Transmission flushes and fill
06-24-2005 | 04:33 AM
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Transmission flushes and fill
I had my transmission flush and fill with synthetic tranny fluid at 55k , i am now at 103k.Tranny fluid is starting to get a little dirty from its original pinkish color. I want to change it now but can't ,do you guys think its safe to drive the MAX for another 5k miles w/o any problems?Currently no problems out of the tranny and i don't abuse it either.
06-24-2005 | 11:33 PM
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I would NOT have it flushed if I were you this late in the game. I had mine done by a shop (at 77k miles) that had a T-Tech machine and it seriously hosed my tranny.
I had no problems at all before the flush, I was just doing it strictly for maintenance purposes. Shortly after the flush I started slipping between first and second on cool mornings, after a couple of weeks it was slipping even after it was warm.
I consulted a few mechanics after the deal and couple of them told me, "I'll be suprised if those machines are around in a few years, there are a lot of transmissions being replaced because of them. Those things shoot so much pressure through the transmission that it will many times tear seals and other stuff inside the transmission."
My father in-law helped me tear the tranny down and rebuild it and sure enough, the seals were torn all to hell. I got out cheap considering most places wanted about $1500 to rebuild one, the rebuild kit cost me about $300 and 2 days of my time. Nevertheless, I'll never have any vehicle I own flushed again.
Just my 2 cents
I had no problems at all before the flush, I was just doing it strictly for maintenance purposes. Shortly after the flush I started slipping between first and second on cool mornings, after a couple of weeks it was slipping even after it was warm.
I consulted a few mechanics after the deal and couple of them told me, "I'll be suprised if those machines are around in a few years, there are a lot of transmissions being replaced because of them. Those things shoot so much pressure through the transmission that it will many times tear seals and other stuff inside the transmission."
My father in-law helped me tear the tranny down and rebuild it and sure enough, the seals were torn all to hell. I got out cheap considering most places wanted about $1500 to rebuild one, the rebuild kit cost me about $300 and 2 days of my time. Nevertheless, I'll never have any vehicle I own flushed again.
Just my 2 cents
06-25-2005 | 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by bamasae
I would NOT have it flushed if I were you this late in the game. I had mine done by a shop (at 77k miles) that had a T-Tech machine and it seriously hosed my tranny.
I had no problems at all before the flush, I was just doing it strictly for maintenance purposes. Shortly after the flush I started slipping between first and second on cool mornings, after a couple of weeks it was slipping even after it was warm.
I consulted a few mechanics after the deal and couple of them told me, "I'll be suprised if those machines are around in a few years, there are a lot of transmissions being replaced because of them. Those things shoot so much pressure through the transmission that it will many times tear seals and other stuff inside the transmission."
My father in-law helped me tear the tranny down and rebuild it and sure enough, the seals were torn all to hell. I got out cheap considering most places wanted about $1500 to rebuild one, the rebuild kit cost me about $300 and 2 days of my time. Nevertheless, I'll never have any vehicle I own flushed again.
Just my 2 cents
I had no problems at all before the flush, I was just doing it strictly for maintenance purposes. Shortly after the flush I started slipping between first and second on cool mornings, after a couple of weeks it was slipping even after it was warm.
I consulted a few mechanics after the deal and couple of them told me, "I'll be suprised if those machines are around in a few years, there are a lot of transmissions being replaced because of them. Those things shoot so much pressure through the transmission that it will many times tear seals and other stuff inside the transmission."
My father in-law helped me tear the tranny down and rebuild it and sure enough, the seals were torn all to hell. I got out cheap considering most places wanted about $1500 to rebuild one, the rebuild kit cost me about $300 and 2 days of my time. Nevertheless, I'll never have any vehicle I own flushed again.
Just my 2 cents
06-25-2005 | 08:08 PM
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i too have wondered if it's better to flush. i've only done a drain and fill and always felt a little bad for not going ahead and flushing it...oh well. i suppose a regular drain and fill will keep things in check
06-25-2005 | 11:28 PM
#10
Follow Lontar1's step. If you still dont' feel good about the other half old fluid inside your tranny, unhook the tranny return hose, aim it to a big pan, turn on your engine for 10 sec, shut it off. Then refill the new fluid. Repeat these steps until you see the fluid are pinky clear shooting out from the return hose.
This is the safest and best "full" drain and refill method for your tranny. You can find the info with pics in how-to section.
This is the safest and best "full" drain and refill method for your tranny. You can find the info with pics in how-to section.
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