I’m asking since the automechanic told me which we indispensable the delivery liquid wash out as well as the crony told me it is the large slice off. we didn’t get it finished of march though right away we only wish to sense some-more about it. Thanks everyone!
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It depends. If your car has less than 75,000 miles on it , the flush can extend the life of the transmission (kinda like an oil change for the engine) If your car is over the 75,000 the flush will remove any build-up around your gaskets and can cause leakage.
If its a new car flush every 20,000 miles or by owner’s manual sugested frequency.
Likewise, if your car engine (75,000 miles and over) has always had regular oil in it you should not change to synthetic.
YES!! Do not let your transmission fluid go more than 10K miles before being flushed. If the fluid gets to dirty, and ruins your transmission, you could be stuck with a $3-5K repair versus a stupid $70 once a year or so….
yes, a transmission needs to flushed every now and then. you can tell if you smell the trans dipstick, it will smell burnt.
It is not a “big rip off.” You should change your transmission fluid every ten-or-fifteen thousand miles.
there are many vary opinion on this subject. i am sure you will get many answer. but with the transmission flush it is suppose to be a closed system fluid change. Sometime when this happen just as a filter change it can dislodge a piece of dirt or clutch flake which can cause a value to stick. But the best answer that i think anyone can give you is to go buy what the manufacturer suggest in you owner manual. but the fluid and filter does need to be change as different and varying interval of your vehicle use.
If you don’t change the transmission fluid on schedule, you’ll be lubricating your transmission with metal shavings and other contaminants. This will shorten the transmission’s life. The result could be a hefty boat payment to your mechanic. In other words, changing your transmission fluid at the correct interval is a good investment.
yes you should flush transmission. but if it has over 75k miles and never been flushed sometimes can do more damage by disturbing seals. if has lower mileage flush if 50k or so. or you can just perform what they call a transmission service. its where they drop the pan and change fluid and filter. this way they can check transmission pan for any metal debris. if lower mileage this is better and less expensive.ask your frien to pay bill when you have to replace transmission because fluid is burnt. not cheap. i hope this helps
Yes get it flushed it wont hurt anything.The flushing systems run off the transmission itself so there is no reason to worry about a flush hurting anything.Just changing the fluid isnt enough sometimes on higher mileage cars.Even with a regular fluid change there is still a lot of dirty fluid left in the converter and the tranny if it hasnt been changed in awhile,the flush does a better job of getting this dirty fluid out.If its higher mileage and never been flushed all the more reason to flush it before it causes problems.
hi there, the transmission fluid, does need to be changed on a regular, basic, unless its a fully synthetic one, then i just needs checking.
it all depends on how long the oil has been in the transmission, and how many miles it has done. if the oil is very very dirty, as its not been changed for a long time, or its not been done regularly, then crap and gunk, can build up, then it would require the transmission to be flushed.
some garages i am sure will try a few things on when they see a women walk in, and start spouting lots of techno dribble to try to confuse you, but you did right, by not paying for something you don’t know what it was.
next time you get the transmission fluid checked take a look at the color of it, and note how many miles and time has passed between the changes, if only a few mile and little time have passed and its really black, then i would recommend a flushing, if not leave it as it is
i hope this helps
here’s the truth as a ford mechanic. the trans needs to be flushed. recommend every 30,000 miles. the dealership i work at has a trans flush machine. what they do is pour a trans cleaner in to your trans and let it run till the fluid is nice and warm to remove any sludge or buildup, then they hook the machine to the trans lines coming off the trans cooler, then they start your car cycle through the gears a few times then start the machine. while running it sucks out the old fluid while filling with new fluid, about 12-15 quarts depending on the type of trans. this process removes old fluid while removing any metal shavings or sludge that may be in the trans. just about any mechanic that’s worth his weight in wrenches will tell you that this process is alot safer then dropping the pan because you remove almost all the old fluid, because you still have around 7 quarts in the torque converter. my advise is ask a service adviser at the closest dealership which is best. “you dont have to thank me, the smile on your face is reward enough”
i agree with npftech. i work for valvoline, so i am doing transmission flushes everyday almost. the problem is most people dont get it done because they dont want to spend the extra money, or think its pointless. thats not true at all. but when the car gets up to over 75,000 miles without the transmission ever being serviced, then some problems can occur with some vehicles. if the transmission looks brown or any color besides red, then you know its time to get it done. but if it has high miles, without it ever being done, then i would just say get it drained out, and refilled every few months, like an oil change, then after doing that a few times, it should stay red for the right amount of time, and then you can get the transmission flush done. but like everything else on a car, problems can occurr, so be ready for anything.
Yes, just like your oil, transmission fluid also gets dirty which is very bad for your car. Granted it doesn’t need to be changed as frequently, Your best bet is to change the fluid every 75K to 100K miles. Changing it earlier is pointless but any later than 100K miles can be potentially hazardous to the health of your car.