2004 Rx330 Transmission Servce Info Needed

[jensrx]

Hi everyone, I have a Lexus 2004 RX330, I was just wondering when should I do a transmission service on the car. I bought it with 60,000 miles on it, it now has 64,000? Also what kind of fluid is the correct fluid to use? any info would be great. :)

[Power Pack]

Hi everyone, I have a Lexus 2004 RX330, I was just wondering when should I do a transmission service on the car. I bought it with 60,000 miles on it, it now has 64,000? Also what kind of fluid is the correct fluid to use? any info would be great. :)

I would let a Lexus Dealer decide when to service and what kind of fluid to use in your RX330.

Then you're "on record" when or if something goes wrong with the transmission.

[KBRX330]

Your Rx330 uses Toyota T-IV transmission fluid available at any Toyota dealer. I use a fluid extractor to pump the fluid out of the dipstick tube and refill with the same amount. Be certain to check the fluid level when hot. You can also use T4 in the powersteering reservoir. The front and read differentials take 80w90 GL-5 gear oil available at any auto parts store. BTW, there is no serviceable filter in the RX330 trans so you don't need a pan drop ever. I get 5-6 quarts out with the extractor so a partial change costs about $35 for the cosr of the fluid. I do this every 20,000 miles and now at 125,000 the trans still shifts like new. Very easy to do and nothing to unbolt or disconnect. Just pump out and refill.

Note: Don't use anything but the T-4 fluid or you are asking for issues.

[wwest]

Hi everyone, I have a Lexus 2004 RX330, I was just wondering when should I do a transmission service on the car. I bought it with 60,000 miles on it, it now has 64,000? Also what kind of fluid is the correct fluid to use? any info would be great. :)

Your RX330 is equipped with DBW, e-throttle. Toyota and Lexus adopted this technique to "protect the drive train", prevent the engine from developing any reasonable level of torque while a transaxle shift is in process or upcoming.

So, just as your owners manual likely states, there is probably no need to drain and refill the transaxle for the life of the vehicle.

It still remains, undoubtedly, a good idea to check the condition of the ATF at each engine oil change just to be sure.