorry I don't remember what he said verbatim.
#12
Moderator
We have discussed this here extensively. Read the manual for the 2007 or above. No transmission service is required on any maintenance schedule unless you are towing or going off road (neither of which is recommended for the RX). Lexus says this and I assume they know what they are talking about.
#13
Lexus Test Driver
We have discussed this here extensively. Read the manual for the 2007 or above. No transmission service is required on any maintenance schedule unless you are towing or going off road (neither of which is recommended for the RX). Lexus says this and I assume they know what they are talking about.
#14
Lexus Test Driver
Someone mentioned "Fluid Exchange" this is different than a flush, and usually safer, but It's better to just to do it the old fashion way and do drain and fill's, because many people confuse Fluid Exchange and a Flush and mixing those two words up could lead to a very expensive mistake.
#15
Drain and fill, every 20K miles. In fact, my fluid is still so fresh, I will bump it up to 25K.