Great video, very clear and concise and thorough. Small suggestion: use a plastic pry tool to separate the transmission pan from the transmission. Using a metal screwdriver could end up gouging the aluminum on the transmission housing itself.
Before you make your decision, wait until I get my results back from Blackstone laboratories! I’ll have some hard evidence on how the fluid is at around 40,000 miles!
I was also thinking if I had mine done at the dealer if they would even do as good of a job as you did cleaning up all the metal shavings or if they would just drain it and change the filter
@@JacobMitchell-df7np I’d sure hope they would! I can tell you that back in my dealership days I treated every vehicle as if it were my own, but not everyone in this trade is like that unfortunately. I hope at minimum I showed you that the job really isn’t that hard and something you can do relatively easily yourself!
Nice work. You did the service at the right time, as the 1st service removes break-in materials. I would not have replaced the rock catcher filter; just do a spill and fill. My '13 GS350 F Sport is due and 105K for its next service; can I borrow your lift?
Mee too, :) Nice garage and great Video. I have a 2007 LS 460 and it just reached 316K. Plan to keep it until no longer runs or the repairs exceed the car's value!
i have RC 350 with the 8 speed is it the same temperature to open the overflow drain at 113f also? if not what is it been having trouble finding it because now my transmission is a more jumpy when shifting i may add half or 1 more qt of fluid
Yes, this is not a “flush” and about half of the transmissions total capacity will remain in the torque converter. For transmissions with especially dirty fluid I recommend following up this procedure with another drain and fill after driving for a few hundred miles and repeating until the desired results are achieved
If you look at your pan, you’ll see that the drain plug is recessed into the pan a bit so you’ll leave behind a quart or so by just doing a drain and fill
Great video! I don't think you changed too early. What do you think about adding LubeGard or another additive? I want My IS500 to last forever. Also to nit-pick, hands off the shaft when torquing, especially inch pounds.
As an owner of a 500 LE, this is good stuff. Plan to keep this car at least 10 years
Glad you enjoyed the content!!
Finally a good video during the day!
Great video, very clear and concise and thorough. Small suggestion: use a plastic pry tool to separate the transmission pan from the transmission. Using a metal screwdriver could end up gouging the aluminum on the transmission housing itself.
The shop looks clean!! Thanks for the vid.
Thanks man! If you have the 8 speed in your car it should be a very similar procedure!
Very good video. Love your knowledge.
Appreciate you 🤘🏼
Great video! Thank You!
Also torque your bolts in a pattern just like the tire lugnuts.
I was waiting for this comment hahah. Though it’s not 100% necessary you are correct
Thanks!
Thank you so much!!
@@SEsGarage Of course! Your channel is absolutely underrated. TH-cam algorithm needs to be fixed.
Great video I see you are from new jersey I also have a GSF let me know maybe we can meet
Love your video. I was going to change my transmission fluid on my is500 at 30,000 and I think it’s just a waste now. Maybe at 60,000 miles ish.
Before you make your decision, wait until I get my results back from Blackstone laboratories! I’ll have some hard evidence on how the fluid is at around 40,000 miles!
I was also thinking if I had mine done at the dealer if they would even do as good of a job as you did cleaning up all the metal shavings or if they would just drain it and change the filter
@@JacobMitchell-df7np I’d sure hope they would! I can tell you that back in my dealership days I treated every vehicle as if it were my own, but not everyone in this trade is like that unfortunately. I hope at minimum I showed you that the job really isn’t that hard and something you can do relatively easily yourself!
Great video/walkthrough! Curious if you replaced the gaskets around the drain and fill plugs? If so, do you still have those part #’s handy?
They are all listed in the beginning of the video!
@@SEsGarage my apologies, I meant to post this on the video you did for the Toyota Camry. My mistake!
@ that’s fine!
Nice work. You did the service at the right time, as the 1st service removes break-in materials. I would not have replaced the rock catcher filter; just do a spill and fill. My '13 GS350 F Sport is due and 105K for its next service; can I borrow your lift?
You located in Jersey?
@@SEsGarage Los Gatos, CA. Silicon Valley. But thanks!
@@jeffkeryk3550 woof! Thats a ride hahaha
Mee too, :) Nice garage and great Video. I have a 2007 LS 460 and it just reached 316K. Plan to keep it until no longer runs or the repairs exceed the car's value!
What mid pipe is that? Did it trip any codes when installed? What building company did you use for that garage? Looks awesome!
Apexi resonated mid pipe, no codes, and Armada buildings. Thanks! It’s been a long time coming!
Do you recommend new gasket and filter if it hasnt been changed at 95k? I am thinking drain and fill would be best, but not quite sure
You will get more fluid out of the transmission if you drop the pan, but it’s not that big of a difference. You’d be fine with a drain and fill
i have RC 350 with the 8 speed is it the same temperature to open the overflow drain at 113f also? if not what is it been having trouble finding it because now my transmission is a more jumpy when shifting i may add half or 1 more qt of fluid
I have a 2007 LS460 rear wheel drive...... is this procedure the same for my car?
are the temperatures the same for draining to correct level ?
Procedure should be the same assuming you have the 8 speed auto! Just double check your temperature window
Is this still considered a drain and fill even though if you drop the pan and change the filter?
Yes, this is not a “flush” and about half of the transmissions total capacity will remain in the torque converter. For transmissions with especially dirty fluid I recommend following up this procedure with another drain and fill after driving for a few hundred miles and repeating until the desired results are achieved
@@SEsGarage thank you sir🙌🏼
Any time!
At 8:46 will removing this drain plug remove most of the ATF?
If you look at your pan, you’ll see that the drain plug is recessed into the pan a bit so you’ll leave behind a quart or so by just doing a drain and fill
Great video! I don't think you changed too early. What do you think about adding LubeGard or another additive? I want My IS500 to last forever. Also to nit-pick, hands off the shaft when torquing, especially inch pounds.
I tend to steer away from any transmission additives myself!