Hey all!
I've seen on Scotty's videos that he recommends you change the transmission fluid about every 80k-100k miles, and so I'd like to change the tranny fluid on my 2011 GS 350. I know ABSOLUTELY NOT to *flush* the transmission, but to drain it out and replace it with clean, new fluid.
However...
Are you supposed to drain it and replace it all at once? Or should you do it quarts at a time, over a set interval of time or miles? This is unclear in his videos. Also, where can I find what tranny fluid is used in my car?
Thanks.
83,000 miles currently
type of transmission please? manual, automatic, CVT etc?
The 2011 GS 350 only comes in Toyota's tried and tru 6 speed automatic.
You should perform the fluid change all at once. Whatever amount of fluid drains out, you fill the transmission with that amount of new fluid. If there is an ATF dipstick, you use that to check the level. If you have a fill plug, you fill up until a stream of fluid starts spilling out. Don't forget to also change the filter (if it's serviceable) because that's very important for keeping the new fluid clean as well as cleaning the old fluid that's left in the torque converter.
You can just call the dealer or go online to find the ATF specifications for your transmission. Automatic transmissions are VERY sensitive to fluid type, so I recommend using the OEM/OEM quality fluid.
Perfect, thank you! This is exactly what I needed.
Assuming that you have a transmission without a dipstick (if you have a dipstick, you can refill right from that dipstick, with a funnel), there's a separate procedure (As for the correct fluid, it should be in your manual. If it's not a CVT [which has its own fluid], it's probably WS-ATF). Use the OEM fluid.
Video tutorials on how to do this fluid exchange are on YouTube: Keyboard in "transmission service" "gs 350" "2011." (Or "drain and fill transmission" "gs 350" "2011."
You can sort through these.
Perfect, I'll look out for videos. Thank you so much!