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Lexus LS Rear Wheel Drive System

15 messages,  Last post on Nov 17, 2009 at 4:26 PM

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Transmission Flush??? by ls96
Jun 22, 2009 (6:29 pm)
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I have a 96 LS400, 154,400. 2nd owner, purchased at 98,000 miles. Have not had to do any major maintenance only oil changes. Was recommended last oil change that I needed a transmission flush due to dark fluid. I have been getting mixed opinions..most friends say don't???? Any opinions/recommendations. I'm confused? thanks.
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Re: Transmission Flush??? [ls96] by wwest
Jun 27, 2009 (8:06 am)
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Replying to: ls96 (Jun 22, 2009 6:29 pm)

Hmm...second owner...
 
Abusive first owner, used as a taxi, or for towing..??
 
If the ATF actually is dark it might also smell burned in which case a flush would be appropriate.
 
Check it yourself, it should be pink and transparent.
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Re: How does the Lexus gs300 rear wheel drive handle in the snow? [stephena [rennybosch] by ryguy4
Jul 17, 2009 (7:16 pm)
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Replying to: rennybosch (Jan 26, 2008 2:45 pm)

i have a lexus gs 400 rear wheel drive.I live in western new york and it isnt very good in the snow its a bit more powerfull than the 300 but i wouldent think the 300 would be much better in the snow .Hope that helps you .
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Drive train question. by wwest
Nov 17, 2009 (4:26 pm)
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'92 LS400 with 155,000 miles. Runs perfect, just passed WA state emissions test with flying colors. driving along at ~40MPH there is a rare "tug" feeling, and sound, as if the brake were applied just for an instant. Cannot readily duplicate. Sometimes "tug....tug...tug" and it seems anything I do, change, (a little less throttle or a little more, etc, etc) and it goes away
 
Car pulls STRONG, transmission seems to be fine, shifting okay, etc. ATF okay.
 
Suspecious of trac system triggering briefly and haven't had a chance yet to run with it turned off. Will also try running with OD off.
 
There is only one U-joint in the drive/line, shaft, anyone had one fail in this manner..?

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