How much does differential and transfer case fluid change usually cost? (1 Viewer)

[Charlielj]

The fill and drain on the front are different.

And these washers should work despite I change the front diff. fill plug to 90341-24016, correct?

 

[Sandroad]

And these washers should work despite I change the front diff. fill plug to 90341-24016, correct?

Yes.

 

[Charlielj]

Yes.

Thank you so much!

 

[Charlielj]

I was watching this person's YouTube video on changing the front diff. fluid and it looks like the front diff. fill plug is also using a hex key to open. I wonder if there's an alternative fill plug that fits the LX 570 which does not use the hex tool to open.

 

[Adrenaline6]

Thanks you for that tip. I guess I can't use it for my transmission fluid change then...I was thinking of doing that this coming spring or summer. I may have to think of something then.

Like mentioned before, if you clean it out as best you can, it doesn't matter. The contamination is so minute that it will do nothing. There will be more contamination left behind in the old oil still clinging to the gears and casing than what your introducing.

 

[Gr8Daneger]

I was watching this person's YouTube video on changing the front diff. fluid and it looks like the front diff. fill plug is also using a hex key to open. I wonder if there's an alternative fill plug that fits the LX 570 which does not use the hex tool to open.

Looks like Kaon has both the drain and fill plugs for the front diff. I don’t know about Lexus.

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[bloc]

I was watching this person's YouTube video on changing the front diff. fluid and it looks like the front diff. fill plug is also using a hex key to open. I wonder if there's an alternative fill plug that fits the LX 570 which does not use the hex tool to open.

There’s no need to change the fill plug, it’s a design that has proven effective (and non-problematic) in Toyotas for decades.

The reason the drain gets stuck is the much larger diameter, so despite the same tightening torque, there is much much more gasket surface area to bind up. That’s also why tapping the edge of the original drain plug does a good job of freeing it up if it’s stuck.. disturbing the very part that is making it stick.

All of that said, it’s still good practice to make sure you can loosen the fill plug before you loosen the drain. That way you don’t find out you can’t add fluid after all the fluid is dumped out. Not that this is a common problem on 200s, but the best way to handle things in general.

 

[KenB]

what's the best solution to clean the Motive Products 1735 Power Fill Pro Fluid Transfer Pump so that it does not contaminate when I use it with other type of fluids?

Did you read the manual? I have a Motive Products Brake System Power Bleeder and in the manual it says to flush with denatured alcohol. I'd bet your manual says the same thing since many of the components are common between all the various Motive pumps, tanks, and lines.

 

[Charlielj]

Did you read the manual? I have a Motive Products Brake System Power Bleeder and in the manual it says to flush with denatured alcohol. I'd bet your manual says the same thing since many of the components are common between all the various Motive pumps, tanks, and lines.

I just ordered and it's not here yet. I'm looking at some YouTube videos on it. But yes, will look at the manuals when it's here. Thanks!

 

[Charlielj]

Okay, I'm happy to report back that I have successfully change the rear/front and t-case fluid today. It took a little over 3 hours since this is my first time. I've saved around $240 doing it myself. That's not much but gaining a bit more confident to work on my own vehicle is great. However, I must thank all of you who have contributed to this thread and helped me out along the way. And last but least, I've watched this person's YouTube channel, https://www.youtube.com/@omgautos, a tone times before attempting these tasks. He's done a great job illustrating.

I have to say that the Motive transfer pump is good idea but mine leaks and the red hook thing keeps coming off. In addition, pressure gauge is not accurate. I let all the air out and it still hovering around 5.

 

[LX4x4]

does anyone know how much gear oil a 2020 LX570 rear diff? I'm parked in the garage so it's close to level, I put close to 4.7 quarts it's not coming out of the fill hole heavily, but if I stick my finger to confirm it's pretty close, I think 5mm is below is ok. Factory didn't fill it too high either (did not come out of fill hole when I first removed it)

 

[bloc]

does anyone know how much gear oil a 2020 LX570 rear diff? I'm parked in the garage so it's close to level, I put close to 4.7 quarts it's not coming out of the fill hole heavily, but if I stick my finger to confirm it's pretty close, I think 5mm is below is ok. Factory didn't fill it too high either (did not come out of fill hole when I first removed it)

You’d be surprised how little change in level it takes to throw this off.

Should be 4.4qt. You can always close it up with the old gasket then back in and see how much the level changes. If you’re happy with the result use the new gasket and drive on.

 

[Blackford Oakes]

I just fill mine until it starts to weep.

 

[LX4x4]

You’d be surprised how little change in level it takes to throw this off.

Should be 4.4qt. You can always close it up with the old gasket then back in and see how much the level changes. If you’re happy with the result use the new gasket and drive on.

Do you have a diagram of the breather? When I open the fill cap there was a slight hissing. Have you seen this before? Is it a hose I can remove and clean?

 

[bloc]

Do you have a diagram of the breather? When I open the fill cap there was a slight hissing. Have you seen this before? Is it a hose I can remove and clean?

I don’t, but the breather cap has a small rubber diaphragm and spring in it, so it’s normal for it to deviate from atmospheric pressure a bit. I think I read somewhere that it is designed to pull a slight vacuum which helps cut down on leaks when stationary (the majority of your vehicle’s existence).

But yes it’s simple to remove the hose, just pull it off the nipple.

 

[NoClue]

triax synthetjc 75w85 GL5 is $80 for a 6 qt pack. 13.3 per qt. 10 bucks a quarter cheaper than redline 75w85!

 

[LX4x4]

I don’t, but the breather cap has a small rubber diaphragm and spring in it, so it’s normal for it to deviate from atmospheric pressure a bit. I think I read somewhere that it is designed to pull a slight vacuum which helps cut down on leaks when stationary (the majority of your vehicle’s existence).

Right, the hiss I noticed seemed like it was a slight vacuum inside. So I think it is probably working as designed.