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[Lou Gill]

After making the decision to keep the LX, dropped it off at my mechanic for the following: new fluids - differential, transfer case, transmission and a new radiator, water pump, hoses, thermostat, fan clutch and drive shaft maintenance and he’s going to check all body mounts and going to make a list of suspension parts that are worn for the next service and new Michelins in September. Hoping I made the right decision!!!

 

[TomEf]

Ask them to do the fan bracket while they’re in there too!

 

[04UZJ100]

Brave man.

 

[NKP Garage]

Add at least the following to the list of things to check and replace:
* AHC Globes / Accumulators and AHC fluid flush
* Check front CV boots
* Check for valley coolant leak
* Check for valve cover oil leaks
* Replace all spark plugs
* Replace PCV valve

 

[Lou Gill]

Again not a single mechanic or dealership in southern WI will touch the AHC system!

 

[aM200]

You're basically doing exactly what I did when I got mine, which I then followed up with everything @beetagh mentioned. I ended up replacing the upper and lower control arms in the front due to worn out bushings, and am about to tackle both front CVs as those are making noise. AHC globe replacement made the biggest difference in my car (its an 08 though). All said, ended up being more maintenance than expected, but it's also 15 years old and grease and rubber doesn't last forever.

 

[NKP Garage]

Again not a single mechanic or dealership in southern WI will touch the AHC system!

It's not hard to DIY in your garage. Check out the thread in my signature, tons of great info in there from others that have done it, and the first post in the thread is the video I did a few years ago with the step by step. Every LX570 owner should service the AHC system themselves in my personal opinion. I wouldn't even trust the dealership to do it.

 

[Lou Gill]

It's not hard to DIY in your garage. Check out the thread in my signature, tons of great info in there from others that have done it, and the first post in the thread is the video I did a few years ago with the step by step. Every LX570 owner should service the AHC system themselves in my personal opinion. I wouldn't even trust the dealership to do it.

Not a chance in hell I would do this myself!! Way above my skill set and patience tolerance…..as Popeye said ”I am who I am”

 

[NKP Garage]

Not a chance in hell I would do this myself!! Way above my skill set and patience tolerance…..as Popeye said ”I am who I am”

It's good to know your limits I should learn a lesson from you on that

 

[TomEf]

Not a chance in hell I would do this myself!! Way above my skill set and patience tolerance…..as Popeye said ”I am who I am”

You might be able to find a local member (or a local TLCA chapter) that can lend a hand. It’s doable in a couple hours or less, especially with someone who’s done it before and has a couple tools that smooth things out. I just did mine a few weeks back and I’m so glad I did.

 

[Lou Gill]

Update: Transmission pan had 3 bolts break off, not a great design, fluid wasn’t bad but it needed to be replaced, the radiator hose fitting crumbled when he took off the hose, water pump looked really good, but replaced. Differentials and transfer case looked great (amsoil and Revenol at 60,000 miles) need new tries sooner then later Michelin LTX MS… no leaks, runs or drips!

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[04UZJ100]

Why was the pan removed to change the fluid? Did he do the correct level check procedure at the specific temperature by junketing the OBD2 port for indication?

 

[Lou Gill]

I guess this is why? Changing your 2013 Lexus LX 570 transmission filter isn't as pleasant as alternative filters in your car. There are multiple components to your transmission filter consisting the filter itself, which is typically a metal plate with a fiber material that catches pollutants. Your 2013 Lexus LX 570 will also contain a pickup tube, gasket, and rubber seal which may all need to be replenished along with the filter.

 

[Lou Gill]

I need help from the brain trust!! Should I go with 285/50 or 285/60? And what is going on with my roof rails….are these all the pieces or am I missing some, does it matter?

Thank you in advance

 

[04UZJ100]

I guess this is why? Changing your 2013 Lexus LX 570 transmission filter isn't as pleasant as alternative filters in your car. There are multiple components to your transmission filter consisting the filter itself, which is typically a metal plate with a fiber material that catches pollutants. Your 2013 Lexus LX 570 will also contain a pickup tube, gasket, and rubber seal which may all need to be replenished along with the filter.

There is no fiber filter in our transmission.

 

[TeCKis300]

I'm in agreement with @04UZJ100 . The tendency on enthusiasts forums is to over service and too much time on here may normalize what is an unnecessary practice. Maintenance induced issues is a very real thing too causing unnecessary headaches. Transmission flushes is in that wheelhouse. Professional machine based flushes was popular many years ago, yet they introduced so much liability and issues that it's not practiced anymore. Dropping the pan is up there too. The "filter" within the transmission is more a catch than the type that needs to be changed.

 

[Lou Gill]

I'm in agreement with @04UZJ100 . The tendency on enthusiasts forums is to over service and too much time on here may normalize what is an unnecessary practice. Maintenance induced issues is a very real thing too causing unnecessary headaches. Transmission flushes is in that wheelhouse. Professional machine based flushes was popular many years ago, yet they introduced so much liability and issues that it's not practiced anymore. Dropping the pan is up there too. The "filter" within the transmission is more a catch than the type that needs to be changed.

Didn’t do a flush, just a drain, that statement was from the Lexus site…

 

[Lou Gill]

There is no fiber filter in our transmission.

I guess Lexus is mistaken about their own transmissio…..weird?

 

[Lou Gill]

Weird that Lexus would make this?? 35330-0C010 Genuine Lexus STRAINER Assembly, Oil - https://www.lexuspartsnow.com/parts/lexus-strainer-assy-oil~35330-0c010.html

 

[04UZJ100]

It’s a metal screen. Like a window screen.