How to change Lexus LS 460 Transmission Fluid

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@Dundertaker1 7 ай бұрын

ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS REMOVE THE FILL PLUG FIRST!!!! Before you drain...this will save you if you can't get the fill bolt loose and you've drained the pan you're sunk.

@hayden93 10 ай бұрын

Great vid, that old fluid looked pretty dirty and I’d recommend you changing that fluid a second time because there’s a lot of old fluid left in the transmission when you just drain it, like in the torque converted and valve body and transmission cooler. You probably changed about 35% of the transmission fluid but doing another change should get you closer to 60% which should be really good shape

@Sam_Dunn 10 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

@ameenayman8325 10 ай бұрын

Great Video Man, but another tip that might get you going is removing the pan itself and then changing the filter inside the pan as it will still hold a lot of the old oil so by removing the pan and changing the filter inside you can change about 60% of the oil in the transmission set up, with the method you are now using you will be changing approx ~30% of the old oil, another tip when you change the pan change the gasket as well and when you clean it you will find magnets that should hold old iron particles clean those as well and put them back and you are good to go.

@unavailable4466 3 ай бұрын

MAKE SURE YOU CAN UNSCREW FILL PLUG FIRST! I just did mine today. Only had exactly 2.0L drain out. Put 3.4L in and the shifting and behavior is So much smoother! It was a little difficult getting that plastic hose fed through the bottom of the car to the top. I also used a 15/16 3/8 short socket instead of a 15/16 wrench.

@danaenp1484 10 ай бұрын

Love how much your car makes you smile

@fearnest9617 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for all your LS videos! I’m glad this job worked out just as planned! I’ve been contemplating on doing my Trans fluid change also

@Sam_Dunn 10 ай бұрын

Most definitely! I would give it a shot if I were you!

@HumbleBearcat Ай бұрын

Great video. I jack up the front of my 2010 LS460 using Rhino ramps and drained 3.7 quarts of ATF; a little more than the 3.4 you mentioned because my car was slanted. I put in 3.8 qt and it shifts better. FYI, car had only 48,700 miles and the tranny had never been serviced. I also cleaned the MAF sensors, and the car ran better and shifts better.

@danaenp1484 10 ай бұрын

I love your whiteboard diagram. 10/10 artist

@githuagitau7435 6 ай бұрын

I looked it up, the 2.5 qts is the right amount that was supposed to come out and then you put 2.5 qt in accordance with the maintenance manual

@banginzaza 7 ай бұрын

3:15 Wow! That's the drain plug??? Shit I may try it myself 😂😂😂

@sophiadymnicki2405 9 ай бұрын

How I get rid off parking brake see work shop light ? Have brake fluid in the reservoir tank ! Thanks !

@fixingproblems3183 7 ай бұрын

Why didn’t you replace the transmission filter?

@danakern2440 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for sharing loved it

@SacRomero 8 ай бұрын

I'm doing my fluid now. Weird thing is only 1.5 qts came out of the pan😮I'm not sure how much to add at this point 🤷🏻‍♂️ do you know how long that hose is that you used? You said it's 3/8" right? Thanks man..i appreciate your videos .. your 460's pretty nice. You've given me some good ideas

@Sam_Dunn 8 ай бұрын

Interesting, the hose I used was 3 1/2 feet long

@raphaelventura8465 3 ай бұрын

Hey Sam, nice video man, I just got a 07 LS just like yours and it's sitting at 150k, mine is shifting really well, I wanna do the same thing as you did, I have a few questions: Was it the first time your ATF was changed? and how many miles did it have when you changed the fluid? Did you do more ATF changes after this one? Really nice car brother!

@Sam_Dunn 3 ай бұрын

Hey man, I changed it around 180,000 miles and this was the only time I have ever changed it in the car lifetime. The only reason I did is because it lost ATF when I changed the radiator. Lexus recommends you do not change it past 140,000 miles I believe. Definitely don’t quote me on that but it’s a steel transmission so it does not technically need to be changed. Good luck, let me know how you make out.

@derrecklawton6636 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for video really helps a lot about to do this, do you have a link for the 15/16 wrench you used? Thanks

@Sam_Dunn 6 ай бұрын

I do not, picked it up at a flea market

@danaenp1484 10 ай бұрын

I better get some credit for helping you shop 👀

@ifluxtreus9720 9 ай бұрын

Replace the cats now or you got a vid on that too?

@walkingbyfaith77 9 ай бұрын

What is the best trans fluid to use on this vehicle, and where can I find? Thanks for all the amazing content! This question is for anyone that can help please.

@Sam_Dunn 9 ай бұрын

Hey man, just go to the Lexus dealership and they will provide you with Lexus transmission fluid. That’s what I used.

@walkingbyfaith77 9 ай бұрын

@@Sam_Dunn yea the only shitty thing is, the closest one to me is an hour away so I wanted to see the exact type and try and order online.

@Zemjang 9 ай бұрын

@@walkingbyfaith77Just keep an eye on Toyota ATF WS, AISIN WARNER AW-1, ATF AW-1 OE norm. Here in Europe I've found a FEBI oil brand number 101161. It costs around $40 for 5 quarts over here. Hope this helps.

@HumbleBearcat 24 күн бұрын

Besides the factory ATF, you can use Liqui Molly 1800 ATF.

@teddypi9689 7 ай бұрын

What type of transmission fluid did you use

@Zachary-d8e 4 ай бұрын

about to do this on my 09 IS250 2 quarts come out so imma just put 2 in and hope its good is checking the level necessary even when you know the exact amount that came out?

@Sam_Dunn 4 ай бұрын

That is my understanding!

@malaturay9957 8 ай бұрын

Hey How did you get the 3/8s tube to the transmission Fill? Start from the top or bottom

@Sam_Dunn 8 ай бұрын

So I have a really thin PVC pipe that fit inside of the 3/8 tube. I stuck the PVC pipe down through the top of the engine next to the fuel lines until I saw it coming out the bottom which said the line and the rest of the way through

@malaturay9957 8 ай бұрын

@@Sam_Dunn Thanks!

@zaki0078 10 ай бұрын

Hey man, I love your videos. Just a quick tip for the transmission fluid change/flush lexus have a special way to check for the transmission fluid level after changing Turn on the car and start shifting the gears from P R N D M ONCE IT GOT WARM UP YOU CAN EITHER USE OBD 2 SCANNER OR A LASER GUN TEMPERATURE TO CHECK THE TRANSMISSION TEMPERATURE IT SHOULD BE BETWEEN 95f 108f THAN OPEN THE BOLT THERE IS BOLT UNSCREW IT AND THE EXTRA AMOUNT WILL COME OUT.

@Sam_Dunn 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for your support! I appreciate your advice!!

@zaki0078 10 ай бұрын

@@Sam_Dunn I'm glad it could help 🙂

@bobbydelamar606 Ай бұрын

@@zaki0078Let it warm up and then open that fill plug he showed? While running in idle?

@justinroos3098 8 ай бұрын

How many miles do you have ? This will be my 2nd time servicing it. It developed a vibration at super low speeds and I’ve been told to change the fluid in the pan so I’m going to go for it, but I’m at 208k.

@Sam_Dunn 8 ай бұрын

I have 183000

@bobbydelamar606 Ай бұрын

Did you change your fluid and did it help the vibration?

@KevinPye-tk6up Ай бұрын

Yeah I just changed mine due to low speed vibration. Do your vibration go away?

@BurntoutBape 6 ай бұрын

i thought u had to have a scanner hooked up to check the transmission level

@Sam_Dunn 5 ай бұрын

As of now the car is working great!

@robertmaybeth3434 8 ай бұрын

OP did you ever check the level properly? I'm not sure it's a good idea to just guess at how much to put in and trust you did it right. Also you already know you need exhaust system work, unfortunately, patching merely delays the real fix but gotta do what you must, that isn't even my question, which is, I thought our LS460's came from the factory with stainless steel exhaust! Either that's a lie or else somebody has replaced your exhaust system previously -

@Sam_Dunn 8 ай бұрын

Not too sure what this comes with stock, but I have a full aftermarket exhaust. After speaking with Lexus technicians, they assured me that the transmission level would be fine from what was removed versus what was placed in. The individual I spoke with had been working on these cars for 15+ years and this was protocol for him. Thanks for your comment.😁

@RobertEndl-pl9kr 3 ай бұрын

The Toyota WS is last century fluid, pure mineral fluid. There are better out there...full synthetic or Amsoil.

@jbtvt 2 ай бұрын

Drain and fill, not fluid replacement, and didn't even check the level afterwards? This is not at all how it should be done. Maybe I should film when I do mine after all

@Sam_Dunn 2 ай бұрын

Go for it! Maybe you will learn something aswell🤔🤔

@akeems 6 ай бұрын

Great video thanks

@Mabeylater293 4 ай бұрын

In fact it’s so easy that you don’t have to do anything. It’s LIFETIME FLUID.

@jr0bTV 2 ай бұрын

Explain

@slowazbmwkilla3073 3 ай бұрын

Good video

@dreamfridge9160 10 ай бұрын

Hey i have a 2008 Lexus LS460 Black with yellow calipers custom exhaust tips ducktail spoiler like urs we have almost identical cars a collab and some pictures would be cool

@Sam_Dunn 10 ай бұрын

Wow it would! Let’s get in touch! Do you have instagram? If so message me SamDunn_.

@JohnnyWaves 8 ай бұрын

I’m bout to change my trans fluid out too.. is there any word on how black or discolored is too much. Obviously, you shouldn’t have metal flakes in your shit.