Automatic Lexus ES330 Transmission Fluid and Filter Change

[@gripalipfishin4706]

I know I’m seeing this vid yeas after u made it but bro your really informative a teach and perform good thanks for vid I watch things before I do them but I did a simple drain and refill with 12 oz of Lucas trans in my 04 Lexus es 330 I bought with 256k miles and the hickup was going into third don’t slip out or slam bust dropped in gear not as smooth as should only while going slow or easy if I get on it or drive pro aggressive it shifts great but yes it’s definitely doing good now only got it to do the hick up once

[@vrr2201]

Service manual says the magnets are on 2 spots inside the drain pan and advises to pull it out and inspect for brass/steel quantity, based on which you can calculate what parts are getting more wear.

[@leonardoflores4725]

We need this for e46!

[@michaelguy6158]

Very nicely done. I do have a question though. Do you happen to know the torque settings on those bolts going back in?

[@garypryor9930]

If you have trouble with the bolts around the subframe you can remove the nuts to the motor mount on the driver's side (not the ones on an angle) then use a jack and a block of wood to raise the transmission an inch or two to give yourself more clearance.

[@mohammedrazatdinov361]

You should do more videos on e46

[@sworlando822]

Are all the bolts removable without lifting the transmission/engine to access them?

[@andrewsalazar98]

The ones under the subframe are insane to reach. My straight 10mm wrench can’t grab them. Maybe an offset one might do the trick

[@stevemccooleq]

Best to remove the nuts from the motor mounts and jack up the rear of the transmission a couple of inches. Then you will have a lot more room to get at those bolts.

[@wakingupfrom]

great work

[@hyenatown5932]

Great video

[@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!

[@bbuny10]

Generally to change the oil on a car you remove a bolt, let the oil drain, replace the gasket/washer around that bolt, and tighten it. Then you can usually find the oil filter right next to the oil pan. You unscrew it, and add a new filter. Super easy

[@adamilyass9977]

Just change the transmission fluid with the filter no fush tho. Make just you put the oem fluid and the car will be fine. In fact just check the fluid 1st if it's not dirty you don't even have to change it at all

[@ababner317]

Because 180,000 km is a lot of mileage to begin taking care of the fluid. I would say you will be fine because Toyota builds good transmissions. But, there is always the chance the transmission could start slipping because the clean fluid is thinner and has less friction inside the transmission.

[@assistanttothetravelingsec8301]

What's the trick to getting some of these bolts under the frame? Not enough space to turn even a small wrench

[@poopiefinger]

take an hour with the box end of the wrench doing 1/8 turns every round while soaking in fluid..I just did.

[@StellajaneConger]

Were is the transmission dipstick or is there even one ?

[@NotVeryNiceToYou]

you should mention that the fill bolt should be removed first

[@jasonjohnson9403]

there isnt a fill bolt..you fill it at the dipstick....u dipstick!

[@alexcintas8792]

What are you talking about the transmission fluid bolt, isn't that the dipstick fill?

[@Chrispena86]

Thanks man very very detailed instructions I’m doing maintenance on the same car

[@tonyal5126]

Does the filter's condition affect shifting?

[@karmalifeheretodothework8872]

Bro you skipped the important part on the bolt install .. torque spec ..and pattern..

[@alexcintas8792]

I don't get why people make it harder than it needs to be, add the same amount that came out. Drama queens.

[@ababner317]

"Because it could have been to high or low to begin with so think about that.

[@jasonjohnson9403]

FR..plus it does burn up some if its been forever since its been changed...drama queen.

[@bulldozer99]

You should have shown precisely how to remove the transmission pan once the bolts have been removed rather than skip that vital step.....