rwallican Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Any opinions on just draining/filling transmission vs. flush/fill? My dad and I were arguing about it. I was told that the LS 400 doesn't need to be flushed. :chairshot: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obergc Posted July 25, 2004 Share Posted July 25, 2004 Lots of opinions on this subject, here is a link that talks about it in great length. http://www.clublexus.com/forums/showthread...&threadid=85470 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tansupplyman Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I just started last week with an oil change to drain and add 2 qts of type IV ; bought a case at a Toyota dealer so in 18,000mi I will have 12 fresh qts in[ was $3.95/qt.] Note I do know that I will be draining some of the new-don't go there. But if the existing fluid looks extremely dark or smells burnt--suggest to change all !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF3 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 You don't have to change your Transmission fluid unless it's absolutely needed. The manufacturer recommends that you flush it, since the transmission is an essential item. It sounds like a good idea to me. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tansupplyman Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 I thought that after 167,000 it should be slightly redder !! :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF3 Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 It changes colour? ^_^ :whistles: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Lex Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 hey, i pan drained my tranny a few days ago. i read numorous postings stating that a pan drain will be about 2 quarts...i got more like 3 because my front tires were on ramps. somebody told me to just add 2 quarts anyways...so i did that but when i checked my dip stick (norm. op. temperature and at idle) it was still below the line. so i slowly added a few ounces at a time to get it right in the middle of the HOT part of the dip stick. i ended up adding a full quart so im at 3 quarts for my pan drain. when my motor is off and cold (mornings) the atf fluid is actually in the 'hot' zone. am i doing something wrong here? any help would greatly be appreciated. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
92Lex Posted July 26, 2004 Share Posted July 26, 2004 hey, i pan drained my tranny a few days ago. i read numorous postings stating that a pan drain will be about 2 quarts...i got more like 3 because my front tires were on ramps. somebody told me to just add 2 quarts anyways...so i did that but when i checked my dip stick (norm. op. temperature and at idle) it was still below the line. so i slowly added a few ounces at a time to get it right in the middle of the HOT part of the dip stick. i ended up adding a full quart so im at 3 quarts for my pan drain. when my motor is off and cold (mornings) the atf fluid is actually in the 'hot' zone. am i doing something wrong here? any help would greatly be appreciated. thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rwallican Posted July 27, 2004 Author Share Posted July 27, 2004 Thanks fellas. I think I'll go with the flush/fill. Better to be safe than sorry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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