Nice video sir. The only thing I would suggest doing different to everyone is before you drain any fluid, make sure that you can open the fill hole plug. If you drained the fluid or dropped the pan and then found out later that an idiot before you had rounded the head on the fill plug or the plug was frozen you would be in a world of hurt.
Awesome... just watched your Rear end fluid change! I was hoping you had this! I have the same wheels... didn't know they were optional?? I'm generally not a chrome type guy but with the Mercury Metallic, I have to say it really looks awesome! And kind of keeps the car from looking too dated even if I personally think it's a timeless looking vehicle, myself. thanks for sharing the content!!! I did my 2011 ES350 about a year ago when I bought it and I don't think it had been done before.... and I'm expecting the same with this car... lol. If so? I plan on a drain and fill and fire it up and mix it up for about 20 minutes - all gears. Then do another drain and fill with filter replacement... then another one in 20-25k depending on quality of fluid. Then back into regular maintenance intervals. These Aisin Transmissions are fairly bullet proof.... even if maintenance is marginal. Thanks again for the content!!
You can flush without a machine. Pull off the return transmission oil cooler line on the driver side of the radiator. Then run a 3/8" fuel line,about 4 feet from the radiator oil cooler nipple to a 5 gallon graduated plastic container. Fill the trans with4 quarts, run the vehicle until 4 quarts of the old fluid fills the plastic container. Stop the car, fill with another 4 quarts, rinse and repeat a total of 4 times. Reconnect everything, then fill one last time and do a transmission fluid level check. You are now perfectly flushed the easy.sensible way with no risk. No flush machine required.
Fantastic work man! I did the same to mine about 5 years ago and have driven 70,000kms since with no issues. In fact, it was a great improvement in shift quality and smoothness. It had never been changed before and was sitting at 260,000kms. The fluid was black/brown. It took me about 12 drain and refills to get to about 90% new fluid in the transmission and on the final drain, I dropped the pan and replaced the filter. It is a very tedious method, as you inevitably drain some of the new fluid each time it mixes through. The more new fluid there is, the more of it you will drain, but it is the safest method. Key is to keep on doing it until the colour of the fluid coming out is the same as it going in. Best of luck man, they are fantastic cars!
I just used THIS tutorial to change my SC430 6 speed's transmission filter. Much much much easier than the 5 speed LS430. Either that or I just got better. Either way many thanks. Actually, I have a PDF with all the torque specs and it looks like it came from Toyota. But the torque specs for the pan called for 39 foot lbs! Clearly wrong. The Nm and Kgcm were correct for that entry. Clearly a typo on that document. Dunno if I would have figured it out. You saved me a series of broken bolts possibly.
Would you say that at 166,000 miles ,I would do well to change my transmission fluid on my 2006 ls430? The fluid has never been changed. Is there much of a risk of slippage after the fluid change? You and another commenter seemed to do fine with a late fluid change.Excellent video and explaining.
LS 430 2006 I’ve leakage do you advise me to replace filter,gasket and replace whatever lost oil once Then every time i remove the bolt then i drain and replace what i lost with new oil till i find out the oil color looks better, The problem is i don’t have a tool to check the oil temperature Do you advise to switch on the car till it goes to the normal temperature then shift to all gears then remove the bolt to drain extra oil And keep it cold then drain then refill Or i’ve to drive it for sometime then drain and repeat Please help
Do you know if it would harm the transmission to remove the transmission fluid line feeding into the radiator and idle the engine to use the transmission fluid pump to force most of the fluid out? When that line runs dry, stop the engine and refill the transmission. The start the engine for a minute, stop it, and add more fluid. Repeat until the overflow is at the correct level. I did this on an SC300 years ago and had excellent results. The fluid was like new deep Ruby red and clear. Of course, it had a dipstick that made both checking the level and refilling very easy.
I honestly would say with it being a shop and they typically charge around $100+ I'd say that they would charge by the book even though it might not take them that long. Around $300. And that's if they are honest. Just remember that you can call around and ask for an estimate. Toyota also works on Lexus car for certain jobs. But never take it to a shop who has never serviced Lexus/Toyota until you've done your homework on them. I hope this helps you. God Bless 🙏
I have 3 Lexus GS 300 car's and I've had to do each. Exactly the same transmission and procedure.Job is actually a piece of cake to do if you are mechanically incline and a perfectionist. Buy a few cans of brake fluid for cleaning.Lol⭐😅💯🙏
If the transmission runs well. No problems with changing filter and fluid. Use the correct Toyota fluid. Don’t try to save money by using non Toyota parts.
When you were doing that first drain after putting the pan back up at 28 minutes, did you already run the car and get it up to temp while shifting gears? Or did you just fill and then immediately dump it? I see you showed you going through gears the second time, at about 31 minutes. So I’m just curious. Also how many times did you warm the car and run through gears then drain before calling it quits? I’m trying to figure out how much fluid to order
I always ran it through the gears to mix old with new fluid. FYI, the tranny runs great now. The salt and snow is gone. I have been daily driving it. Love the car
@@nevadarobert7908 that’s what I assumed. How many times did you run it and drain then add new fluid? 7 quarts on Amazon is $100 so I’d like to only have to buy as much as I need too
Three times. I only dropped the oil pan once. The rest I just drained the fluid. It is expensive to do. The cost of a replacement trans is a lot more than fluid. So, drain with new filter is now planned every 50 k miles.
@@nevadarobert7908 so did you go through 12 quarts of new fluid or 16? I was planning to go through 12 total. So new pan then 4 quarts, run car, drain, fill 4 quarts, run, drain, then fill with 4 quarts and be done. Or did you drain one more time then I’m planning.
I ran 12 quarts if memory serves me correctly. I kept some just in case I needed it. As you wrote, ATF-WS isn’t cheap. I would do it again as the tranny is not only robust but very smooth. Love my LS! I did the pan and filter once (4 qts) the just drained the pan only without removing it (2.5 qts) x 3. I got really good at it .
I have an Autel Maxisys. Very nice bidirectional scanner. I also have Topdon which is much less money but also is very nice. Both read the ECU for transmission temperature. I am a scanner “junky”. Given the amount of money they have saved me they have paid for themselves. Some folks suggest using a basic infrared scanner on the transmission oil pan. I did that on a Mercedes which had no ECU transmission temp readout.
Thank you you did a great job in this video it’s a very effective way to do it and shows how important doing it is, sealed for life is utter nonsense i will build this into my maintenance regime for the car most appreciated for your feedback
You are correct. Excellent advice to prevent a disaster.
Nice video sir. The only thing I would suggest doing different to everyone is before you drain any fluid, make sure that you can open the fill hole plug. If you drained the fluid or dropped the pan and then found out later that an idiot before you had rounded the head on the fill plug or the plug was frozen you would be in a world of hurt.
Much easier than expected. Glad you did well. Keep it running forever with maintenance
Awesome... just watched your Rear end fluid change! I was hoping you had this! I have the same wheels... didn't know they were optional?? I'm generally not a chrome type guy but with the Mercury Metallic, I have to say it really looks awesome! And kind of keeps the car from looking too dated even if I personally think it's a timeless looking vehicle, myself. thanks for sharing the content!!!
I did my 2011 ES350 about a year ago when I bought it and I don't think it had been done before.... and I'm expecting the same with this car... lol.
If so? I plan on a drain and fill and fire it up and mix it up for about 20 minutes - all gears. Then do another drain and fill with filter replacement... then another one in 20-25k depending on quality of fluid. Then back into regular maintenance intervals.
These Aisin Transmissions are fairly bullet proof.... even if maintenance is marginal.
Thanks again for the content!!
Glad I could help!
Wonderful news! Congratulations! The 5 speed is much harder that the 6 speed
You can flush without a machine. Pull off the return transmission oil cooler line on the driver side of the radiator. Then run a 3/8" fuel line,about 4 feet from the radiator oil cooler nipple to a 5 gallon graduated plastic container. Fill the trans with4 quarts, run the vehicle until 4 quarts of the old fluid fills the plastic container. Stop the car, fill with another 4 quarts, rinse and repeat a total of 4 times. Reconnect everything, then fill one last time and do a transmission fluid level check. You are now perfectly flushed the easy.sensible way with no risk. No flush machine required.
Thanks for the tip! Awesome!
Fantastic work man! I did the same to mine about 5 years ago and have driven 70,000kms since with no issues. In fact, it was a great improvement in shift quality and smoothness.
It had never been changed before and was sitting at 260,000kms. The fluid was black/brown.
It took me about 12 drain and refills to get to about 90% new fluid in the transmission and on the final drain, I dropped the pan and replaced the filter.
It is a very tedious method, as you inevitably drain some of the new fluid each time it mixes through. The more new fluid there is, the more of it you will drain, but it is the safest method.
Key is to keep on doing it until the colour of the fluid coming out is the same as it going in.
Best of luck man, they are fantastic cars!
It is very tedious. And the LS is a great tide
Is it better to replace the filter first? Or last as @MkdMuzza mentioned?
Did you drive the car after each drain? How much total oil is required? as I have LS430 2006 152K miles and I don't have service history.
Followed your method and worked perfect. Had TechStream reading the trans temp. Pretty easy, just seems daunting.
You know what you are doing so your results are excellent. I take the approach of keeping it simple. You are next level good.
I just used THIS tutorial to change my SC430 6 speed's transmission filter. Much much much easier than the 5 speed LS430. Either that or I just got better. Either way many thanks. Actually, I have a PDF with all the torque specs and it looks like it came from Toyota. But the torque specs for the pan called for 39 foot lbs! Clearly wrong. The Nm and Kgcm were correct for that entry. Clearly a typo on that document. Dunno if I would have figured it out. You saved me a series of broken bolts possibly.
Thanks for the great video. I am going to change the filter and fluid on my 05 LS 430
Glad it helped
@@nevadarobert7908 ❤️
Very good video with detailed explanations. Thanks for taking the time it will be very helpful as I have to do this coming up.
Glad it was helpful!
Great vid! Thanks!
Great video presentation and methodology. We all could use a mechanic like you
Thanks 👍
Different specifications. The ATF4 is the older spec. They are not compatible.
Where are you located? How much for this service on a 2006?
Great video, 4:43 what are the part numbers?
Would you say that at 166,000 miles ,I would do well to change my transmission fluid on my 2006 ls430? The fluid has never been changed. Is there much of a risk of slippage after the fluid change? You and another commenter seemed to do fine with a late fluid change.Excellent video and explaining.
@@donfrederick7690 Might as well do it now than later. Just drain and fill 3 quarts
A Master @ his craft. Good job
You are too kind
How did you get the trans fluid in the fill plug? thanks!
Simple hand pump from Autozone. Use the fill plug on the drivers side
@@nevadarobert7908 - Thanks
Awesome vid
LS 430 2006
I’ve leakage do you advise me to replace filter,gasket and replace whatever lost oil once
Then every time i remove the bolt then i drain and replace what i lost with new oil till i find out the oil color looks better,
The problem is i don’t have a tool to check the oil temperature
Do you advise to switch on the car till it goes to the normal temperature then shift to all gears then remove the bolt to drain extra oil
And keep it cold then drain then refill
Or i’ve to drive it for sometime then drain and repeat
Please help
very cool thank you im looking to do a drain and fill and this really helps
Glad I could help.
What’s the difference in atf4 and ws fluid
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Do you know if it would harm the transmission to remove the transmission fluid line feeding into the radiator and idle the engine to use the transmission fluid pump to force most of the fluid out? When that line runs dry, stop the engine and refill the transmission. The start the engine for a minute, stop it, and add more fluid. Repeat until the overflow is at the correct level.
I did this on an SC300 years ago and had excellent results. The fluid was like new deep Ruby red and clear. Of course, it had a dipstick that made both checking the level and refilling very easy.
Wisconsin. I don’t work on cars for a living. Not sure about cost to have it done by a mechanic
I honestly would say with it being a shop and they typically charge around $100+ I'd say that they would charge by the book even though it might not take them that long. Around $300. And that's if they are honest. Just remember that you can call around and ask for an estimate. Toyota also works on Lexus car for certain jobs. But never take it to a shop who has never serviced Lexus/Toyota until you've done your homework on them. I hope this helps you. God Bless 🙏
Thank you!
Change the fluid and filter. Assuming the tranny works well.
I have 3 Lexus GS 300 car's and I've had to do each. Exactly the same transmission and procedure.Job is actually a piece of cake to do if you are mechanically incline and a perfectionist. Buy a few cans of brake fluid for cleaning.Lol⭐😅💯🙏
3! Awesome.
I don’t know the numbers. I bought them at my local lexus dealer
Many experts would agree with your plan.
If the transmission runs well. No problems with changing filter and fluid. Use the correct Toyota fluid. Don’t try to save money by using non Toyota parts.
When you were doing that first drain after putting the pan back up at 28 minutes, did you already run the car and get it up to temp while shifting gears? Or did you just fill and then immediately dump it? I see you showed you going through gears the second time, at about 31 minutes. So I’m just curious. Also how many times did you warm the car and run through gears then drain before calling it quits? I’m trying to figure out how much fluid to order
I always ran it through the gears to mix old with new fluid. FYI, the tranny runs great now. The salt and snow is gone. I have been daily driving it. Love the car
@@nevadarobert7908 that’s what I assumed. How many times did you run it and drain then add new fluid? 7 quarts on Amazon is $100 so I’d like to only have to buy as much as I need too
Three times. I only dropped the oil pan once. The rest I just drained the fluid. It is expensive to do. The cost of a replacement trans is a lot more than fluid. So, drain with new filter is now planned every 50 k miles.
@@nevadarobert7908 so did you go through 12 quarts of new fluid or 16? I was planning to go through 12 total. So new pan then 4 quarts, run car, drain, fill 4 quarts, run, drain, then fill with 4 quarts and be done. Or did you drain one more time then I’m planning.
I ran 12 quarts if memory serves me correctly. I kept some just in case I needed it. As you wrote, ATF-WS isn’t cheap. I would do it again as the tranny is not only robust but very smooth. Love my LS! I did the pan and filter once (4 qts) the just drained the pan only without removing it (2.5 qts) x 3. I got really good at it .
Did you drain it while it was hot when you did the pan and filter refresh?
Cold. I hate hot fluids. Why do you ask?
That refill plug location is pita😂. Right next to hot exhaust, too tight for 6 point socket while easy to be rounded by 12 point one
Agreed!
What scanning tool were you using for the temperatures please
I have an Autel Maxisys. Very nice bidirectional scanner. I also have Topdon which is much less money but also is very nice. Both read the ECU for transmission temperature. I am a scanner “junky”. Given the amount of money they have saved me they have paid for themselves. Some folks suggest using a basic infrared scanner on the transmission oil pan. I did that on a Mercedes which had no ECU transmission temp readout.
Thank you you did a great job in this video it’s a very effective way to do it and shows how important doing it is, sealed for life is utter nonsense i will build this into my maintenance regime for the car most appreciated for your feedback
Life time fluid is nonsense.
Have you already changed the timing belt?
Timing belt was changed around 100k miles.
7x12= 84. So is it 7ft/lbs or 8ft/lbs because you said (96in/lbs)?
Good catch! I had a brain fart. 7 ft/lbs is correct.
I just bought a 2001 with 100k mikes. Not sure if trans fluid has ever been changed. What do you recommend I do?
If the transmission runs perfectly (shifts well, no slipping, etc.) I would use lexus fluid and filter every 50k miles. Hope this helps
Buy a scanner. It is a necessity. There are some scanners that read that are not a lot of money.
If the transmission runs well, then go for it. You won’t change all the fluid. Use Lexus fluid and filter. Trust me.