Should I flush a high mileage transmission?
You should never flush any transmission either new or high mileage. You should only change the fluid by draining old fluid, replacing filter and adding new fluid.
How often should you have your transmission flushed?
When should you have the transmission flushed? Most manufacturers recommend a transmission flush every 30,000 miles or every couple of years. However, there are other times besides these intervals when a flush might be a good idea. These include: When the fluid is dirty or “burnt.”
Can a transmission flush cause a car to fail?
That being said, if your vehicle has gone 100,000 miles or more and you’ve never done a transmission flush, there’s a greater chance that a flush will cause the transmission to fail, and your mechanic may advise against it. Preventative maintenance, not a cure
What are the symptoms of inadequate transmission fluid?
Transmission Grinding or Strange Noises. A vehicle transmission that is contaminated with dirt, grease and sludge can display symptoms very similar to inadequate levels of transmission fluid.
How long does it take to change transmission fluid?
A transmission fluid change takes just about 30 minutes. You’ll need to allow additional time for any other services performed at the same time, such as the Midas Touch Courtesy Check, or a transmission inspection. Will a transmission flush hurt my vehicle? An already-compromised transmission should not be flushed.
What do you need to know about transmission flush?
A simple, cost-effective boost to the longevity and performance of your transmission. What is a transmission flush? A transmission flush is a procedure to remove old automatic transmission fluid (ATF), sludge and grime from a vehicle’s transmission and replace it with fresh fluid.
How often do you change the transmission fluid on a Mercedes?
You should consider changing the automatic transmission fluid and filter on your Mercedes-Benz every 60,000 to 80,000 miles. Years ago Mercedes-Benz claimed that these transmissions were sealed for life and didn’t require any oil change. But their recommendation on transmission fluid has changed and now they recommend that you do change the fluid.
What kind of transmission fluid do you need?
Our recommendation is to change the transmission fluid to extend the life of the transmission. You will need 10 quarts of transmission fluid. Mercedes-Benz recommends that you use the MBZ ATF 236.14 transmission fluid. The only problem is that that oil sells for around $20 per liter.
Transmission Grinding or Strange Noises. A vehicle transmission that is contaminated with dirt, grease and sludge can display symptoms very similar to inadequate levels of transmission fluid.