2000 LX470 ATF Fluid Exchange (4 Viewers)

[GerLC100]

Thanks! Understand and confirm

 

[Les Summer]

It's a metal pick-up screen, not what we think of a filter. So I do not replacing screen. Which to do so, would be a waste of time and money, even if dropping pan.

 

[TriggrdMaine]

I going to repeat myself.

Number one reason to do a full 12 qt flush at one time. I don't know what fluids have been added in vehicle A/T over its history. Mixing modern fluids is a bad idea. You think all fluid, ares the same, because D&F done at Dealership. Thing again! Many use bulk. I, also have no way to knowing, what some PO may have added.

The hose I disconnect from A/T oil cooler return hard line pipe. I've never had leak afterwards. If it did, I'd replace with OEM hose.

Over the years, I've done full 12 qt flush at least 400 times in 100 and 200 series. I've had only good results.

My feeling is, if one ever did fail afterwards. It was a bad transmission. May as well find out during PM, than 200 miles from nowhere.

Where can I find a write up of how to get all 12 qts out of a 2002 lx 470?

 

[Bisho]

Where can I find a write up of how to get all 12 qts out of a 2002 lx 470?

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Differentials and transfer case gear lube. I found the rear input of front differential weeping a bit. So I add some AT-205. After driving for minimum of 5 hours. I cleaned (de grease) the area, than drove some more. Leak did not return. While work on front diff replacing side seals, I do loose...

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[tmoneyallday]

On the 4 speed (trans with dipstick) there is no OEM gasket. The pan calls for FIPG (part # 00295-01281). There are some aftermarket gaskets available for the 4 speed. On the 5 speed (no trans dipstick), there is a true Toyota OEM gasket.

I think I feel pretty good about not dropping the pan on this service. I'm going to do the cooler fluid exchange method. If things start whining or it's not shifting right I'll drop the pan at that point and assess the situation.

Thanks guys for all help and info!

I must be a unicorn because I have a five speed and a dipstick. Best of both worlds?

 

[Bisho]

2003 had both.

 

[ghong14]

Hey guys I have a 98 LX 470. I believe my car has the dip stick and just a drain plug.

What fluid do you guys recommend for a transmission drain. The Mobil One seems to get a lot of love here.

Anyone recall how many quarts came out on a drain? Also do I need to run the car before or after the drain process?

 

[Bisho]

I’ve had great success with Valvoline Maxlife ATF.

 

[ghong14]

I’ve had great success with Valvoline Maxlife ATF.

Did you recall how many quarts it took for your drain?

 

[shtbrwn86]

Did you recall how many quarts it took for your drain?

Make sure you’re at the proper level before you do this. It’s on here already how to check with the engine warmed up and stuff.

Once you know you are are good you can do a drain and fill any time. Let it cool down for a night and then do the drain and fill the next day.

Just do a drain and fill every oil at oil changes and between. For example if you change your oil at 5k miles drain and fill three or four times at 2500 miles.

I got a large container with volume marks on it and I believe I can get 4 qts per drain but it might be 3.5. If your level is good then you can just measure at a specific amount and then add that amount back in.

Is it as good as a full transfer? Nope. Is it wasteful of some fluid, sure. But it’s easy and gets a lot of old fluid out.

 

[Rednexus]

Make sure you’re at the proper level before you do this. It’s on here already how to check with the engine warmed up and stuff.

Once you know you are are good you can do a drain and fill any time. Let it cool down for a night and then do the drain and fill the next day.

Just do a drain and fill every oil at oil changes and between. For example if you change your oil at 5k miles drain and fill three or four times at 2500 miles.

I got a large container with volume marks on it and I believe I can get 4 qts per drain but it might be 3.5. If your level is good then you can just measure at a specific amount and then add that amount back in.

Is it as good as a full transfer? Nope. Is it wasteful of some fluid, sure. But it’s easy and gets a lot of old fluid out.

A fluid transfer is very easy, especially on a older LX that has a dipstick (it's a pain on the later rigs without a dipstick - I use a Motive Power Fill when I do exchanges on my rig). A transfer will take less overall effort than doing multiple drain-and-fills over a prolonged period, and get all of the old fluid out.

 

[ghong14]

A fluid transfer is very easy, especially on a older LX that has a dipstick (it's a pain on the later rigs without a dipstick - I use a Motive Power Fill when I do exchanges on my rig). A transfer will take less overall effort than doing multiple drain-and-fills over a prolonged period, and get all of the old fluid out.

Hey I started another thread on my plans. Let me know your thoughts.

LC100 ATF Exchange from ATF Coolant Hose?

Hi Mudders, Thinking of doing an ATF fluid exchange for my 98 LX 470 that has 191K Miles. I orginally planned to do 3-4 drains on the coolant, but 3-4 quarts at a time until i saw some interesting thread on a fluid exchange. I saw some mudders mentioned how they tackled their ATF fluid...

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[Rednexus]

Hey I started another thread on my plans. Let me know your thoughts.

LC100 ATF Exchange from ATF Coolant Hose?

Hi Mudders, Thinking of doing an ATF fluid exchange for my 98 LX 470 that has 191K Miles. I orginally planned to do 3-4 drains on the coolant, but 3-4 quarts at a time until i saw some interesting thread on a fluid exchange. I saw some mudders mentioned how they tackled their ATF fluid...

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On my GX470, that is the procedure I used. I put a hose barb in the outlet hose from the cooler (line that runs back to the transmission) and routed that into a jug for used fluid. I would then start the engine, have a helper run the trans through all gears (with the rig up in the air), and wait until about 2 quarts came out. Then refill with 2 quarts. Repeat until you get clean fluid.

Setup on my rig (I used a Motive Power Fill due to no drain plug).

 

[ghong14]

On my GX470, that is the procedure I used. I put a hose barb in the outlet hose from the cooler (line that runs back to the transmission) and routed that into a jug for used fluid. I would then start the engine, have a helper run the trans through all gears (with the rig up in the air), and wait until about 2 quarts came out. Then refill with 2 quarts. Repeat until you get clean fluid.

Setup on my rig (I used a Motive Power Fill due to no drain plug).
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Super helpful. Did elevating the truck help with the exchange?

 

[Rednexus]

Super helpful. Did elevating the truck help with the exchange?

Yes, it needs to be elevated to allow a helper to run the trans through P-R-N-D-3-2-1. I also drop the pan to clean it and replace the filter when I do an exchange.

 

[ghong14]

Yes, it needs to be elevated to allow a helper to run the trans through P-R-N-D-3-2-1. I also drop the pan to clean it and replace the filter when I do an exchange.

tho so super helpful. I have an early 98-00 cruiser. Will be using the transmission dip stick valve to do the fill. I am planning to do 2 quart fill at a time as well. I got 12 quarts of oil for the exchange. Should be enough right?

 

[Rednexus]

tho so super helpful. I have an early 98-00 cruiser. Will be using the transmission dip stick valve to do the fill. I am planning to do 2 quart fill at a time as well. I got 12 quarts of oil for the exchange. Should be enough right?

I think you have a different transmission than I do. For my A750F, it takes 15-16 quarts. I use Valvoline Max Life.