Can I do transmission fluid change meself? Used 2023 RX350h. 67k

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Cheapest I found was $350.
They say they do not back flush.

Thank you.

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Based on your posts. I seriously doubt you could. Leave it to the professional.

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  1. Have you watched the procedure?
    2023-rx350h transmission fluid change - Google Search

  2. Do you have the right equipment?

  3. Is this the vehicle you use for blood product transportation?
    If so, is that not a business expense that might be a tax deduction?

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This is why I don’t buy “luxury” cars: they have “luxury” prices for repairs/maintenance.

Before you start figuring out how to “save money” by doing this yourself, ask:

  1. Do I have the physical space/area to do this work?
  2. Can I potentially be without my vehicle for a day or longer, should something go wrong?
  3. Do I have a way of safely/correctly disposing of the old transmission fluid?
  4. Will I affect or void any remaining warranty on the vehicle?

If you’re honest with your answers on this, I think you’ll find the $350.00 is well worth the cost. Good luck.

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Given the hybrid drivetrain I’d have the dealer do it. And it should be no more expensive than a change on the equivalent Toyota, same transmission. So you should check how much they’d charge. Or find an independent shop that’s very familiar with these models. That’s what I did.

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PLEASE do it yourself.

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Good point. It’s only a business expense/tax deduction if he uses the Actual Expense method (vs. Mileage Method) and, even then, the deduction is limited to the percentage of business vs. personal use.

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Also remembering the blood deliveries, the Federal tax deduction for unreimbursed charitable use of a vehicle is detailed at IRS 2023 Publication 526, page 5 where it also mentions a Standard Mileage Rate, which is currently $0.14 / per mile and some States also offer a similar deduction

https://www.irs.gov/forms-pubs/about-publication-526

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Did my on fluid change, undid the Jesus clip to radiator, capacity 12 quarts. Hooked a hose up to the line and marked off a 5gal bucket with quart lines marked on it. Added new fluid at the rate it was filling the bucket. Went fine but 6 months later minor issues, had a shop do a change, that only changes 6 quarts and replace filter. All better, Felt good to put 12 quarts of new stuff in but ended up having to pay for a service anyway.

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@Robert-Gift doesn’t have the proper equipment OR mindset to do a proper automatic transmission fluid service on his vehicle

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Equipment? I don’ need no stinkin’ equipment.

Must fluid be drawn out with suction?

Was thinking of draining and replacing withexact amount.

But I only have ramps. Musthe vehicle be level?

I wouldrain cold and have the new fluid stored nexto the vehicle be the same temperature.

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I guess the answer to my question, posted 5 days ago is “no”.

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Your statements PROVE you shouldn’t be performing the automatic transmission fluid service on your own vehicle

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I say just go for it, and let us all know how much money you saved after all said and done… :wink:

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Here is whathey charge $350 to do.

Need to cut a service pit in our garage cement floor.

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That’s exactly why he should do it. At least he’d be off the road until he gets the transmission repaired/replaced.

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Here is what they charge — There I fixed for you so stop being cute and act like an adult , Troll.

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Nice thought, but never going to happen.

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I mean, conventional wisdom, based upon your prior exploits would suggest that, no you should absolutely not attempt this…But, at the same time, just out of morbid curiosity I kinda want to see how it would actually turn out. So if you decide to go through it, please document the process.

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And the crowd starts chanting Change It!! Change It!! Change It!! Change It!! :laughing:

According to the video, it’s so easy Even A Caveman Could Do It, a no brainer…

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