In case it helps others I guess Toyota updated the temp range spec . from 115-130 to now 97-115, T-SB-0129-08. Doubt it matters much. This video is way better than the others I've seen. Thanks!
Excellent method to exchange trans fluid on these rigs! I'm at 127k miles and am planning to get it done soon, but would like to pull the pan and clean out inside and the magnets!
People do 'exact replacement of drained fluids' at a specified temperature. How does this correct previous inexact exchanges? What is the purpose of the 'overflow drain plug' if the volume replacement procedure is followed?
How much fluid can you take out while it’s running? Can I take more than 2 quarts out at a time? Im wondering how we know it’s not damaging the tranny.
Great Video. If I am replacing the transmission filter also, at what point do you drop the pan? And does that change the calculation of fluid needed to replace the old.
@David Lundell If you’re dropping the pan, I would bypass the method outlined on this video. Simply unfasten the drain bolt and drain as much out as possible, then unfasten all the pan bolts to drop the pan. To be accurate, you may want to dump the pan content into a suitable container to measure.
I have been performing transmission service as follows for 50 years with not one issue; remove & clean transmission pan, R&R filter Install qty. of oil stated in manual for a pan removal disconnect return line to transmission have an assistant start the engine and allow transmission to pump approx. 2 quarts out, shut down, replace with same qty. of new oil repeat as many times as required to replace entire qty. noted in manual and/or oil looks clean. overfill slightly, re-connect the oil return line Follow procedure in manual to attain the proper level of oil check for leaks and you should be good to go.
Travis Saffery yes while idling keep your eye on the fluid temp because the atf expands as it heats up. Once you approached the desired temp, open the overflow. Excess atf will drain out until it comes to a trickle then reinstall the plug for the overflow. Make sure you open the overflow plug, not the main drain plug.
Getting ready to do this on my GX. You made it very clear and EZ to do.
I’m glad you find this helpful 👍
In case it helps others I guess Toyota updated the temp range spec . from 115-130 to now 97-115, T-SB-0129-08. Doubt it matters much. This video is way better than the others I've seen. Thanks!
Thank you for the update.
good video! I did the same thing on my LS460, the trans cooler is part of the radiator so my lines weren't as accessible as yours.
Great video, thanks for making it!
Thank you!
Excellent method to exchange trans fluid on these rigs! I'm at 127k miles and am planning to get it done soon, but would like to pull the pan and clean out inside and the magnets!
Can’t go wrong dropping the pan.
Fantastic 👍 you totally just saved my knuckles
No fun reaching way up to access that fill bolt. 👍
People do 'exact replacement of drained fluids' at a specified temperature.
How does this correct previous inexact exchanges?
What is the purpose of the 'overflow drain plug' if the volume replacement procedure is followed?
Very informative,tx. Where did you acquire that maintenance data? I would like to add to my maintenance practices.
A lot of the information I have acquired is via online forums where fellow enthusiasts contributed. I’m on Club Lexus and Mud
do you not cycle through the gears to get the fluid mixed properly?
How much fluid can you take out while it’s running? Can I take more than 2 quarts out at a time? Im wondering how we know it’s not damaging the tranny.
What's the part number for the overflow bolt and/or the crush washer for it?
Overflow bolt 90341-10011
Washer 35178-30010
Nice video! Where did you get that drain container? Thanks!
@javier Padilla Thanks. I don’t know, it was a gift. I also have this container from Amazon.
a.co/d/7gK4wxO
Great Video. If I am replacing the transmission filter also, at what point do you drop the pan? And does that change the calculation of fluid needed to replace the old.
@David Lundell If you’re dropping the pan, I would bypass the method outlined on this video. Simply unfasten the drain bolt and drain as much out as possible, then unfasten all the pan bolts to drop the pan. To be accurate, you may want to dump the pan content into a suitable container to measure.
I have been performing transmission service as follows for 50 years with not one issue;
remove & clean transmission pan, R&R filter
Install qty. of oil stated in manual for a pan removal
disconnect return line to transmission
have an assistant start the engine and allow transmission to pump approx. 2 quarts out, shut down, replace with same qty. of new oil
repeat as many times as required to replace entire qty. noted in manual and/or oil looks clean.
overfill slightly, re-connect the oil return line
Follow procedure in manual to attain the proper level of oil
check for leaks and you should be good to go.
Very helpful. Do you the size
of the hoses and adapters you used?
I believe I purchased 1/2” ID clear tubing from Home Depot. Then I used 1/2” tubing/plumbing adapter from my garage.
So are you removing the overflow while the engine is running and draining it?
Travis Saffery yes while idling keep your eye on the fluid temp because the atf expands as it heats up. Once you approached the desired temp, open the overflow. Excess atf will drain out until it comes to a trickle then reinstall the plug for the overflow. Make sure you open the overflow plug, not the main drain plug.
Yes, do it while it’s running otherwise you’ve done it wrong and lose a bunch of fluid. Ask me how I know.