Lexus GS350 IS350: How To Change The Transmission Fluid And Filter

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In this video I show you what steps I took in order to change the transmission fluid and filter in my wife's 2013 Lexus GS350 AWD (6 speed). The transmission and transfer case share the same oil, so if you change the transmission fluid you are also changing the transfer case fluid as well. Toyota / Lexus claims this fluid is lifetime, but I disagree.
Below are links to the fluid, filter, and gasket that I used.
Fluid: amzn.to/3v1swa7
Fluid Supplier 2: amzn.to/3EzVeCc
Lexus OEM AWD AT filter: amzn.to/39cmNpP
Premium Guard AT filter (cheaper): amzn.to/3L6mH0U
AWD AT pan gasket: amzn.to/3jZU4qd
Motive Power Fill Fluid Pump: amzn.to/3Owm8zp
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@DIYDanCars 6 лет назад

Below are links to the fluid, filter, and gasket that I used. Fluid: amzn.to/3v1swa7 Fluid Supplier 2: amzn.to/3EzVeCc Lexus OEM AWD AT filter: amzn.to/39cmNpP Premium Guard AT filter (cheaper): amzn.to/3L6mH0U AWD AT pan gasket: amzn.to/3jZU4qd Motive Power Fill Fluid Pump: amzn.to/3Owm8zp Scanner: amzn.to/3EE2k8L Check out my other Lexus DIY videos by clicking here: bit.ly/2LRGwwK Follow me on: youtube: /diydancars Instagram: instagram.com/diydancars/

@Idrathernot. 4 года назад

Below WHERE Dan?? I need the link to AT filter, all the ones I've seen online are made out of PLASTIC! Were you using the oil recommended by Lexus?

@costantineyoussif6679 3 года назад

Very helpful man thanks a lot for your time !

@chieftex3015 Год назад

Will the process be the same on 2015 year model?

@DIYDanCars Год назад

@@Idrathernot. I'm really confused by this post because all of the links to the parts I used are listed above. There's even a link to the OEM filter (metal).

@DIYDanCars Год назад

@@chieftex3015 No. Your 2015 uses an 8 speed transmission vs the 6 speed in my 2013.

@DeForest 7 месяцев назад

TL;DR: if you’re still having shift problems after a drain and fill but no error codes, try cleaning out your shift solenoids with MAF cleaner. Solved all of my shifting issues!! I have a 2008 Lexus GS350 with almost 185k miles on it. I did a drain and fill following this video a few weeks ago. It did not fix my shifting issues in fact I lost 5th gear entirely and some gears were slamming. So I did three more drain and fills added a bunch of shift additives (shudder fix, Lucas’ etc) - still nothing. After banging my head against the wall for weeks it finally dawned on me that it could be the valve body. So I did a bunch of research and bought $700 worth of repair parts + a new valve body…the problem was MUCH simpler. Just needed to drop the pan and pull out all 9 shift solenoids. Cleaned them with MAF cleaner, tested them with a 9v battery to make sure they all fired properly and now the car shifts great! I’m *pretty* sure one of the solenoids was stuck and it just needed some TLC. Hope this helps someone!

@DIYDanCars 7 месяцев назад

Thanks for sharing and I'm glad you finally got it figured out! What an ordeal you went through! This is why I do regular fluid changes every 60-70k miles. Its cheap insurance if you plan on keeping the car past 200k miles. Anyways nice job!

@randygonzalez5758 3 месяца назад

Thanks for posting this info I did a drain and fill on 8-spd Lexus transmission and lost gears 7 and 8. I’m thinking improper fluid level in transmission right now but will keep your experience in mind if the fluid recheck doesn’t yield positive results

@baddestburrito4718 4 года назад

Whoever is responsible for, "lifetime fluid," no dipstick, and the specific temp window for checking fluid, is evil, evil, evil!

@hayden93 Год назад

There are some benefits to this style, its easier to make sure level is perfect. That is all

@baddestburrito4718 Год назад

@@hayden93 It does not NEED to be perfect. There is no benefit to this, over the old way.

@memphistiger4647 Год назад

@Baddest Burrito 100% .Being over or under a few Ounces certainly does not mean death to a transmission.

@hayden93 Год назад

@@baddestburrito4718 what I meant is if you over fill it, it is so much easier to get the right level

@baddestburrito4718 Год назад

@@hayden93 Not worth the extra hassle associated with this design.

@user-op4qs6lb3n 4 года назад

I have seen several of these videos for maintenance on a GS350 & by far this is thee best made video I have seen yet. You also adding the link & written instructions to boot. Well done young man, well done.

@penelopepitstop6731 3 года назад

Enjoyed the vid. FYI, in the TIS Repair Manual RM19E0U, the 2013 GS350 appears to have either the A760E (RWD) or A760H (AWD) transmission, the proper fluid temperature adjustment range is listed in the AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID, ADJUSTMENT section for both models is: Data List: [A/T Oil Temperature 1] 49 to 53°C (120 to 127°F) I was monitoring in TechStream and curious about the delta, I'd estimate .5 to .75 quart came out between 102F and 120F, so if you followed the video and capped it at 102F, you are over filled based on the spec for the 2013 GS350. Probably not the end of the world being overfilled. Also, if your plugs are check and drain plugs rusty, I was lucky to break free the check plug as the hexkey was very loose in all the rust, these are the part numbers on the A760H (not sure on the A760E), you can replace to help the next time. 90341-10011 Transmission drain plug (14mm socket, torque 29ft*lbf) 90341-10021 Transmission check plug (5mm hex, torque 15ft*lbf) 35178-30010 Transmission gasket (2X for both above) I got at the Toyota dealer, maybe it's cheaper there that what Lexus dealer markup might charge.

@DIYDanCars 3 года назад

Interesting... I just checked again and my shop manual (online subscription) still has the temperature as what I have stated in this video. I have over 40k miles on my transmission fluid change and it still shifts smooth as butter.

@Driving_Somewhere Год назад

@@DIYDanCars Does the fluid even expand that much. . . ? Also . . . I always wondered what the effects of overfilling are...

@DeForest 9 месяцев назад

I have a 2008 GS350 with 183,000 miles on it. As far as I know it’s never had a transmission fluid service. It was shifting pretty bad, slippage, hard up/down. I had read about people performing the ole ‘drain n fill’ on high mileage Lexus’ and it fixing their problems (despite Scotty Kilmer’s warning against it lol). I took the chance. Fluid that came out looked very dark. After the change, the car is shifting sooo much better now, it’s much ‘snappier’! It’s only Been a couple days so we’ll see how it holds out, but I’m happy. Just a few notes maybe someone will find useful: 1. The transmission took about 4.5-5 quarts of ATF - (I used Valvoline MaxLife which is cheaper than OEM and rated for my transmission.) 2. The overflow plug was a 5mm on the 2008 not 6mm. 3. There was a plastic cover concealing the fill plug which was held on by a single 10mm bolt. 4. There wasn’t any exhaust bracket in the way of the pan, just a plastic skid cover protecting the entire transmission. It was held on by four 10mm screws, one plastic 12mm nut and one 10mm nut. Hope that helps. Thanks for this video!!

@randygonzalez5758 3 месяца назад

Great info. Did u remove the pan and change the filter, or was this only a drain and fill? Also, is everything still working ok? Thanks

@02jjrsx 3 года назад

Man, This is great!! . I just got quoted close to $800 to do this service at the dealership! 😬 . Might just take on the job myself! .

@elkillerx 5 лет назад

Thanks! I have an 09 IS 350 with 120,000 miles. Not sure if the fluid was ever changed but I ended up changing the fluid and filter either way. I drove the car for a few miles then drained the pan again and changed fluid that way I can get close to a complete change. Noticed an intimidate difference! Transmission shifts perfectly

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

Excellent! Good job!

@RodicaCatona 5 лет назад

How much fluid came out of it every time that you did the drain and refill?

@SpeedStik 11 дней назад

Great video. I had to use an easy out to remove my check fill plug on my 18 IS300 AWD. I just replaced it with another OEM 14mm drain plug as it's the same threads.

@joseCalderon1976 7 месяцев назад

Great job! I have a RWD LEXUS GS350 that I bought with 187k miles, so it's too late to change the fluid in my transmission. There's no record of it ever being changed and my car shifts perfectly so I'm going to leave it alone. If I would have bought the car new, or there was a record of the fluid being change, I would have changed it after 50k miles. And you are correct. There's no such thing as a life long fluid for us that keep our cars long term. Heck, even if you are going to change your vehicle after 100k, you should do the transmission service after 50k miles, but people listen to the nonsense of the dealers about lifetime fluids and 10k mile oil changes. I change my oil after 5k miles religiously. Subscribed.

@curtisyang4965 4 года назад

Beautiful, this works really well. I just performed this on my IS350 AWD 2011; has exactly the same transmission as yours. Haha, I got to clean off those metal shavings and change the transmission filter. I definitely notice my car feeling more powerful and alive the instant I step on the gas! Thank you!

@AtmLifted 4 года назад

Wait so y'all putting the metal shaving back in

@curtisyang4965 4 года назад

@@AtmLifted 👋, No the shavings were wiped out and discarded. Process: drain the fluid, drop the transmission fluid pan, rinse and wipe away whatever shavings were in the pan and and pan magnets. While letting the transmission pan and magnets dry, change the filter. The last step is to refit the magnets in the pan and screw the dry pan back on the transmission with a new gasket. Re-add new Toyota WS fluid to check level.

@hayden93 6 месяцев назад

How much fluid did you get out? This information would be extremely useful for me

@curtisyang4965 6 месяцев назад

@@hayden93 It's been awhile, so don't quote me on the exact amounts. A regular drain and fill was about 4 qrts. Taking the pan off off and cleaning it tallied the total to around 5-6 qrts removed. Remember that there is still remaining transmission fluid inside the transmission: IS350 (AWD): 10.5 qt. (10.0 L, 8.8 Imp. qt.)

@hayden93 6 месяцев назад

@@curtisyang4965 thanks, my awd GS with the 6 speed had been slipping and I think it’s due to fluid level issue, and my overflow bolt is stripped and I had dropped the pan and replaced the filter and only got 3.8 qts out and someone had put the wrong filter on so I think the last person didn’t know what they were doing and I’m stuck dealing with it

@howtodoelectrical200 4 года назад

I have 2015 RC350 Fsport and this is gold bro your the best

@airthickness 5 лет назад

A man who loves his car! Thanks for an awesome video! Very useful!!! 👍👍👍

@gratefulRed69 6 лет назад

Nice video. I recently replaced my transmission filter, o-ring, pan gasket and fluid...but I did three "drain and fills" first (driving 10 miles or so between each drain interval to mix old fluid left in torque converter) to remove the majority of old fluid and a final fill and level fluid check at correct temperature. If you're going to go through the hassle to remove the filter, etc...might as well get as MUCH of the old fluid out as possible first. If you replaced 6 qts...you have approx 3 qts still in your transmission with 60-70k miles on it.

@Mr-E. 4 года назад

Maybe a silly question, but did you replace the 6 qts three times? First time, then drive 10 miles, drain completely, refill with another 6 qts, drive 10 miles, drain completely, refill with another 6 qts, etc. ?

@GokuInstinct1 11 месяцев назад

@@Mr-E.I know this is late but I believe a drain and fill only takes 3.4 quarts for each one. Doing this 3x replaces most of the old fluid which is good. Some mechanics even say doing 1 time every 50k/5 years is good enough. As long as you clean the pan and replace filter, the transmission should last a long time.

@DIYDanCars 7 месяцев назад

Thanks! Yep, I'm aware it won't change it all on the first drain and I mention that in this video, but do whatever you feel comfortable. I have had no transmission failures when I change the fluid every 60-70k miles in my vehicles so I will continue to go with what works with me.

@morrelliz 5 лет назад

DIY DAN your the mthafkn Man...im sure your thumbs down you get are from Lexus mechanics lol

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

Haha! You're probably right!

@rustler08 5 лет назад

If you are going to do this, you need to remove the fill plug, first. If you drained all that fluid and the bolt doesn't open, you're SOL unless you try to fill the same amount of fluid into the pan

@jeejay98 5 лет назад

Who the F thumb’d you down? It’s probably someone at Lexus dealers. Great video.

@TigerKittay 3 года назад

It's the people who designed the fluid to be "lifetime."

@5bestones704 3 года назад

I called Lexus dealer yesterday to get a quote on changing the transmission fluid on my 08 Lexus gs350 they said it’s a life time so no need to be changed , I was like “screw you” I’m getting it done somewhere else ,,, great video anyway and very knowledgeable and informative 👏🏼👍🏼👌

@ultimatejoe71617 3 года назад

This video was fantastic!! So we’ll done! I loved every moment! You are great!

@dair805 4 года назад

I need that rack installed on my garage! 😅 Good video!! Thank you!

@DIYDanCars 7 месяцев назад

I love my lift! It's been the single best investment for my garage!

@zijiechen3846 3 года назад

I have an RC350 awd has 62k miles on it. Am about to do this job but can’t find much info about awd model tranny. This video is the best. Thanks for sharing.

@andingxiang2477 Год назад

i am using 4 jack stands, how to ensure the leveling of the car? shall we use some level guage, any suggestion ?

@DIYDanCars Год назад

Just eyeball it and you will be fine. As long as the car is reasonably level then you will be ok.

@wildcard749 6 лет назад

Oh shit dan you went and did it haha. This is a big one

@DIYDanCars 6 лет назад

haha! I did! :)

@ndenkha 5 лет назад

Love this video, thank you, man!

@pmichel8426 4 года назад

Big thanks from FRANCE for all your vidéos.

@on-site4094 5 лет назад

DIY Dan you are the man Hats off to you lifetime fluid they try to sell us all this bullshit some of us ain’t buying it

@vincekhoo870 4 года назад

I think you missed out on one very important part of your video and that is to reset the computer for those warning lights. Please make one with information that is so critical for a complete job. I liked your video and looking forward to seeing more in the future. Thank you

@DIYDanCars 7 месяцев назад

Hello Vince! What warning lights are you referring to? Because I have none! I don't know how I can illustrate resetting warning lights if my car doesn't have any. To be honest my days of making DIY videos have come to an end. I really appreciate all of the support from my subscribers over the years, but most of the comments I receive have more to do with criticizing my work than saying thank you -- other comments I have received not yours. It's been a fun ride while it lasted, but the keyboard critics are just too much for me to handle anymore. Now I see why all the big popular channels don't do step by step videos!!! LOL! Anyways, thanks again for your support!

@TigerKittay 3 года назад

Great video Dan. I have a 2009 Toyota Venza V6 AWD which has the same engine (2GR-FE) and transmission. I wish I have a lift like yours but my QuickJack will do, it raises the car 3 feet of the ground.

@fahhad17 3 года назад

gs have 2GR-FSE 310HP,

@sicboy83 5 лет назад

U make it look easy. Wish I had a lift! My f sport only has 23k but the fluid looked dirty when I took it to the quick lube today.

@gerardford5707 4 года назад

Oil gets dark after 10k miles

@alanholmes2366 4 года назад

Quick lube + Lexus = Recipe for disaster....(Try your local Toyota dealer before you use a quick lube.)

@homelsui 4 года назад

Does the GS 250 use the same transmission? Thanks!

@xxxblanco 5 лет назад

if you did this when the trans was room temp then you don't need to measure temps for levels...just put in what you took out since both are the same temp, done this many times

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

If you want to do it right then the fluid temperature must be measured.

@naeemiqbalmogra7954 3 года назад

Very informative!! Love the video

@stephencannon3140 4 года назад

Already impressed and I don’t even have a Lexus. Red transmission fluid, replaceable filter, and not overly excessive amount of other parts required to access drain pan. All other manufacturers take note. They say lifetime but in reality they mean lifetime of the warranty. Does the infrared thermometer penetrate through the pan frame enough to get accurate fluid reading, or do you have to maybe say 105 instead of 102F to account for the difference between cold pan and warmed up fluid? I see the vacuum pump idea does the pump nozzle spray upward into the transmission body or at a 90 degree like I see with other vehicles? Approximately how much is the transmission fluid per bottle? Is this the 8 speed automatic or six? Good video and informative without extra “Fluff” that is used in a lot of Y/T videos because some narrators like to hear themselves speak instead of focusing on the subject? I would consider a GS for being able to remove and replace the filter and do a proper transmission service.

@alb12345672 5 лет назад

Wow 4 bolts to hold the filter. The transmission on the Crown VIcs just use the O big ring to hold the filter, which is a bit larger than this. I've seen them floating in the pan :lol:. Usually they stay though. There is also a mode that the car tells you when it hits the temperature. You have to do a sequence to activate it. I have to do this on mine soon. Wish I had that lift!

@6824096 6 лет назад

I love that color combo

@DIYDanCars 6 лет назад

Thanks! So do we! ;)

@6824096 6 лет назад

DIY Dan it was so hard to find that color on an F sport so I settled with white and a black interior earlier this year. I wanted red interior.

@Midwest.. 3 года назад

Good vdo I need to do this to my 2008 IS350 with 110k mile sometime it shift slow and 5 gear get stuck not shifting one a while 😎👍

@tttran8360 5 лет назад

I'm sure it's been ask but I could not find the answer. What are the torque specs for the bolts on the transmission pan???

@costantineyoussif6679 3 года назад

I hope you live near by I would really trust you working on my 08 lexus gs350 👍🏼 great video and very knowledgeable , subscribed to your channel 😊🎉🎊

@XBOPEBOYZX 5 лет назад

Great video Dan man. Also that's a nice very nice spec GS

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

Thank you! We love the car a lot! It has been very good to us.

@XBOPEBOYZX 5 лет назад

@@DIYDanCars Mr. Dan, can you keep making videos of the GS ? Highly interested I got one of my own and I love the DIY videos!

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

@@XBOPEBOYZX Sure I can do that. :)

@migueche20 4 года назад

Awesome video! My many thanks!

@kingoftheburbskc 4 года назад

I would love to have my own little shop at my house

@pl9742 4 года назад

Amazon filter says the AWD AT filter listed below the video doesn't fit my 2006 Lexus IS 350 and recommended this: amzn.to/38RZmOi Pentosin 1088206 ATF 1LV Transmission Fluid, 5 L amzn.to/3iXcVjO ATP B-333 Automatic Transmission Filter Kit

@Dan-fm5tp 6 лет назад

A+ great video!

@DIYDanCars 6 лет назад

Thanks! What a great first name you have there. :)

@saulgoodman9657 20 дней назад

Hello Dan! Thank you for the great video. I'm about to change fluid in my GS350. I noticed you provided a links to Toyota ATF WS fluid. But in the video I can see you are using Aisin fluid. AFAIK ther's slight difference between those two. Would you recommend using Aisin instead of Toyota? Thanks!

@generationbehindhifi 20 дней назад

Aisin is the maker of the transmission in the GS350. Any fluid that meets type WS specification is fine. FYI: Toyota owns 39% of Aisin.

@amooori2978 4 года назад

I have a question I have a 2013 gs350 f sport. With 75k miles close to 76k miles and I bought it used at 65k miles. I checked Carfax to see if any transmission fluid replacement took place at a Lexus dealership or any shop but I don’t see it on carfax is their a way to check or should I change it what should I do. I don’t want to destroy my transmission.

@DIYDanCars 4 года назад

Lexus's position is that the fluid is lifetime. Obviously I don't agree with that, hence I changed mine.

@tanmamba24 4 года назад

If you put the exact amount you drain do you still have to bleed and if so what the process

@garcial30 2 месяца назад

Is this the same procedures for a 2014 Lexus IS350 ?

@howtodoelectrical200 4 года назад

This is gold

@vinaysandeemvinaysan Год назад

Hey Dan, I have a 2015 GS350 8-speed RWD 73k miles. I bought it used 3 months ago. I recently started noticing jerky upshifts only 1-2 and 2-3 when the engine is below operating temperature. Higher the acceleration more jerky it gets. Once the car is warm enough jerky shifts go away. Is it normal for this model? What can I do to fix it? Thoughts please.

@ThelilMan Год назад

Although annoying. This tends to be pretty normal within Toyota/Lexus transmissions. They hate being cold and feel pretty jerky until the warm up. Wouldn’t worry to much about it. (Just hit 100,000miles, six speed 2013 Lexus GS 350 here also does that) I would recommend changing the fluid if it has not been done yet. Keep your transmission happy!

@DIYDanCars Год назад

Jerky shifts are never normal! I would recommend getting your car in for service and having them check the transmission fluid level. What makes me think this is related to fluid level is your statement about how it shifts fine once the car is warmed up. Transmission fluid expands as the temperature of the fluid rises, hence when the car is warm, there is more fluid in the pan vs when the car is cold. Best of luck!

@Driving_Somewhere Год назад

@@ThelilMan Yeah all the Lexus 6 speeds are like that when cold...and sometimes even occasionally when hot...

@8742js Месяц назад

Hi Dan, thanks for the demo. I need to do this soon for my IS350. I'm planning on doing a simple drain and refill without dropping the pan. How much fluid do you think came out before you dropped the pan? I know it's been a long time, so I totally understand if you don't remember. Thanks!

@DIYDanCars Месяц назад

Hello! Yeah, it's been too long. You could always measure what comes out and go from there.

@deejean568 4 года назад

Wish you were my mechanic.....question: ran out of gas with ‘09 AWD GS350, filled the tank half way and it won’t turn over. I tried turning it on and off 3 or 4 times to let air out. Engine cranks but won’t turnover... any ideas? Prior to that, absolutely no major issues running

@BulletsGarage 5 лет назад

Great video man

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

Glad it helped! :)

@StarK12trd 4 года назад

This why I like Lexus! I’ve been watching both of you guys’ videos are so awesome!

@costantineyoussif6679 3 года назад

Great video and straight to the point 👌 Mine is 08 Lexus gs350 RWD and it never had any transmission oil change since, do you think it’s the right time to change it now? And also if you can recommend me a certified shop down here in California San Diego, since I live in apartment and can’t do it on my own ! Thanks in advance

@stephenrand5033 3 года назад

Hi, I have. 2014 gs350 awd with 105k on it if I was to do this would it be better to just do a flush and refill or should o remove the pan and scrub it and replace filter as well?

@stephenrand5033 3 года назад

@ DIY DAN

@DIYDanCars 7 месяцев назад

If it were me, I would perform the service exactly how I did it in this video. This is not a service that I recommend be performed by beginners, but if you can change a wheel bearing, suspension components, and the differential fluid, then you can probably perform this transmission fluid service. Hope this helps! Good luck!!!

@tamdinh857 6 лет назад

What are the torque limits for all the bolts?

@cwang6951 5 лет назад

pan 7nm filter 10nm drain 20nm overflow 20nm fill 39nm

@becvd1 4 года назад

Can you make a DIY video on how to clean the intake manifold on a 2013GS 350 AWD?

@PauloHeaven 4 года назад

I bought a 2006 GS 300, with 91k miles with no transmission service since new, is it OK to do it? Car has not been abused and even well maintained. It is one-owner, I just think the former owner wasn't aware the transmission should be serviced like many people since manufacturers advertise their ATF as being lifetime.

@AllEyezOnRod Год назад

That’s a good question

@jcortez6622 10 месяцев назад

Great video

@Tekno242 Год назад

Hey Dan, I bought my 2013 when it had 55k miles and now it’s at 135k miles. I did a drain and fill twice between the 80k. Do you think it’ll be ok if I went this route next time or would you suggest to do the drain and fill?

@AllEyezOnRod Год назад

How are the gears going

@sunra8437 2 года назад

I’m doing my Gs 450h tomorrow. Wish me luck

@zaidalmymoni6902 4 года назад

I have a Lexus 2014, model Es250. Unfortunately, I haven't changed the transmission oil, since I bought the car. The car is a single owner, and it currently has 180, 000 km.. The agency says that if they change the oil, they won't guarantee the transmission or the repairs. Some mechanics say that I can change the oil with no problems to the transmission, others say that it is a high risk. What can you recommend? Thanks!

@DIYDanCars 4 года назад

Don't change it.

@zaidalmymoni6902 4 года назад

@@DIYDanCars The shifting in the car is fine and I do not have any rough shifting. My friend advised me to remove half of the transmission fluid and refill with new then drive for 600 km then do the same thing. after doing this twice to drain all the fluid and add new fluid with a new filter. Do you think this is good idea? Have you done this in the past with good results

@MattJonesYT 3 года назад

Doesn't this method leave fluid in the torque converter that has not been changed?

@hussainalimanki6821 2 года назад

My overflow plug is stripped any recommendation? Thanks in advance!

@arjunsecondary 3 года назад

im guessing this is transferrable to my IS350. Quick question, but did you torque all your bolts? If you chose not to, why not?

@julian00102 2 года назад

Should I unscrew the overflow plug while the engine is running?

@kevinho1779 3 года назад

how do i reset the maintenance light on my 2014 GS350

@costantineyoussif6679 3 года назад

I took mine to a mechanic and he drained about 3qrts only just simple drain n fill without taking the pan out is that sounds right ? I was expecting more comes out !? Also he didn’t check the temperature fluid level with his scan gauge ,, he just turn on the car for a bit then open the overflow bolt then some start coming out then he tight it back on !!! So I have no idea if he fill it at the right amount or not ? What you recommend me doing ? I need some help please

@chip_stack 3 года назад

Change it again

@stanleyrobinson2155 2 года назад

Just subscribed to your channel. Appreciate the thorough instructions. Can you give me a few short instructions on how to replace the alternator on a lexus gs 350. Mine is a 2013 with awd.

@cwang6951 4 года назад

I dropped the pan on my RWD, added 300ml more than I took out (3.6L) to be safe and opened the overflow in the specified temperature range. The fluid absolutely flooded out and I was able to get the bolt back in with only 300ml lost. I've left it like this as it's got roughly what came out. I'd say it would have kept coming out, unless it was overfilled before, what did I do wrong? As far as I know it was the first time the box was serviced.

@nishuiskool 4 года назад

Cwang I also had the same issue today. I have the 2014 Gs350 AWD F Sport model. I drained the fluid and put back the same exact amount. Started the car for 5 minute. When I open the fluid level check then almost 2 quarts of fluid cane out. Luckily I had the catch pan and put back the same fluid back again. My car wasn’t running when I was checking the level. @dan. Please suggest what should I do now. I drove 30 miles and car was driving very smooth. I wish if you lived somewhere around NYC.

@alikhairuldeen8312 3 года назад

Does this also apply to newer lexus es350 2019 generation?

@AllEyezOnRod Год назад

At 60k

@themacintheacc1366 Год назад

Hello probably won’t get this cause the video is old but wanted to know why the dealership says they won’t change it

@DIYDanCars Год назад

Lexus has the position that the transmission fluid is good for the "life of the vehicle" and that's why they won't change it. If you're the type of guy who gets rid of cars before 100k miles, then I wouldn't worry about it either.

@mikehoward1182 3 года назад

Hey Dan, did you ever have any issues down the line after doing this trans fluid drain? I’m getting mixed answers on a forum about don’t touch it or whether to do a complete flush or not?

@DIYDanCars 3 года назад

No. My car has almost 110k miles on it now. I have almost 60k miles on this fluid and will be doing my 2nd drain and fill next year.

@mikehoward1182 3 года назад

@@DIYDanCars thanks for the quick reply! 👍🏼

@GokuInstinct1 9 месяцев назад

Why is my mechanic saying the pan drop is not necessary on the 2015 Lexus GS350? He said some cars don't need it. Is that true at all?

@generationbehindhifi 9 месяцев назад

Does your mechanic also leave the old oil filter in your car when performing an oil change? I think this video illustrates perfectly why you need to drop the pan, clean it, and also change the filter. Did you see the amount of metal shavings and grime in the bottom of the pan in this video?

@GokuInstinct1 9 месяцев назад

@@generationbehindhifi no I take my own oil and filter to change it out every time. I figured it is needed more than not. I will ask him to change the transmission filter and drop the pan. Thanks for your reply.

@generationbehindhifi 9 месяцев назад

@@GokuInstinct1 No problem! Happy to help! This is DIY Dan too. I'm just posting from my other channel since I didn't feel like logging into my other account.

@DJ-gh4dg 5 лет назад

Great Video! Any chance you could do a coolant drain/fill on the GS?

@Looksurprised 3 года назад

Seconded. Always get airlocks and would love to know if they can be avoided.

@DIYDanCars 7 месяцев назад

I have a video on how to drain and refill the coolant. Checkout my Lexus playlist link in the description.

@samaanam76 4 года назад

Perfect

@adwokatdiabla7753 4 года назад

Great video, just have one question if you reach correct temperature you need to stop the engine to drain oil ? Or engine need to be running? Thanks!

@DIYDanCars 4 года назад

You definitely don't want to drain the transmission fluid while the car is running!!!

@adwokatdiabla7753 4 года назад

@@DIYDanCars sorry I meant when you fill the transmission with new oil and you will get transmission oil to specified temperature then you need to drain excess, I saw your car was running but I'm not 100% sure Thanks!

@DIYDanCars 4 года назад

@@adwokatdiabla7753 Yep, you got it. While the car is running you will fill the transmission with fluid until it reaches the desired temp. Once the fluid is at the desired temp there will be a slow trickle of fluid out of the bottom fill hole which will tell you its full. Reinstall the bottom bolt, tighten it, and then you are done.

@is4life593 5 лет назад

I've never had this service done. Dealer says I don't need it. I have a 2010 IS350 with 105k miles on it. Is it too late to change the fluid. Some IS350 owners have had problems when they changed it this late as I have. Please help???

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

How much longer do you plan on keeping the car? If you're in it for the long haul (200k+ miles,) I would change the fluid. If not, leave it alone.

@is4life593 5 лет назад

@@DIYDanCars Thanks

@Den4Nk 5 лет назад

@@is4life593 Dealer told me that it needs to be changed at 100k miles.. Not sure why yours said that you don't need it. There is no such thing as "life time" fluid/oil..

@chuk0one47 Год назад

Nice video is this process same for Lexus IS 350 2006

@KrisS8528 11 месяцев назад

Hey man, have a (perchaps) stupid question: why would you have to check the fluid level if you replaced exactly what you had drained? Asking this as I don’t have the scanning tool.

@DIYDanCars 10 месяцев назад

That's not a stupid question at all. I see no problem with measuring the exact amount of fluid that you drained and then refilling it with the exact amount with new fluid. This process will be more tedious because you have to be absolutely certain that you get the exact amount back in. As long as you understand that, I would say go for it.

@dasppg9737 6 лет назад

My is350 has 90k miles and it’s never been changed. Think I should change it or is it too late?

@DIYDanCars 6 лет назад

If it were me, I would change it, but do what you feel comfortable with.

@Den4Nk 5 лет назад

Dealer told me that transmission fluid needs to be changed at 100k miles. Personally I think it's a little bit too high and I will replace it at 60k . But to answer your question, no, it's not too late.

@s0ap608 5 лет назад

I know that some Toyota/Lexus vehicles have an orange or a red straw within the overflow tube that gauges the fluid level. Do you have one of those, or was it just the black metal straw in your overflow tube? Thanks!

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

It's black as shown in the video.

@ultimatejoe71617 3 года назад

Can I use the Aisin fluid for. 11’ IS250?

@sdlausen1 4 года назад

I saw your disclaimer, but is this a similar process on the 2011 IS350 RWD? To my knowledge, I know they both use the same engine and transmission.

@moejr14 3 года назад

I have same as you. Did you change trans filter yet?

@sdlausen1 3 года назад

@@moejr14 No

@B0ll5 4 года назад

Dan I have a bad noice coming from the transfer case, initially though it was the front wheel hubs but actually the transfer case. A few trans guys said it a bad bearing. There is no way to change fluid in it though. Any way I can put gear oil in transmission without damage? Any recommendations? Everyone of the mechanics said it’s not worth changing labour too expensive not worth for a bearing. Have about 110 000 miles . Thanks in advance !

@DIYDanCars 4 года назад

The transfer case and transmission share the same oil supply. If you change the transmission fluid then you are also changing the fluid for the transfer case. From what you said, it sounds like your transfer case is on its way out. If it were me, I would start looking for a good used transmission to replace the one you have.

@B0ll5 4 года назад

DIY Dan wow the job is like 2-3 grand apparently it’s just a bearing in the transfer case ..

@mucialmichaud8020 2 года назад

@@DIYDanCars I may be wrong but, I believe the transfer case use the same oil as the differential. Some very thick oil, if not the older model is

@y2komar Год назад

Ive been doing some research and I've come to conclusion that replacing the transmission filter is not needed. That filter only stops big metal shavings from circulating back into the transmission. If by any chance you have big metal shavings, you have yourself a bigger problem than just replacing the filter. I love this very informative video, but in conclusion to my findings, I will not be replacing the transmission filter. I think its just a better idea to drain and fill the fluid more often.

@DIYDanCars 7 месяцев назад

It's your car so definitely do what you want, but I think this video illustrates just how important it is to drop the pan and clean it. The bottom of my pan had a bunch of grime and metal shavings on the magnets. Since I have gone this far to drop the pan, it only makes sense (to me anyways) to do the filter at the same time. Everyone has an opinion on the topic which is fine, but I like to go above and beyond when servicing my vehicles. Is it overkill? Perhaps.

@albertosamaniego2476 5 лет назад

Good job Dan! One question, the GS350 use toyota parts? Im thinking on buying my first lexus but im afraid that parts will be auper expensives.

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

Yep it sure does. My air filters come in Toyota boxes. The 3.5L engine is shared with Toyota models.

@uli64castel Год назад

How many quarts does the transmission take?

@rjrellis99 6 лет назад

Hi Dan . . . great job with your videos!! Would you purchase another Lexus GS350? Rich (La Crosse, WI)

@DIYDanCars 6 лет назад

Thanks Rich! Absolutely! My wife already has her eye on a LC500 for her summer toy. It's kind of nice having a car that doesn't need thousands in repairs every year (German cars). I love my German cars, but the reliability leaves a lot to be desired.

@flexx6269 4 года назад

I have a gs430 it's pretty much the same ?

@Knightfall23 5 лет назад

Hello, do you know how much the AT filter cost? Did you get from Lexus?

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

I think it was around $55. I bought it from a Lexus dealer on Amazon.

@crazyone1067 5 лет назад

Hi Dan, I'm looking to pick up a 2014 F Sport version. Are there any issues I should look for?

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

A Yates, our Lexus GS350 has been the most reliable car we have ever owned. We have only had one failure which was the "gateway computer" and was a common problem for 2013 MY. Thankfully it was covered under warranty. In the 4 years and almost 50k miles we have owned the car that has been the only problem. If you buy a clean GS with a documented history, you should be fine. Good luck!

@crazyone1067 5 лет назад

@@DIYDanCars thanks for the reply. I'm looking to pick up a 2014 GS350 F Sport RWD for 24k with 29k miles on it.

@AnhTran-hk3sy 5 лет назад

@MrFuchew 5 лет назад

how close was your infrared temperature to your scanner reading? I'm wanting to just use the infrared. thanks

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

It read about 3 degrees lower than my scanner.

@MrFuchew 5 лет назад

@@DIYDanCars thats great to hear thank you very much for the quick response!

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

Happy to help!

@Chorizomicks 4 года назад

OP, how come when i click on your Fluid Link, it shows Toyota OEM, but on the video, it shows its from Aisin

@DIYDanCars 4 года назад

Toyota owns Aisin. You might get Aisin bottles like me or Toyota branded ones.

@moejr14 3 года назад

What color should the trans fluid be?

@AllEyezOnRod Год назад

Bright red

@forevr_8 5 лет назад

Great video. Lol at the music, haha

@MrFuchew 6 лет назад

i have a gs430 rear wheel drive. how much different will it be?

@DIYDanCars 6 лет назад

I have no idea. I don't own one.

@weichen2869 4 года назад

What kind of jack lift installed inside of u garage? Cause I want to get one just like that

@DIYDanCars 4 года назад

Direct Lift Pro Park 9.

@shaaiaeworld 4 года назад

Nice i will do it

@luisalcaraz5615 5 лет назад

My car doesn't go reverse. Could low transmission fluid be a problem or a shift solenoid? I got it at 92k miles now it's at 162k. I'm thinking of doing the trans fluid replacement first but I used the scanner and got 3 codes. P2757 , P0983, P0761. A couple of those codes CAN be due to low fluid. I never changed it before.

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

Does the transmission go into drive? If so, it sounds more like a bad control solenoid. Yes, low fluid level can cause the car to have delayed shifting or not shift at all. I would check the fluid level and see if it's low, but I have a feeling something more serious is going on. I am a little bummed you only got 162k miles out of your transmission. I hope we have better luck! Good luck!

@luisalcaraz5615 5 лет назад

@@DIYDanCars yes it drives. It just doesn't go reverse. I'm gonna go with the bad solenoid. These scanners don't lie. I fixed my starter when it went out so I'm thinking a solenoid is bad once it's fixed additional with the new fluid it should run I'm hoping. It's only at 162k 😭 car was running excellent.

@landrycheuko3396 5 лет назад

@@luisalcaraz5615 So how did it go? Were you able to fix your problem? Mine goes on a reverse but when I accelerate it stalls and shutters between 1 RPM- 2 RPM. I\ HAVE THE p2757

@robbacon9541 5 лет назад

Luis Alcaraz was it your solenoids?

@mikelamm732 5 лет назад

Dan, my 06 IS350 has 170k on it. my current pan gasket is leaking, what should i do?

@DIYDanCars 5 лет назад

I would replace the oil pan gasket. You should get 300k miles out of that car pretty easily if you have taken care of it.

@mikelamm732 5 лет назад

Thanks for the response. the plan is to replace the gasket but do you think a fluid change would benefit the car or cause me problems? unsure of any prior fluid changes but i am assuming it has not been done for a while...