Nearly Fell Out Of My Chair

[9690phil]

Got a price for gearbox filter (stainer) £250

Does that sound right? From lexus

[Ruud]

Not sure, but Rockauto.com sell them including sump gasket (and they call it a ( direct OE replacement with enhancements) from Beck/Arnley for about $16 :)

[steve2006]

Not according to Toyodiy.com they are priced at around £80.00 including the 3 required gaskets.

Part number is 35330-30070 Strainer Assy,Valve Body Oil.

Try ringing your dealer again but just give them the part number and see if the price is the same.

[ColinBarber]

I thought they just have a metal screen filter which you can clean, doesn't need to be replaced?

[9690phil]

Some lexus dealership say replace, some say clean, some dont know?any way booked in with indi gearbox specialist tuesday for fluid change and filter change if filter req £140+vat. They tested, test drove and put on computer nothing showing at all so could of been a blip with gear box?

[cruisermark]

amayama is showing as £27 although there might be ome duty to pay

i have just bought come track rod ends from them - uk price £250 - amayama £125 inc delivery and duty delivered to the door - genuine parts

[steve2006]

Just make sure they use the correct Toyota specification fluid (Type IV).

Not sure what they mean by "fluid change" as to completely flush the system you are looking at around 20 litres and at £60.00/5 litres £140.00 + VAT inc filter looks very cheap.

If they just drain the sump and refill that only replaces 2 litres,there is no drain on the torque convertor unlike Mercedes.

[9690phil]

Cheers for link steve for air pump very handy. Regarding fluid change ill ask them on tuesday what they are going to do if its just drain and top up with a couple of litres im not going to have it done as it defeats the object, they are gearbox specialist thats all they do and have a good right up. Ill post and let you know how it goes. Cheers phil

[Chris Skelton]

I recall that old engine oil can be re-used, once filtered (of contaminants).

Do we know if this is same with Tranny fluid?

[ColinBarber]

An auto transmission is a closed system and therefore can go a long time without the need for fluid replacements, and for a lot of Lexus vehicles there is no replacement schedule. Provided the fluid doesn't get burnt from it could be reused however the level of detergents would be less - there are benefits to refreshing the fluid with new, even if it is just a pan drain and refill rather than a complete replacement.