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Re: Transmission Flush?
You can do it yourself and save a few bucks. The bottom transmission line (on your radiator) is the return line. Drop that line in a bucket. Drop the tranny pan and drain about 3 qts. hot (I always install a tranny pan plug, get'um at NAPA). Change your tranny filter. Re-install the pan. Add 2-1/2 3 qts. to transmission.
Start the engine until transmission pumps about 3 qts. into bucket. Shut engine off. Add 3 more qts. Do this until fluid looks clean. Your transmission probably holds 10 qts. I usually flush with about 12 qts. Some people dump all the tranny fluid at once, it's up to the individual.
Be sure to use the correct ATF. If it calls for Mercon V, use that only. If you have really dirty fluid (where a huge difference is noticed in shifting) reset your PCM by disconnecting your battery for an hour.
If your transmission isn't operating properly.......try this before taking it to the shop. Add 6 oz. of Auto-RX, drive the vehicle 1000 miles and flush the tranny fluid per the above process. Auto-RX.com
I have heard that Sea Foam Trans Tune works well.
Just trying to save yall a buck, times are hard man.
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