What transmission does a LS400 have?
The A341E automatic transmission is a 4–speed Electronically Controlled Transmission with an intelligent control (hereafter called ECT–i) developed exclusively for the Lexus LS400.
How do you change transmission fluid in a Lexus LS400?
2) Place a drain pan under the transmission drain plug. Unscrew the 14mm drain bolt and let all fluid drain out, about 2 quarts should come out. 3) Remove the 19 10mm bolts that hold the transmission oil pan. Then you may need to insert a blade inbetween the pan and transmission case to cut the sealer.
What kind of transmission fluid do you use?
This is not a complete transmission fluid flush, it is basically a simple drain and refill. The most important thing is to ONLY use Toyota Type IV ATF, part #00279-000T4. 1) Put your car on ramps or jack up the front so you have some room to work under the car. 2) Place a drain pan under the transmission drain plug.
How often should you change the transmission fluid?
If your transmission is not operating smoothly then it’s probably time you changed the fluid. The filter does not need to be changed very often (recommended interval unknown, I’d say every 100-150K…so not that often) but this tutorial will show you how if you want to.
How do you check the transmission fluid level?
10) With the engine idling check the transmission fluid level. Add fluid up to the COOL level on the dipstick. DO NOT OVERFILL. Write down in your records the date and mileage of this service. Check the fluid level again in a day to make sure the fluid is at the correct level.
2) Place a drain pan under the transmission drain plug. Unscrew the 14mm drain bolt and let all fluid drain out, about 2 quarts should come out. 3) Remove the 19 10mm bolts that hold the transmission oil pan. Then you may need to insert a blade inbetween the pan and transmission case to cut the sealer.
What kind of fluid does a Lexus use?
Information about type and capacity fluid are for reference only. Reference book «Fluid type : automatic transmission Lexus». Full capacity l. Service fill l.
This is not a complete transmission fluid flush, it is basically a simple drain and refill. The most important thing is to ONLY use Toyota Type IV ATF, part #00279-000T4. 1) Put your car on ramps or jack up the front so you have some room to work under the car. 2) Place a drain pan under the transmission drain plug.
If your transmission is not operating smoothly then it’s probably time you changed the fluid. The filter does not need to be changed very often (recommended interval unknown, I’d say every 100-150K…so not that often) but this tutorial will show you how if you want to.