fkc97es300 Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 I have a 1997 ES300. I appreciate any information on hw to change the transmission fluid for my car. Does the process require a gasket and filter or just flush the old fluid out? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steviej Posted July 24, 2003 Share Posted July 24, 2003 if it hasn't been done in a while, take it to a professional and have a total tranny flush done by the machine. Not just a drain and fill. steviej If you must DIY, june or July Popular Mechanics has an article about the ins and outs or flushing your own tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artinist Posted August 1, 2003 Share Posted August 1, 2003 flush and drain once and drive around a little and flush and drain a 2nd time. when I do mind, I do it the same time as an oil change and I do the 2nd fill and drain at my next oil change. there is no way any machine can drain the fluid left in the torque converter. all the dealer does is a straight fill and drain, I just asked them, my friend is the service manager there. use nothing but the factory oil in these trannies, they are very picky. its a little pricey, but its a few dollars cheaper at the toyota dealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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