Do you really need a transmission flush?
Many manufacturers recommend a transmission flush every 30,000 miles or 2 years. Sometimes, if your car is having trouble, you may need a transmission service between the recommended intervals. A transmission flush can extend the life of your transmission.
How important is transmission flush?
A transmission flush is necessary for an automatic transmission’s longevity. It also improves fuel economy and helps validate warranties.
Is it OK to flush your transmission fluid?
Flushing your transmission fluid, rather than changing it, is only recommended if the transmission fluid is in relatively good shape and has no signs of damage. If you do a flush when there is damaged transmission material in the transmission fluid, you could cause a problem in the valve body at the bottom of the transmission.
How does a transmission flush work in a car?
A transmission flush is similar to other car fluid changes. When you or a mechanic perform an oil change, it’s a rather simple process. They’ll remove the oil pan bolt, remove the oil filter, and let the old fluid drain until it stops flowing. However, it doesn’t fully remove all of the engine oil.
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.
Where does the fluid go when changing the transmission?
When changing your transmission fluid, you open the transmission drain located on the underside of the car. This allows about 40% to 50% of the transmission fluid to drain out into the pan. The other 50%-60% of the fluid remains in the torque converter and other parts of the transmission.
When should transmission be flushed?
In most cases, getting a transmission flush every 30,000 miles, or every two years or so is sufficient. However, there may be times when you need to get a transmission flush sooner, in order to help protect your car’s transmission.
When to flush transmission?
The general recommendation is to flush your transmission every 2 years or 30,000 miles. In most cases, getting a transmission flush every 30,000 miles, or every two years or so is sufficient. However, there may be times when you need to get a transmission flush sooner, in order to help protect your car’s transmission.
Should you flush automatic transmission?
It is best to flush the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles or three years. More often if the vehicle is used for towing. Most auto repair shops want you to believe that you have to use their expensive machine to flush your automatic transmission fluid.
Should you flush transmission fluid?
Transmission fluid needs to be flushed in manual transmissions to rid the transmission of fluid contamination, which is usually metal particles from the transmission parts wearing down over time. Automatic transmissions generate more heart, which causes the fluid to degrade and break down over time.