tran flush
kb3jhp
02-02-2006, 11:54 PM
i have head so many pepel tell me dont do it it will damage the trans but how i have read threads saying to have it down i just want some more opinions on them pleas reply opinion i had it down at monro not sure if it is passive or not
DINO55
02-03-2006, 07:57 PM
Second time Transmission flush on my blazer, no problems to report as of yet. Hope this helps you.
MT-2500
02-04-2006, 11:16 PM
That question can get many answers and has been debated for years.
And you did not tell us you mileage or service history on it and if you are having any problems with it and think a flush is going to cure your problems.
But here is a canned sermon I preach about it.
Good luck MT
To Flush or not To Flush ?
Just like Kenney Rodgers said you have got to know when to fold and when to hold.
If the fluid has high mileage 100K or over or is real dirty you had better hold.
On a trans that has had good regular service at 50K or sooner a flush is good.
But be ware of jiffie/quick/wallmart /fast lubes that offer power and fast flushes.
They have abused and over rated the trans flush.
They have a habit of using one fit all fluid out of the same barrel that fits all.
They just throw in a bottle of additive to make it fit all. Or worse they pitch in a bottle of cleaner or dope in it that can do more harm than good. And will tell you the filter does not need changing with a flush.
Just remember that all new fluid makes a high detergent cleaner that will break loose all varnish and dirt and grit in the trans and drop it in valve body and solenoids.
Always change the filter and go easy on or use no dope and cleaner.
Adjust/check the bands and linkage on the trans that have bands and adjustments.
Always use the trans fluid the trans/manf calls for. And be aware that some manf have changed the type of fluid specs since the trans was manf.
Some fords have changed the specs and a lot of cry/dodge have gone to the newer type of fluid on their trans service.
Also some fords have tsb’s and require a total complete trans flush to cure trans shifting problems. Some as low as 30K
If a person does not have a flush machine a old 5 gallon bucket and a couple of rubber hoses to connect to the cooler lines and with the other end in the bucket will make a good flush machine. Just put the hoses in the bucket and start the engine and start pouring fluid into the trans until the fluid running into the bucket gets good and clean.
It usually takes 16-20 qts. To get a good flush.
Flush or No flush always service the trans filter and trans on a good regular basic.
People that keep the serviced have a lot less trans problems.
And you did not tell us you mileage or service history on it and if you are having any problems with it and think a flush is going to cure your problems.
But here is a canned sermon I preach about it.
Good luck MT
To Flush or not To Flush ?
Just like Kenney Rodgers said you have got to know when to fold and when to hold.
If the fluid has high mileage 100K or over or is real dirty you had better hold.
On a trans that has had good regular service at 50K or sooner a flush is good.
But be ware of jiffie/quick/wallmart /fast lubes that offer power and fast flushes.
They have abused and over rated the trans flush.
They have a habit of using one fit all fluid out of the same barrel that fits all.
They just throw in a bottle of additive to make it fit all. Or worse they pitch in a bottle of cleaner or dope in it that can do more harm than good. And will tell you the filter does not need changing with a flush.
Just remember that all new fluid makes a high detergent cleaner that will break loose all varnish and dirt and grit in the trans and drop it in valve body and solenoids.
Always change the filter and go easy on or use no dope and cleaner.
Adjust/check the bands and linkage on the trans that have bands and adjustments.
Always use the trans fluid the trans/manf calls for. And be aware that some manf have changed the type of fluid specs since the trans was manf.
Some fords have changed the specs and a lot of cry/dodge have gone to the newer type of fluid on their trans service.
Also some fords have tsb’s and require a total complete trans flush to cure trans shifting problems. Some as low as 30K
If a person does not have a flush machine a old 5 gallon bucket and a couple of rubber hoses to connect to the cooler lines and with the other end in the bucket will make a good flush machine. Just put the hoses in the bucket and start the engine and start pouring fluid into the trans until the fluid running into the bucket gets good and clean.
It usually takes 16-20 qts. To get a good flush.
Flush or No flush always service the trans filter and trans on a good regular basic.
People that keep the serviced have a lot less trans problems.
kb3jhp
02-06-2006, 02:57 AM
THANKSFOR THE RES I USED MY OWN FLUID WHEN I DID IT MONRO WAS THE ONLY PLACE THAT WOULD DO THIS I USED LUCES RACEING Synthetic ATF NOT CHEAP 6BUCKS A QTAND DROVE IT FOR A WEEK AND THEN I DROPED TH PAN AND CHANGED THE FILTER AND TOPED IT OF WITH LUCES MY SELF SHIFTS BETER NOW THE TRANS FLUID WAS CHANGED AT 50000 AND 100000 MILES BY THE PERSON BEFORE ME
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