vinovelo Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Hi, I find little to nothing regarding maintainence for the CVT tranny on the rx400h. Nothing like fluid level checks like a normal automatic etc. Is this a completely sealed system? Thanks, /Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdenney Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Steve, The fluid should be changed every so often. I don't have the information available right now, but I believe Lexus recommends every 60,000 miles. I would recommend every 30,000 miles. The fluid should come from Lexus or Toyota. I think the grade is ATF-WS or something like that, the WS standing for "World Standard" Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOMEONE ELSE'S GOT MY NAME Posted February 20, 2008 Share Posted February 20, 2008 Hi Steve. Remember the DIFFERENCE between keeping the warranty valid, versus Lexus recomendations. Often the two are worlds apart :P That being said, nothing wrong with changing it at 60k, but the CVT AND its pricy fluid (I asked my service tech, even tho the manager refused to give me a streight answer ) IS designed to reach 100K !! I'm going the distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vinovelo Posted February 21, 2008 Author Share Posted February 21, 2008 Hi Steve. Remember the DIFFERENCE between keeping the warranty valid, versus Lexus recomendations. Often the two are worlds apart :P That being said, nothing wrong with changing it at 60k, but the CVT AND its pricy fluid (I asked my service tech, even tho the manager refused to give me a streight answer ) IS designed to reach 100K !! I'm going the distance. Very interesting. I was surprised that I could not find a fluid level check like most automatics. Thanks for the info. I'm still learning all about the technical aspect of this beast. /Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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