Transmission Fluid

[EdwardF]

How would I add transmission fluid? There does not appear to be a dipstick.

[Lexusfreak]

How would I add transmission fluid? There does not appear to be a dipstick.

I don't think there is one on the ES 350. I'm pretty sure it's a sealed unit & the tranny fluid (Toyota WS ATF) is good for the life of the car. Double check your owners manual though.

[mhawkin1]

Why would you need to add fluid? Or are you just curious?

[EdwardF]

Why would you need to add fluid? Or are you just curious?

Inadvertenly let some out - looking for oil pan drain.

[HLUCKOFF]

Why would you need to add fluid? Or are you just curious?

Inadvertenly let some out - looking for oil pan drain.

Automatic transmissions usually don't have a drain plug in the transmission pan, you might have to take it someplace where they hook into the cooler lines, I don't know of any other way to add fluid, when you don't have a dip stick.

[Lexusfreak]

Probably best to call your dealer to explain what happened & see what they say.

[KBRX330]

There is a fill plug and an overflow drain plug on the ES350 transaxle. The fluid must be checked via the overflow drain plug with the vehicle running and the fluid must be between 104-113F with the fluid temperature taken with the SPX diagnostic tool. Prety complicated procedure that needs to be done by the dealer. WS fluid only.

U660E AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE – AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE FLUID AX–167

CHECK TRANSAXLE FLUID LEVEL

NOTICE:

The fluid temperature must be between 40°C (104°F)

and 45°C (113°F) to accurately check the fluid level using Intelligent Tester.

(a) Remove the overflow plug with the engine idling.

(B) Check that the fluid comes out of the overflow tube.

If fluid does not come out, proceed to step 7.

If fluid comes out, wait until the overflow slows to a

trickle and proceed to step 8.

7. ADD FLUID

(a) Install the overflow plug.

(B) Remove the refill plug.

© Add the fluid until it comes out of the overflow plug.

(d) Wait until the overflow slows to a trickle.

(e) Install the overflow plug with a new gasket.

(f) Install the refill plug with a new gasket.

(g) Stop the engine.

8. AFTER FILLING TRANSMISSION

(a) Install the overflow plug & fill plug with a new gasket. Torque to spec.