How often should a transmission flush be done?
every 30,000 miles
Depending on what the manufacturer recommends, you may need to get a transmission flush every 30,000 miles or two years. In some cases, your owner’s manual may suggest waiting until your car reaches 100,000 miles.
Are transmission flushes bad?
A transmission flush is a perfectly safe service for your car, and is worth the extra money it costs. Transmission flushes have a bad rap however as some people expect a flush to fix major problems, such as slipping and stalling.
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 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.
How is fluid expelled from a transmission pan?
Fluid is expelled from your transmission using a cooler line flushing machine or a pump inlet. The transmission pan is inspected and cleaned, the filter replaced. A complete batch of new, pure ATF is added. How often should I flush my transmission?
What happens if you use the wrong fluid in your transmission?
Use the wrong fluid in your transmission and you can cause harsh shifting, late shifting, or the early demise of your transmission. In fact, GM, Chrysler, Ford, Toyota, and many other car makers have recently introduced synthetic transmission fluids that outperform the older fluids by a long shot.