How To Change The Rear Differential Fluid In A Lexus GS350 IS350 and F-Sport

[@DIYDanCars]

The oil I used for my differential can be found here: amzn.to/3OvnWZv The fluid pump I used can be found here: amzn.to/3EFxWuI Check out my GS350 DIY videos by clicking the link below. bit.ly/2LRGwwK Front differential video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4fPqZmEZcqCqNU Follow me on: Instagram: instagram.com/diydancars/ KZbin: /DIYDanCars

[@forexsanjose6090]

A little idea for avoiding the mess: When the drain plug is about to get completely off, be ready to hold it against the hole. Keep it plugging the hole and tilt the plug upwards to control the speed and direction of the fluid flow. Haven’t tried myself yet.

[@smithraymond09029]

Some people dream of a house with a big back yard. I dream of a 4 car garage with a lift.......and a big back yard for all of my project cars.

[@DIYDanCars]

Same here! lol! A 4 car garage won't be enough though... ;)

[@alamatYTgaming]

Love the video, look so easy... wish i have a lift too... after 12yrs still stuck in ghetto apt... but anyways.. hope this same location and procedure on my 08 lexus gs 350. Thank you so much for the video... much appreciate it. God bless to you and ur family.

[@DIYDanCars]

Thank you, John! Happy to help!

[@PanicNoCap]

What fluid did you use and how much?

[@garrettgreen242]

Damn lexus made this hella easy. Love it!

[@mrcn119t6]

It's not a specified service in the manual and if you look at that fluid, it looks pristine. Wasted maintenance perhaps. Not sure I've EVER heard of a rear diff failure on a Lexus due to dirty fluid...

[@costantineyoussif6679]

great video, quick question are the differntial drain plug and refill plug doesn't have crush washer ?

[@DIYDanCars]

It's been a while since I did this, but I seem to remember mine had a crush washer built into the drain plug.

[@GREATTECH1]

I replaced my crush washers the 2nd time I changed the fluid. The first time I flipped the washers over, and it worked fine.

[@wholeNwon]

When I did this service on my '98 LS400 at 160K, I was surprised to find the oil in very good condition with no metal fragments at all on the magnet. Mine requires GL-5 90 wt. I contacted Lexus of North Amer. and engineering replied stating that there was no substitute permitted. I checked with Mobil and one other manufacturer and both stated that, when single viscosity was required for hypoid gears, their multiviscosity products were not recommended. Luckily Millers Oil makes it and it was available on line. Containers are designed to require no additional pump.

[@DIYDanCars]

90wt may be factory fill for your 98 LS400, but its not for a 4th generation GS350. My GS350 is factory filled with a multi viscosity oil.

[@wholeNwon]

@@DIYDanCars Yes. I wouldn't be surprised if the 2000 LS400 were the last of the single viscosity recommendations. I don't plan to replace it again. If I ever buy another vehicle, it will very likely be electric.

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

Let me just casually get my car up at my at home lift

[@DIYDanCars]

I did that to better illustrate the process. It's kind of hard to get good video footage with the car on jack stands. Judging by the sarcasm, I can do a video on how to properly raise a GS350 using jack stands if need be. Your owners manual will also have this info.

[@FrenchValleyAirport]

yeah, was sarcasm

[@DIYDanCars]

Ok. Sometimes its hard to tell with this being the internet...

[@zolitariglussey6302]

You can buy a lift too.... I think they're only like $4k

[@DIYDanCars]

Less than that. Mine was round $3k installed.

[@thatasiankidtony]

Thank you so much for this video! I just did my rear differential fluid. Also used your video to do my spark plugs too 👍👍

[@DIYDanCars]

No problem! Happy to help!

[@richardwilliams5842]

You should get the fluid catcher that has the height adjuster 🤔

[@DIYDanCars]

I know! I want one really bad. I don't have the room in the garage to store one at the moment. When I build my pole barn, this will be the first item on the list to buy.

[@koreymayo8884]

How much fluid does it take?

[@cld4393]

He said 1.43 quarts

[@forevr_8]

Hahaha, I love the intro and the end with the applause. 😆👏🏽

[@DIYDanCars]

haha thanks!

[@zolitariglussey6302]

Nice set up...... I need to buy a lift to work on my cars, this crawling on the ground gets old!!!

[@DIYDanCars]

Yes it does! My lift has been the best investment yet for the garage.

[@MizzAn63lin3]

What car lift is that? Please continue to do GS videos!!

[@DIYDanCars]

Lift is made by Direct Lift.

[@totaleclipse99]

Thanks for the video. Nice lift by the way. Notice ur rear diff. have rust on the housing. Is that normal because ur in a wetter climate?

[@DIYDanCars]

Yes, this is normal as Michigan puts down salt during the winter months which causes rust/corrosion. After this video I sanded down the differential and repainted it.

[@MagedNashed-jz3br]

Did you forget to add the crush washer.?

[@LMJ81]

Nice lift and the fluid pump is next level!

[@DIYDanCars]

Thanks! The lift and fluid pump are one of the best investments I have made yet.

[@LMJ81]

@@DIYDanCars What brand of lift did you get? I am seriously considering getting one.

[@DIYDanCars]

@@LMJ81 Direct Lift.

[@19Stifler91]

Dan! Your videos have saved me lots of money! Thank you! I have a question though... my manual says 75W-85.... the Mobil product you used looks like a 75W-90. Would this be an issue at all down the road?

[@DIYDanCars]

No problem! Happy to help! I couldn't find any 75W85 oil so I decided to use 75W90. I have almost 50k miles on this oil since I changed it and have had no problems, but do what you feel comfortable with.

[@GREATTECH1]

I used 75W85 AMSOIL SYNTHETIC GEAR OIL last week, and it took nearly 3 quarts. Mine is a 2013 GS350 REAR WHEEL DRIVE. I filled it until it came out ever so slightly. I just came back from an 1100 mile trip, and it works perfectly.

[@cwang6951]

@@GREATTECH1 it takes ~1.5, not 3....I hope that was a typo.

[@Rcsam89]

Is it safe to switch from a Toyota differential oil to Mobil 1 oil?

[@DIYDanCars]

Yes its safe.

[@zaidalmymoni6902]

I have a Lexus 2014, model Es250. Unfortunately, I haven't changed the transmission oil, since I bought the car. The car is a single owner, and it currently has 180, 000 km.. The agency says that if they change the oil, they won't guarantee the transmission or the repairs. Some mechanics say that I can change the oil with no problems to the transmission, others say that it is a high risk. What can you recommend? Thanks!

[@codeseven7057]

Great video! Can you service the transmission oil on this Lexus?

[@DIYDanCars]

Yes, check out my video on how to service the transmission.

[@codeseven7057]

DIY Dan thanks the dealer told me it’s sealed for life smh

[@DIYDanCars]

No problem!

[@aiexbadboy]

how come all four posts arent bolted to concrete?

[@DIYDanCars]

For the model I bought, it's optional to bolt it down. I chose not to have it done because we plan on moving.

[@leonidas9969]

U need a oil caddie super dan u have a nice setup at home surprised u don’t have one i hate using drain pans I’m a tech at ford great vids helped me with my wife’s is250, what kind of diff fluid did u use?

[@DIYDanCars]

I know! I have been meaning to get one!

[@jayi836]

nice work Dan going to do this today I have an 06GS is the torque 26 ftlbs?

[@DIYDanCars]

That sounds about right. I can't remember exactly what I torqued it to.

[@dragger168]

Great video! I saw you used the motive bleeder to fill the diff with diff fluid. How do you clean the container and hoses so that you can use brake fluid (or any other fluid for that matter) when you bleed your brakes?

[@DIYDanCars]

Thanks! After every use I flush it with a mild parts cleaner and then use water to flush it out. When it comes times to store the tool, I store it with the lid off so it can air dry.

[@dragger168]

DIY Dan thank you for the reply. What mild parts cleaner do you use? And this completely cleans the container and tube? Nothing will contaminate the new fluid?

[@DIYDanCars]

Any parts cleaner will work. I use "Purple Power Degreaser/Cleaner" from Wal-Mart and dilute it in water to flush the Motive fluid pump out. I do clean out my Motive power bleeder the same way too. They key is flushing everything out with water few times and then letting it air dry and you will be fine.

[@qbnetrix1847]

Hello. Great video, what kind of car lift you had in your garage ? cost ?

[@DIYDanCars]

Direct Lift 4 post. It was about $3300 installed and was the best investment yet for the garage.

[@tedlu008]

Lift and fluid pump make this job a pleasant experience. Wonder where did you get the lift,

[@DIYDanCars]

From the comments sounds like I need to do a review of my Direct-Lift. I bought the lift local and it was less than most 80" TVs installed.

[@tedlu008]

DIY Dan would be great if this lift would fit in a regular garage with 8ft ceiling

[@DIYDanCars]

It would fit, but don't think it would do much good because of the low ceiling. I have 11 foot ceilings in my garage if that helps.

[@Matdidas]

Does this also work for the 1st gen gs450h

[@stepankuleshko6610]

Where is the breather on rear differential? Does it seize?

[@LexusJDM350]

Does the front differential oil need to be changed too?

[@DIYDanCars]

Yes. I have a video on how to do the front differential. Click the playlist link in the description to find it.

[@pl9742]

what model is the hydraulic lift in the video?

[@Chitown388]

Don't you need to replace the crush washer also?

[@DIYDanCars]

You can! I didn't.

[@Aleww]

How come you didnt replace gasket on both plugs?

[@DIYDanCars]

Honestly I can't remember if I changed them or not. Normally I have found that I can use the copper washer (gasket) a few times (no leaks) before they need replacing. On the next diff fluid change I will probably replace them. However do what you feel comfortable with.

[@Aleww]

DIY Dan thanks. Your video helped a lot and will try this myself.

[@DIYDanCars]

No problem! Good luck!

[@vbx5dts]

Would this be the same with a 2014 rwd gs350 f sport?

[@DIYDanCars]

yes.

[@aTravelclips2223]

Hi, just to clarify, the rear diff drain and fill plugs do not require any gasket? I saw you have 2 gaskets part numbers for the front diff.. Thanks..

[@DIYDanCars]

Yes, there is a copper crush washer on them. I don't know what the part numbers are for them as I reused mine.

[@aTravelclips2223]

They are not the same one as on the front diff?

[@DIYDanCars]

@@aTravelclips2223 I don't remember. You can check the online parts catalog. That's how I get my part numbers.

[@aTravelclips2223]

according to lexuspartsnow, the gasket for both drain and fill plug is 12157-10010. Just like the one for fill plug on the front diff.

[@DIYDanCars]

@@aTravelclips2223 Good to hear you got it figured out!

[@davidg4408]

DIY Dan is this the same method for a rear differential fluid change on a 09 Lexus IS250 RWD?

[@DIYDanCars]

Hi David, the process of changing the diff fluid in your IS will be the same as my GS. The differences will be in the location of your drain and fill plug since the GS and IS do not share the same differential. Don't forget to check your owners manual for the required fluid for your car as it may differ from my GS. Good luck!

[@smugrepublik5984]

Where can I buy that lift and how much does it cost? Any idea?

[@DIYDanCars]

It might be time for me to do a review on this lift because I get asked this question a lot. :) I bought a Direct Lift and you can find them at www.directlift.com/Default.aspx It's been one of the best garage purchases I have made yet. I highly recommend one if you love to tinker or need an extra spot to store a car.

[@kgisabeast]

Have you tried changing the transmission fluid ?

[@DIYDanCars]

Hi Lukas, I will be changing the fluid this year. Unfortunately, I will probably not do a DIY video on how to change the transmission fluid in a GS350. The youtube community has voted with their likes and my Lexus videos are no where near as popular as my Porsche videos so I have decided to no longer continuing making them. I think the majority of Lexus owners do not work on their own cars and instead bring them to the dealer for service. I appreciate the support though and good luck in your GS endeavors. They really are great cars!

[@theforestanimal]

I would be interested in a transmission fluid change video as well. Thank you for the other videos you have done, I gave both differential oil change vids a thumbs up, they will help me greatly.

[@laoboy316]

DIY Dan yes can you please make a Transmission flush video as well thanks !!! 🙏

[@jeffkeryk3550]

Make the video. I enjoy servicing may cars.

[@fewcarsgarage]

Does this work for 2012 Lexus IS350 AWD? And do you know anything about the trans fluid and whether it should be changed or not? I have under 70K on my car.

[@DIYDanCars]

As far as I know the IS350 and GS350 share the same drivetrain so this video should apply to your car as well. I have a DIY video on servicing the GS350 transmission. Did you see it? I keep my cars a long time, so I change my fluid every 60-70k miles. Lexus claims the transmission fluid is "lifetime", which I strongly disagree with.

[@kent9848]

Hi can you please correct what kind fluid you put on the car because I see You said oil GL5 75W85 but on your description on amazon mobile 1 75w90 so which one is the right to put on the car thanks

[@DIYDanCars]

Hi Ken, Toyota recommends 75w85, but I couldn't find any in that weight, so I used Mobil GL5 75w90 (link in description) in my car. You can use whichever without any problems.

[@kent9848]

DIY Dan thanks for your video great work I just changing my rear dif with the mobile 1 ( F sport )

[@DIYDanCars]

@@kent9848 Good job!

[@kent9848]

DIY Dan thanks Dan .. do you ever experience on your lexus got whining / whistling noise when accelerating around 60-65mph under the engine bay

[@DIYDanCars]

@@kent9848 we have no noises at 60-65mph.

[@justinmckoy3408]

Hi I have a 2009 Lexus GS 350 awd the owners manual says 75w-85 are equivalent...I’m having a hard time finding 75w-85 gear oil would it be ok to use 75w-90

[@DIYDanCars]

Yep, thats what I used.

[@justinmckoy3408]

Thanks you

[@Schnapsbrennor]

Thanks mate! :)

[@oshiboriten4207]

Do u need replace the washer ?

[@DIYDanCars]

I did.

[@GokuInstinct1]

Why does every video only do rear? Isn’t there a front differential that needs to be changed too?

[@DIYDanCars]

Maybe it's because you didn't look hard enough? kzbin.info/www/bejne/o4fPqZmEZcqCqNU

[@GokuInstinct1]

@@DIYDanCars oh okay but why not do it in one video?

[@DIYDanCars]

@@GokuInstinct1 Because I did it in two. I don't plan on doing anymore DIY videos on the Lexus anyways. I get more criticism than I do thank yous!

[@samaanam76]

Perfect

[@oozlovervdxp]

No thread sealant needed ?

[@DIYDanCars]

No. That's what the washer is for. Lexus recommends you replace them every time you service the differential.

[@notadoctor2598]

Do the front please

[@DIYDanCars]

I have. Check out my GS350 DIY playlist in the description to see it.

[@applepro9999]

Which state do you live at the car is so rusty

[@DIYDanCars]

Michigan.

[@crocop2o12]

@@DIYDanCars why not use High temperature resistant corrosion protection paint ? it's cheap

[@DIYDanCars]

@@crocop2o12 After this video was made, I did. I sanded down the diff and painted it. I just never did a video on it. I still have to touch it up every year, but let's be honest, it's a losing battle in a state that uses salt.

[@crocop2o12]

@@DIYDanCars i want to do the same on my is 300h so i looked up for a solution, i think the easiest thing to do is with a spray (about 10 €), i've seen yt videos where they grease and then covered with dust... but that's way too dirty :)

[@DIYDanCars]

@@crocop2o12 I was thinking of trying fluid film next year to see if that lasts longer on the diff. I have been using fluid film on other parts of the car in lieu of undercoating. It seems to be working well so far, but it does need to be re-applied annually.

[@lextacy2008]

But how do you check the fluid level if you have a leak?

[@DIYDanCars]

Fluid level should be right below the fill plug. If you have a leak, you have bigger problems to worry about (like repairing the leak). :)

[@mrcn119t6]

The diff fluid comes out at 40k miles and its entirely clear and pristine. Waste of time and money.

[@UnicronTGOC]

Haha Lexus tried to charge me 200. No thank you!

[@Alkatraz84]

F-sport🤣🤣🤣 not even close!

[@DIYDanCars]

How so? The location of the drain and fill plug are identical between base and F-Sport AWD.

[@Alkatraz84]

Suspension, horsepower, badging, rims, etc 😆