How to change the transmission filter and flush?
Add 2 gallons of fluid to the pan. Remove the cooling line return (the fitting on the back of the transmission, not the bypass tube.). I used a short section of hose over this tube, put the other end of the hose in a 5 gallon bucket.
What kind of fluid do you use to flush a transmission?
The magnet had some fuzz on it, Everything look normal. The owners manual calls for MERCON ATF fluid, I used Valvoline ATF Full Synthetic which is compatable with MERCON ATF. The flush process took 5 gallons of Valvoline ATF Full Synthetic (Walmart $18 a gallon) and a Fram FT1131A internal filter.
How old is the transmission filter on a Southwind?
Our 19 year old Southwind (F53 chassis) has 65k miles on it. I suspect the transmission fluid / filters have never been changed. On our 7500 mile trip last winter (2017/2018), I never experienced any transmission issues. To make sure the preventative maintenance was up to date, I decided to flush the transmission and replace the filters.
How is transmission fluid cooled in a car?
Transmission fluid passes through this tube, hot transmission fluid is cooled when the heat gets transferred into the vehicles normal antifreeze coolant. In addition to the vehicles radiator, chassis builders also add an external radiator type cooler to supplement cooling.
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.
Are there Reverse flush machines for auto transmissions?
Nonetheless, many car manufacturers and dealerships contend that these procedures are not harmful at all and help revitalize auto transmissions. MDH Motors does not use a reverse flush machine and over the thirteen years of being in the automotive repair industry I still yet to have seen a machine that flushes the fluid in reverse.
Can a high pressure flushing machine damage a transmission?
High-pressure flushing machines can also blow out internal seals in high-mileage transmissions. NOTE: High mileage vehicles that have not routinely had transmission flushes performed are at the greatest risk of damage resulting from a high-pressure flush.
Where can I get a transmission fluid change?
Call or come into your neighborhood Firestone Complete Auto Care store today for a transmission fluid change and read on to discover how transmission fluids work. In manual transmission systems, transmission fluid is primarily used to prevent overheating and the premature wear of gears.