2005 Lexus LS430 six speed transmission fluid and filter change at 128k mile. Never been done

2005 Lexus LS430 six speed transmission fluid and filter change at 128k mile. Never been done
These torque specs are my best guess. Do you own research. These are what I found. Always use new crush washers. (always check with Lexus dealer using car VIN). If you are not sure, don’t do anything. Find a qualified mechanic
2001-2003 Lexus LS 430 5 speed
Oil Drain plug 29 ft/lb (use new crush washers)
Spark plug 13 ft/lb
Ignition coil 66 in. lb
Differential drain and fill plug (use new crush washer) 39 ft/lbs or 22 ft/lbs
Transmission oil pan bolts 65 in lb/(don’t over tighten) Use new transmission pan gasket
Tran oil filter 7 ft/lb
Tran drain plug 15 ft/lb (use new crush washers)
Tran Check level 15 ft/lb (use new crush washers)
Tran fluid ATF Type IV (always check with Lexus dealer using car VIN)

2004-2006 Lexus LS 430 6 speed A761E
Oil Drain plug 29 ft/lb (use new crush washers)
Spark plug 13 ft/lb
Ignition coil bolt 66 in. lb
Differential drain and fill plug (use new crush washer) 39 ft:lbsor 22 ft/lbs
Transmission oil pan bolts 39 in lbs(don’t over tighten) Use new transmission pan gasket
Transmission oil filter bolts 7 ft/lb
Tran drain plug 15 ft/lb (use new crush washers)
Tran Check level 15 ft/lb (use new crush washers)
Transmissions dry fill volume from factory 12 quarts
Transmissions fill after filter change 4 quarts
Fluid is ATF WS (always check with Lexus dealer using car VIN)
Fluid temp check using OBD2 scanner between 46 - 56 centigrade while engine idling after running through all gears (do not drive the car)
Engine oil and filter 5.4 qts

[@MkdMuzza]

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!

[@nevadarobert7908]

It is very tedious. And the LS is a great tide

[@lexus__luv]

Is it better to replace the filter first? Or last as @MkdMuzza mentioned?

[@alphadiallo1655]

A Master @ his craft. Good job

[@nevadarobert7908]

You are too kind

[@grandtheftauto1233]

Great video presentation and methodology. We all could use a mechanic like you

[@nevadarobert7908]

Thanks 👍

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

Great vid! Thanks!

[@CMx23]

very cool thank you im looking to do a drain and fill and this really helps

[@nevadarobert7908]

Glad I could help.

[@nevadarobert7908]

I don’t know the numbers. I bought them at my local lexus dealer

[@Obamas-Mole]

Great video, 4:43 what are the part numbers?

[@garyzhang5099]

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

[@nevadarobert7908]

Agreed!

[@williammuniz1888]

Did you drain it while it was hot when you did the pan and filter refresh?

[@nevadarobert7908]

Cold. I hate hot fluids. Why do you ask?

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

How did you get the trans fluid in the fill plug? thanks!

[@nevadarobert7908]

Simple hand pump from Autozone. Use the fill plug on the drivers side

[@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow]

@@nevadarobert7908 - Thanks

[@kcomeskyy9911]

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

[@nevadarobert7908]

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

[@kcomeskyy9911]

@@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

[@nevadarobert7908]

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.

[@kcomeskyy9911]

@@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.

[@nevadarobert7908]

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 .

[@mandop8326]

I just bought a 2001 with 100k mikes. Not sure if trans fluid has ever been changed. What do you recommend I do?

[@nevadarobert7908]

If the transmission runs perfectly (shifts well, no slipping, etc.) I would use lexus fluid and filter every 50k miles. Hope this helps

[@AlanMcgookin]

What scanning tool were you using for the temperatures please

[@nevadarobert7908]

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.

[@AlanMcgookin]

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

[@nevadarobert7908]

Life time fluid is nonsense.

[@robertdaone]

Have you already changed the timing belt?

[@nevadarobert7908]

Timing belt was changed around 100k miles.

[@lexus__luv]

7x12= 84. So is it 7ft/lbs or 8ft/lbs because you said (96in/lbs)?

[@nevadarobert7908]

Good catch! I had a brain fart. 7 ft/lbs is correct.