# 2003 Lexus SC 430 - Hesitates **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** lexus\ **Created:** [November 15, 2019, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-sc-430-hesitates/152813 "2019-11-15T02:29:36Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JoeVance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b9bd4f/32.png) [@JoeVance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeVance)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2019, 2:29am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-sc-430-hesitates/152813/1 "2019-11-15T02:29:36Z")
There is a slight hesitation if I hit the gas after almost coming to a complete stop, like at a yield sign. But this happens only if the car is in Drive. If I downshift to 4th or 3rd, no hesitation when I start up again. Mileage is 86k. ---
**Author:** ![old\_mopar\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2019, 2:54am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-sc-430-hesitates/152813/2 "2019-11-15T02:54:31Z")
Get your transmission serviced ( drain, new filter, refill with the EXACT fluid Lexus specifies) ---
**Author:** ![JoeVance](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/b9bd4f/32.png) [@JoeVance](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JoeVance)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2019, 4:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-sc-430-hesitates/152813/3 "2019-11-15T04:08:38Z")
Sounds like a plan…but will see if my mechanic can do it instead of our local overpriced Lexus dealership. ---
**Author:** ![old\_mopar\_guy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/6bbea6/32.png) [@old\_mopar\_guy](https://community.cartalk.com/u/old_mopar_guy)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2019, 4:37am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/2003-lexus-sc-430-hesitates/152813/4 "2019-11-15T04:37:21Z")
To ensure you get the correct fluid, I’d recommend the dealership.