2006 Lexus IS350 Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) Change

[@ernestoch2827]

What a great video, I can't believe you managed to use your camera and we didn't miss a thing, thank you so much for making our life easier..

[@JohnsGarage]

Thank-you for the compliment.

[@Drewjitsu-671]

This is the only DIY video on youtube that shows how to do the drain and fill on a 2nd generation lexus is250/350 the proper way. Thank you for this. Video is alittle long but for someone who really wants to learn with zero knowledge, this is perfect. Lexus is charging me 600 to do a drain and fill but I havent been confident enough to do it myself til I found this. Every other video ive seen was either incorrect or lacking some details.

[@JohnsGarage]

Glad it helped. That is my mission in making these videos. My videos may seem long because I try to provide sufficient information for the novice DIY mechanic.

[@George-ur8ow]

$600? My dealer charged a little under $300! Now...I just hope they did it!

[@hwnboi11]

Just the video I was looking for, you explained everything clearly. Thanks for your time and this will help me alot.

[@JohnsGarage]

Glad I could help. That is why I make these detailed videos.

[@TheWakeUpBoyy]

Such a great video bro ❤❤

[@michaelblodgett4704]

That was a job well done and a great video. The only things I will probably do differently is use an infrared thermometer rather than jumping pins on the OBD port (It's usually only off by 2-3 degrees), and measure total fluid drained. You know you put 3 quarts in so you should get almost exactly 3 quarts out.

[@JohnsGarage]

That would be your choice on your car. I've seen others demonstrate the difference between a scantool showing the actual fluid temp on the screen versus various spots on the ATF pan and it can vary a lot. The fluid level amount is highly dependent on the true fluid temp being within a few degrees so you want to be as accurate as you can.

[@kkeshav74]

Amazing video! And wow low miles on your car!

[@JohnsGarage]

Thank-you.

[@666erikito]

thank you so much, very helpful

[@Poundingsand]

Hi there! Great video...but a quick question - will the paperclip trick work on a 2012 is250? Thanks!

[@RonDaG0at]

Can we jack it up on the differential with the block of wood?

[@mauramurillo8010]

Does the car have to be hot cold or warm ?

[@JohnsGarage]

Ideally, start out with a cold engine/transmission. I only ran my engine long enough to drive it up onto the ramps so I could get a floor jack under it, then added rear jack stands to level the car. The ATF will warm up quick enough to trigger the dash light that will tell you when to begin draining off the excess ATF. This service cannot be properly performed if the ATF is too warm.

[@viewlesswind]

Don't understand why they decided to make it so hard for people to change ATF on all their current models.

[@JohnsGarage]

If you are used to older cars with a dip stick, it does take a little getting used to. Once you understand the design, and the service process, it will make sense that the fluid level will be set at the right temperature, then plug it.

[@Drewjitsu-671]

So that you can take it to them to get it done and get charged a fortune.