Lazy man WS ATF filler (1 Viewer)
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Battleship
GOLD Star
You had me at "Lazy man".
What is the white thing at the end?
Can it just sit there with the fill plug open as you do the start/drain at the cooler line?
What's the orientation for the last pic?
I miss my dipstick.
What is the white thing at the end?
Can it just sit there with the fill plug open as you do the start/drain at the cooler line?
What's the orientation for the last pic?
I miss my dipstick.
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Plastic PEX elbow. I think sticking the hose end into the fill hole without the elbow should work too.
Yes.
The picture was taken from under the truck on driver side, with camera pointing up. The hose on the left side of the picture is from engine bay.
So how did it go? I envision myself still making a mess.
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It went well. Small amount came out from fill hole due to the elbow didn't go in deep enough and it wasn't a mess. A longer elbow or short hose extension would make it spill proof. I decided not to use short hose extension because I didn't want it to come lose and pop into the tranny.
uHu
Bridgeburner
WS is not lifetime (or it will be lifetime because the life of the tranny is over when the fluid gets too old 
).
The tranny is not sealed. It has a breather, and it has plugs for draining, filling, and an overflow for level. Most people say sealed when it doesn't have a dipstick (Big difference).
).The tranny is not sealed. It has a breather, and it has plugs for draining, filling, and an overflow for level. Most people say sealed when it doesn't have a dipstick (Big difference).
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The old fluid has been in there for 50k miles.
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3/8 hose. I don't have the length of the hose, or the better answer is custom length. You should be able to figure out the length quickly.
You do not need a pump. Just let the transmission pump do the work. But since they took out the dip stick in USA models in 2004 it's PITA to fill through the fill hole. It's slow and hard not to burn ones arm or melt a fill hose getting to that fill plug. That's why @medtro made the hose with 90 degree elbow.
Lexus online scheduled maintenance recommends Replace transmission fluid ever 72 months/60K miles if towing. Otherwise here is what Lexus states:
"Transmission (GX, LX)
On GX 470 and LX 470, the transmission
and transmission fluid are a
completely sealed unit. Therefore,
periodic checks and replacement
of the transmission fluid are not
required, and there is no dipstick on
the transmission. Any repairs that
require adding or replacing fluid
should be performed by a qualified
technician following precedures in
Lexus service and repair publications."
Although they call it sealed, @uHu is correct it is not. In-fact a TBS came out on the A750F 04 May 05 IIRC for low speed shutter. It was found by guys on mud, that just doing a full 12qt flush took care of issue. It was believed this was from moisture entering the breather.
Lexus online scheduled maintenance recommends Replace transmission fluid ever 72 months/60K miles if towing. Otherwise here is what Lexus states:
"Transmission (GX, LX)
On GX 470 and LX 470, the transmission
and transmission fluid are a
completely sealed unit. Therefore,
periodic checks and replacement
of the transmission fluid are not
required, and there is no dipstick on
the transmission. Any repairs that
require adding or replacing fluid
should be performed by a qualified
technician following precedures in
Lexus service and repair publications."
Although they call it sealed, @uHu is correct it is not. In-fact a TBS came out on the A750F 04 May 05 IIRC for low speed shutter. It was found by guys on mud, that just doing a full 12qt flush took care of issue. It was believed this was from moisture entering the breather.
Finally got the initial 4 qts done today. I got about 5' of 5/8 OD clear tube without elbow. It fit right into the fill port and stay there. Totally mess free refill process.
It's not just USA - European models as well and I assume all models worldwide with the WS fluid, do not have the dip stick.
If not with a pump, what is the procedure then to change the fluid? Drain-refill, until 12qts are flushed? Wouldn't this mix old with new fluid?
If not with a pump, what is the procedure then to change the fluid? Drain-refill, until 12qts are flushed? Wouldn't this mix old with new fluid?
Drain pan and fill to start with clean fluid at pickup tube. Then just disconnect transmission cooler return line (top line PS of radiator). Hook a hose to nipple and run to catch bucket. Let engine idle running transmission pump, as you fill transmission with same amount as is coming out. Do not let run low. Use 12 qts. I always have extra qts on hand for topping.
