LX570 - Fluid Change Maintenance Schedule? (1 Viewer)

[bentonrover]

Here's what the 200k transmission fluid looks like on a dealer kept 08 LC. Was dark like red wine.. Didn't smell too burnt though. Im gonna do a couple more drain and fills for now. Maybe every other oil change. Almost 4 qrts came out.

 

[PDoyle]

I have 130k on my 14. Had the fluid changed last month and could tell the shifting from forward to reverse was much faster.

 

[04UZJ100]

Here's what the 200k transmission fluid looks like on a dealer kept 08 LC. Was dark like red wine.. Didn't smell too burnt though. Im gonna do a couple more drain and fills for now. Maybe every other oil change. Almost 4 qrts came out.

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How about a complete fluid exchange thru the cooling lines?

 

[bentonrover]

How about a complete fluid exchange thru the cooling lines?

I guess in theory I can. Just a little hesitant cause it was never done before. Had it had fluid changes every 60k from new then I would do it. For now this is just fine.

 

[greendiver]

I just got off the phone with the Lexus dealership near me and was told the Transmission fluid that is put in from the factory is for the lifetime of the vehicle..... Not having any trouble with it shifting or anything, so should I let it go?

2009 140K

 

[AnyMal]

I just got off the phone with the Lexus dealership near me and was told the Transmission fluid that is put in from the factory is for the lifetime of the vehicle..... Not having any trouble with it shifting or anything, so should I let it go?

2009 140K

Yeah its lifetime.
Lifetime of the warranty.

 

[1world1love]

I just got off the phone with the Lexus dealership near me and was told the Transmission fluid that is put in from the factory is for the lifetime of the vehicle..... Not having any trouble with it shifting or anything, so should I let it go?

2009 140K

Find a new shop and never return to the dealer near you.

 

[mfeferman]

New the LX570 world.
2015 with 88k miles
I was thinking it might be time to do all of the fluids in the drivetrain.
In calling a reputable Lexus shop here in Houston, they said they generally never do transmission fluid changes, but can...kept talking about lifetime, which is concerning.
Then I found this...from a Lexus dealer.

2015 Lexus LX 570 Transmission

Get transmission info for your 2015 Lexus LX 570 from your Lexus Atlanta auto repair center. Browse transmission flush & fluid coupons.

www.nalleylexussmyrna.com

They even talk about flushing :|

What to do.... :/

I definitely like schedule from @04UZJ100

 

[mfeferman]

How about a complete fluid exchange thru the cooling lines?

I know folks do this on their GX. Is this doable for the LX? I'm thinking this is the most complete 'drain and fill' approach.

 

[stonepa]

I know folks do this on their GX. Is this doable for the LX? I'm thinking this is the most complete 'drain and fill' approach.

I would just do it the normal way for the radiator, transmission, diffs, and transfer case. Not hard and no need to mess with lines. Brakes and power steering are simple too.

 

[bloc]

I know folks do this on their GX. Is this doable for the LX?

It is, and it is well documented on this board. Pretty solid video somewhere too.

Basically anything you find for a 200-series LandCruiser with regard to the drivetrain will carry over to the LX.

 

[ComfyRider]

New the LX570 world.
2015 with 88k miles
I was thinking it might be time to do all of the fluids in the drivetrain.
In calling a reputable Lexus shop here in Houston, they said they generally never do transmission fluid changes, but can...kept talking about lifetime, which is concerning.
Then I found this...from a Lexus dealer.

2015 Lexus LX 570 Transmission

Get transmission info for your 2015 Lexus LX 570 from your Lexus Atlanta auto repair center. Browse transmission flush & fluid coupons.

www.nalleylexussmyrna.com

They even talk about flushing :|

What to do.... :/

I definitely like schedule from @04UZJ100

Fellow Houstonian here too. Just picked up a white 2011 LX with 96k miles and have been looking for a reputable third party Lexus shop. This is a great discussion. My vehicle seems to drive well but I do think about if its time to change all the fluids.

Have you found a shop that will do quality work on your LX yet?
So far my search:
1) West Side Lexus and they basically charged me $170 for an oil change.
2) Found good reviews for Clear Choice Lexus on 59S. They did the 100k service for $320, replaced the coolant, oil change, tire rotation, checked and tightening everything. I asked them not to do the oil change since it was just changed, they agreed to refund me $85 but still charged me anyways. The tech noticed the ball join on the left side Lower Control Arm was leaking and needed replacement. Quoted 1120 to replace the one LCA and tie rod.
3) Looked around for a more local shop in Katy, found Katy L&T Auto Care. They looked at the LCA and said its ok to have a little bit of an oil leak from the ball joint. I'm guessing the tech at Clear Choice hit it with some grease maybe. Said the bushings look fine, a bit cracked but still usable. Estimated around 880 to replace the LCA and tie rod. Quoted:
250 to replace the transmission fluid
455 to replace the 2 diff fluid, no idea if this includes the transfer case or not
150 to service the power steering system
90 for brake flush
The funny thing is, the tech said the cooling system looked like it needed service. This was right after I supposedly had the coolant system replaced 2 weeks ago. Quoted 235.

I'm really confused on what should be done now.

 

[tbisaacs]

Fellow Houstonian here too. Just picked up a white 2011 LX with 96k miles and have been looking for a reputable third party Lexus shop. This is a great discussion. My vehicle seems to drive well but I do think about if its time to change all the fluids.

Have you found a shop that will do quality work on your LX yet?
So far my search:
1) West Side Lexus and they basically charged me $170 for an oil change.
2) Found good reviews for Clear Choice Lexus on 59S. They did the 100k service for $320, replaced the coolant, oil change, tire rotation, checked and tightening everything. I asked them not to do the oil change since it was just changed, they agreed to refund me $85 but still charged me anyways. The tech noticed the ball join on the left side Lower Control Arm was leaking and needed replacement. Quoted 1120 to replace the one LCA and tie rod.
3) Looked around for a more local shop in Katy, found Katy L&T Auto Care. They looked at the LCA and said its ok to have a little bit of an oil leak from the ball joint. I'm guessing the tech at Clear Choice hit it with some grease maybe. Said the bushings look fine, a bit cracked but still usable. Estimated around 880 to replace the LCA and tie rod. Quoted:
250 to replace the transmission fluid
455 to replace the 2 diff fluid, no idea if this includes the transfer case or not
150 to service the power steering system
90 for brake flush
The funny thing is, the tech said the cooling system looked like it needed service. This was right after I supposedly had the coolant system replaced 2 weeks ago. Quoted 235.

I'm really confused on what should be done now.

Congrats on your LX! If it helps, widen your net. Don't worry about them being a lexus specialist. Remember that while the TLC/LX are made in Japan—mechanically they are very similar to Tundra/Sequoia. Aside from AHC stuff, nothing super special about it IMO.

In my area I get my LX serviced a local independent Toyota specialist.

 

[dubyahard]

Fellow Houstonian here too. Just picked up a white 2011 LX with 96k miles and have been looking for a reputable third party Lexus shop. This is a great discussion. My vehicle seems to drive well but I do think about if its time to change all the fluids.

Have you found a shop that will do quality work on your LX yet?
So far my search:
1) West Side Lexus and they basically charged me $170 for an oil change.
2) Found good reviews for Clear Choice Lexus on 59S. They did the 100k service for $320, replaced the coolant, oil change, tire rotation, checked and tightening everything. I asked them not to do the oil change since it was just changed, they agreed to refund me $85 but still charged me anyways. The tech noticed the ball join on the left side Lower Control Arm was leaking and needed replacement. Quoted 1120 to replace the one LCA and tie rod.
3) Looked around for a more local shop in Katy, found Katy L&T Auto Care. They looked at the LCA and said its ok to have a little bit of an oil leak from the ball joint. I'm guessing the tech at Clear Choice hit it with some grease maybe. Said the bushings look fine, a bit cracked but still usable. Estimated around 880 to replace the LCA and tie rod. Quoted:
250 to replace the transmission fluid
455 to replace the 2 diff fluid, no idea if this includes the transfer case or not
150 to service the power steering system
90 for brake flush
The funny thing is, the tech said the cooling system looked like it needed service. This was right after I supposedly had the coolant system replaced 2 weeks ago. Quoted 235.

I'm really confused on what should be done now.

For reference: I just had new Lower Ball Joints installed for $560 in metro Portland, OR at a non-dealer, Toyota specific, shop.

 

[mfeferman]

Fellow Houstonian here too. Just picked up a white 2011 LX with 96k miles and have been looking for a reputable third party Lexus shop. This is a great discussion. My vehicle seems to drive well but I do think about if its time to change all the fluids.

Have you found a shop that will do quality work on your LX yet?
So far my search:
1) West Side Lexus and they basically charged me $170 for an oil change.
2) Found good reviews for Clear Choice Lexus on 59S. They did the 100k service for $320, replaced the coolant, oil change, tire rotation, checked and tightening everything. I asked them not to do the oil change since it was just changed, they agreed to refund me $85 but still charged me anyways. The tech noticed the ball join on the left side Lower Control Arm was leaking and needed replacement. Quoted 1120 to replace the one LCA and tie rod.
3) Looked around for a more local shop in Katy, found Katy L&T Auto Care. They looked at the LCA and said its ok to have a little bit of an oil leak from the ball joint. I'm guessing the tech at Clear Choice hit it with some grease maybe. Said the bushings look fine, a bit cracked but still usable. Estimated around 880 to replace the LCA and tie rod. Quoted:
250 to replace the transmission fluid
455 to replace the 2 diff fluid, no idea if this includes the transfer case or not
150 to service the power steering system
90 for brake flush
The funny thing is, the tech said the cooling system looked like it needed service. This was right after I supposedly had the coolant system replaced 2 weeks ago. Quoted 235.

I'm really confused on what should be done now.

I ended up using Teq Auto Solutions and Off-road. He was great.
1818 Federal Rd A-400, Houston, TX 77015
(832) 398-3394

 

[AnyMal]

Fellow Houstonian here too. Just picked up a white 2011 LX with 96k miles and have been looking for a reputable third party Lexus shop. This is a great discussion. My vehicle seems to drive well but I do think about if its time to change all the fluids.

Have you found a shop that will do quality work on your LX yet?
So far my search:
1) West Side Lexus and they basically charged me $170 for an oil change.
2) Found good reviews for Clear Choice Lexus on 59S. They did the 100k service for $320, replaced the coolant, oil change, tire rotation, checked and tightening everything. I asked them not to do the oil change since it was just changed, they agreed to refund me $85 but still charged me anyways. The tech noticed the ball join on the left side Lower Control Arm was leaking and needed replacement. Quoted 1120 to replace the one LCA and tie rod.
3) Looked around for a more local shop in Katy, found Katy L&T Auto Care. They looked at the LCA and said its ok to have a little bit of an oil leak from the ball joint. I'm guessing the tech at Clear Choice hit it with some grease maybe. Said the bushings look fine, a bit cracked but still usable. Estimated around 880 to replace the LCA and tie rod. Quoted:
250 to replace the transmission fluid
455 to replace the 2 diff fluid, no idea if this includes the transfer case or not
150 to service the power steering system
90 for brake flush
The funny thing is, the tech said the cooling system looked like it needed service. This was right after I supposedly had the coolant system replaced 2 weeks ago. Quoted 235.

I'm really confused on what should be done now.

By far clearchoice lexus if youre willing to drive to 59 & 610.

Great team, owner has 3 LXs and they know AHC maintenance.

5 stars everywhere.

Clear Choice Independent Lexus Specialists
(713) 695-3987

Clear Choice Independent Lexus Specialists · 6541 Southwest Fwy, Houston, TX 77074

★★★★★ · Car repair and maintenance service

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[umarali]

Can anyone please share FSM procedure for transmission fluid change 2016 lx 570. Actually all fluids, that would be good resource.