Ok, Got the solenoid and pan gasket. Solenoid was $127 and the gasket was $14 and now I have another question. The dealer said I needed a special T-2 transmission fluid. Do I need that or does the Dextron 4 cover it? This looks like a simple job of removing the pan and takimg one bolt out and unplugging the solenoid and then replacing. Put the pan back on and add fluid. Hardly worth $450 the desler wants for the job.
Is the T-2 fluid something special?
Sluggo
I don't know if I'd call T2 special, but it is not interchangeable with Dexron IV. Check your owner's manual or transmission dipstick for the correct ATF. I believe that the T4 that dealers now sell supersedes T2 and so you can use T4 in place of T2. It will probably be less expensive at a Toyota dealer than a Lexus dealer.
Ok, I got the owners manual out and it said on a drain and refill that 5.1Qt. of Dexron 3 is required. That should be easy to get at AutoZone. The owners manual came with the car so I assume it is accurate.
Sluggo
The owner's manual should be correct. You can double check by looking at the dip stick.
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