SY09ES350

Thanks. I was leaning towards not removing the tube. exchange fluid via trans cooler tubes only. Do you recall if the drain washer was the same size as the filler plug gasket? I got a few Dorman 095-149 aluminum crush gaskets 15/16 (23.8 MM) OD, 18MM ID 1/16 thick to use as gaskets wondering if I need to get them from the dealership? Likely they are 4+$$ here in Northern Virginia

My es 350 transmission service manual says the 6mm hex socket filler tube must be torqued to 1.7 N-M or 15 in-lbs. in order to adjust the fluid level precisely. 15 in-lbs is also equal to 1.25 Ft-lbs of torque. Anyone have a torque wrench that goes down that low? the lowest setting on my 1/4 drive torque wrench is 20 in-lbs. I am not even sure the torque wrench is accurate at the lowest setting anyway. I would love to hear what you guys did for the 6MM hex socket tube tightening after draining the pan. Or should I not bother draining the pan in order to preserve the factory tight setting of the oil filler tube

Hey guys, I am gathering parts to flush my 09 ES transmission using the 5Gal bucket method(thanks for the pictures). What was the drain plug and the fill plug crush washer sizes? Also, did much fluid come out of the cooler hose when unclamped? trying to prevent spill much as possible. Thanks in advance!