Transmission Flush Vs. Fluid Change and Service
You may have stumbled upon the opinion out there that getting a transmission flush for your car will actually make it worse and end up costing you $1000's!
Well it's only partially true.
In this video we explain what exactly a transmission flush is, when it may be appropriate, and most importantly, that there is a much better way to maintain your car's transmission. Stick with us until the end to learn how you can keep your transmission running at top shape for much less than the dealer wants you to think.
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I do a drain and fill on the pan. Then disconnect cooler line, start engine, capture two liters of old fluid that is being pumped out by the transmission. Stop engine, refill with two liters. Repeat, till fluid runs clean. Reconnect cooler line. Check level. Add if needed. Now you have completed a full fluid flush, without endangering the transmission. You are welcome.
I do the same. After 4 drains, assuming 50 % each drain, the fresh fluid will be 50, 75, 87.5, 93.75 %.
@@franktarawa1300 Two liters isn't anywhere near 50%.
I didn't mention liters, only percentages@@wryanddry2266
@@wryanddry2266 someone cant read.
Yes. No high pressure or detergents this way. I just let it run and keeping pouring fluid into the dipstick hole.
as a mechanic I agree entirely with your recs. In fact that is what I generally do. If the transmission has never been serviced and has high miles say over 150 K I do it every other or every third oil change with 5000 miles as my normal oil change interval. When it becomes red which usually takes 4-5 changes I ease back to about every 4th or 5th oil change.
So I got a car with 155,000 miles and never change the fluid. Never tow with it can I change the fluid ?
@@albertomartinez3556 Do it by exchanging two 2 -2.5qt cycles through draining the pan at a time for 5 qts. Then wait 10-15K. Do that again 3-4 more times. Then maybe do a full forward flush from the cooler line. You want to give it time to dissolve any gunk without causing slippage.
I have an 2018 Chevy Silverado 1500 Z71 got my 1st BG Transmission Fliud Service at 90k they add Chemical to old fluid and remove then add new Fluid, just got my 2nd BG Product Fluid Flush and Removed at 136k will I be ok
@@Josh_3165Same thing with me
This is exactly what I did with my Honda Accord where previous degenerate owner never changed transmission fluid. I got the car when it had 180k miles on it. First time the drained fluid looked like water from a puddle. I immediately drained 3.5 qts, took it for a spin for 20 miles, then drained again. I did 6 fluid changes on total within the next 10K miles to bring it to decent shape. Now it is bright red and I am planning to drain and fill 3-3.5 qts every 3 oil changes or about 10K miles.
This is great. You did an excellent job laying this issue to rest. Thank you. I'm a changer (fluid AND filter). I avoid the flushes.
Your recommendation is exactly what I do and I change the fluid out every 30,000 miles. It’s an older Honda Ridgeline 2010. I also installed an in-line filter going to the transmission to help keep the dirt out of the transmission and the fluid clean. So far I’ve never had a transmission fail, and I have been driving for 50 plus years. I still do all my own service work being a mechanic I am.
If you want your trans to last 200K +, get the trans serviced, not flushed. I learned this from experience !
Very well said. Just change it regularly and it always remain clean.
This advice is spot on! ☝👍
It is a whole different ball-game today... I have been in the business for almost 50 years now!!!
Awesome video! I have a F250 super duty and opted for the filter change and refill, which changes about half of the trans fluid and fresh filter. I get to inspect and clean the pan and magnet so I can see what is happening in the trans. A little messy but I have had good luck with this. I can do everything myself so the cost is not as big of a deal.
Cool. I do a single ATF drain and fill every 30k miles.I also do rear diff and TC every 30k as well. My 2006 Matrix 4WD has over 221,000 miles and shifts great.
You r 100 percent correct. I did repeated drains and fills on 330000 km lexus es330 4 times with 1000 km in between, and it went great
%100 Agree. I did that with my 2005 Jaguar XJ8 and after 367,000. care free miles she was traded.
How I did my fluid change last time (on two cars) was to pull a line from the trans cooler, face the hose down towards a bucket, pull the dipstick (make sure I have a case if trans fluid), get a funnel in the dipstick tube, start the car and fill through the dipstick tube as its dumping the old fluid in the bucket. Keep going until the fluid looks clean, shut off the car, reconnect the hose to the cooler, start the car check the level, done. It took at least 5 but less than 10qts to do it. That was a few years and many miles ago. Car runs like a champ. The old fluid was black. Its risky this way, but if prepare everything beforehand, its pretty easy.
Thankyou so much ... I was actually going to get my transmission done by service i think i will do it myself instead
I change the fluid and filter every two years in my van and pickup regardless of mileage. It usually works out to 25-35k miles. In the pickup I adjust the bands and replace the check valve at the same time. I've only needed to replace a transmission once and that was in a 1996 Dodge pickup with 186,000 miles. Dodge transmissions were notorious for failing in those trucks.
As a mechanic I agree. I recommend a drain and fill and filter change if applicable. Also, I know with most cars today checking the fluid is sometimes nearly impossible. Jeep Cherokee hardest. But checking it and topping it off is very important. If just topping the trans off, you can use a Univeral fluid as long it recommended for your trans. When you are changing the fluid, I recommend buying the fluid from the dealer or getting a very good brand, example Idemitsu, liqui moly, pentosin, zF, motul, Valvoline, Castrol, Enso. Make sure you get the correct type for your vehicle. That is very important.
I wish my 2020 Toyota Corolla XSE was as easy to change Transmission fluid as it is to change oil. Good points and advice
Just did it in my 2018 RAV4. Get vinyl tubing from HomeDepot, big funnel, 2 brass hose couplers, and 6 mini hose clamps for maybe $15. Jack and level the car, run the ATF cooler lines into a bucket, rig up a stable funnel setup (the hardest part) into the drivers wheel well WS fill plug. Uncap all your bottles, drain the pan, remove the fill plastic tube, replug the pan completely with the plastic tube also, refill the pan fully with WS ATF, start the engine, keep refilling the funnel until the fluid is bright red, turn off the car. Check the level at temp over 97F. Done
On KZhead it has been shown to remove hoses from transmission cooler . One end into new fluid that is suctioned up to flush out the old from the other , obviously vehicle running being normal pressure . To replace all fluid at one time , not the " drain and fill " , how many times . And not the flush machine that has too much pressure
The term transmission flush machine or services is no longer accurate. Its been over 20 years since the industry shifted away from high pressure, chemical back flush services. Today these machines or service are referred to fluid exchange service. They merely capture the normally flowing fluid through the cooler, and return the same amount of clean fluid. Sometimes they may back flush the cooler, but that is all. For a 9qt transmission, it will take about 11 qts to fully exchange the fluid. I bought a 2012 Chevy with 90k, they did not do a service at 45k. It was black and burnt, oul analysis showed high wear metals and insolubles, and start to have some driveability issues. I did a complete fluid exchange. All issues stopped, did another exchange at 140k. At 190k miles still running great. I agree with a 30k spill and fill. If the filter and sump( no pan) is unserviceable, I recommend full exchanges or an external inline filter with magnets built in and magnetic fill plugs. If the transmission is already slipping, as the first commentor reported, than a full exchange is not recommended, instead 2-3 drain/fills with with a few thousand miles in between. Recently subscribed, good videos.
Have an old Ford 4-speed automatic reverse is slipping and won't move
Any suggestions other than tearing it down
@@jamesmonahan3904 a fluid exchange/service wont fix a slipping trans. there might be a mechanical problem. The only way a fluid issue that can cause that is lack of fluid
Very good video. This is the way I do it what do you think? I have a Hyundai Santa Fe 2017. My transmission holds 7.5 qts. of tranny fluid. When I drain the pan I remove about 3.5qts of fluid. Less than 1/2 the fluid. Make sure you purchase the correct fluid for your vehicle. I drain the fluid from the pan and refill it to the correct level. I now run the engine and shift threw he fears P-R-N-D forward and back for about 7 seconds in each position. After 50 seconds shut off the engine. The new fluid you put in should be in the tranny and torque converter and the old fluid in the pan. I drain the pan again a second time to remove the old fluid. Now refill to the correct level. Your done and I replaced over 90% of my fluid. I purchase 8 qts of tranny fluid for about $90. My tranny has new fluid in it and should last a lot longer. Recommend doing this between 30-40k miles. I hope this helps you out there.
I just do a transmission fluid drain, replace the transmission filter, clean the inside of the transmission pan, install a new pan gasket, torque the bolts to the appropriate specs and refill the transmission with the appropriate amount and type of fluid bought at the actual dealership. I do this every 50k-60k miles and typically this allows the transmission to last 300k-400k miles without any issues. I would NEVER have a transmission "flushed" for the exact reasons you mentioned. It's just not worth the risk. If you can't change the fluid yourself just ask a shop to change it and specify you do NOT want it flushed.
There is a lot misinformation about the term flush, and does mean the same thing. Today the correct term is fluid exchange. No flushing, back pressure, or high pressure, and no chemicals used.
@@tssci6774 That's good to hear, but I still prefer to do it myself and save some money.
@Prepare2Survive I do the fluid exchange myself, doesn't require a machine, and I get 95% replacement and saves $200 in labor.
@@tssci6774 Are you also replacing the filter or are you just replacing the fluid?
@@tssci6774 At what mileage did you do a fluid exchange? Do you have the sealed transmission type?
You are right. I have always done it this way with no problems. Same with brake fliuld change what is in the reservoir once a year and have no problems.
Won't work with brake fluid. What's in the brake lines stays in the brake lines. Brake fluid does not circulate. You need to bleed them to get fresh fluid in the lines. Its the only way. You're wasting your time.
@@nickv4073 an illiterate opinion! I'm an ASE brake tech and have been doing it on my car for years. Are you just guessing or did some one tell you it doesn't move.
@@Number6_ Dude, just Google "Does Brake Fluid Circulate". I guess you missed that day at ASE school.
@@Number6_ Dude, just Google "Does brake fluid circulate". Its really that simple.
@@Number6_ Just do an internet search "Does Brake Fluid Circulate?" I have a hard time believing you're an ASE Certified Tech since you don't even know the basics of how the brake system works..
Hello young man I own a 2007 tundra 5.7 liter, very bad mpg but I love my truck. I need my truck for towing my 22 ft fishing boat every summer. It has 189500 miles on it. She runs perfect, the whole power train. I have been doing the drained and refilled for years. I think I probably over doing it because I perform that task every year just before towing season. Enjoy your video, very educational. Thank you, by the way this is John Chan the fisherman
Just do it 5 years or evey 30kMiles.
Toyota Fan here.
@macegarage9603 hi Yes sir, at the moment my wife and I own 2007 tundra, 2013 rx350, 2018 nx300, 2023 gr86, and last but not least 2007 rx350, and a toy a 22 ft boat with a 2006 Suzuki 175 hp four strokes. Yup like and trust toyt. Used to own many different types of cars. Just to name a few EvoX, c7 vett, 911 cs4, mustang RTR....ext.
@@user-ps9zk3wf8b amazing man , thanks for sharing.!
@@user-ps9zk3wf8b aren't they almost superb in comfort as well as reliable daily driving car. (Excluding 86 i guess) I'm not a type of guy always looking for power(having enough HP are just good to me), going to point A to B is enough from my point of view.
When the car industry used the term “lifetime fluid” for their transmissions they were really saying that so they wouldn’t have to anything until AFTER the warranty period ends.
On CVT even earlier
If you do mostly city driving in traffic service it at 25-30k mostly freeway 50k (assuming you are not driving in traffic).
liked and subscribed, very sensible advise, (BMW owner here)
I just do a fluid change with a filter change. 163,000 miles on my transmission without any problems. I get my transmission serviced every 30,000 miles or 4yrs.
I just did a hybrid fluid change yesterday on an Escape. No cooler lines or torque converter exist so I expect most of the fluid comes out. Vehicle gets a lot of mileage so I should be getting at it more often.
I noticed that when I change my oil, seems as if a good percentage of oil stays in the engine. Am on my 3rd 50 mile oil change/flush and its still coming out very dark
Yup so true , I have a Subaru CVT and I do them every 45k just a drail and refill no flush just a d&refill and no problems so far. If I do this every 45k so the old and new mix good and keeps it moving good. Plus I use Amsoil CVT so it good fluid.
This is my current quandary. Bought a 2010 Volvo V70 (FWD) w/187k miles on it and don't know any history on the transmission maintenance. The car had very good maintenance since new and only at the Volvo dealer. It seems to shift fine but I have noticed that it sometimes seems to downshift slowly when coming to a stop. After stopping one or two seconds it "bumps" like maybe it finally got into the lowest gear to start again. My first inclination is it might be low on fluid but I'm too old to check myself anymore. With the high mileage I'm leaning towards just living with it until it gets worse and then rebuilding it but still curious if a fluid change would kill the trans or not.
I agree!!
I perform a fluid change yearly on my 2012 Ford Escape. Four quarts drain out and I refill it. It has 118,000 miles and will probably last me as long as I want to keep it. BTW the owners manual says the filter can only be accessed by disassembling the transmission.
I bought a used Chevy avalanche 2005 and there was nothing wrong with the transmission but I went to a mechanic after buying it telling them to check what it might need and do an oil change and they recommended a flush. I did not understand why they recommended that but I thought they were the mechanics and they know better so I had it done. Short time afterwards my transmission blown. What recourse against an experienced mechanic shop do I have in suing them for the cost of a whole new transmission I had to buy? Thank you
Hi guys my vw jetta has coolant mixed with transmission DSG oil and vice versa. please suggest me 1. Reason for mixing coolant and transmission fluid ? 2. How to drain water/ coolant entirely from transmission system before adding new transmission oil . 3. Shall I change Transmission oil cooler along with ?
What do you think about change a Non-OEM transmission fluid? Is mixing Old OEM transmission with new Non OEM transmission good? Or could it cause any harm?
How in the heck do you perform a change on a Saturn Aura 4cyl. & How many quarts does it even hold when Cold ?? Got me stumped !! 🤔
I HAVE A PROBLEM. After changing my fluid and filter I found part of a ring that broke. I’m thinking the rest is still in place. So I go to a transmission shop and was told there’s no way to just replace that ring and that I need a full rebuild. Is this true? And would it be better to get a used trans? ‘99 Dakota 5.2L. Thanks
Just did the fluid replacement on my 2010 Ford Escape per the manual. Recommended at 103k miles. Did mine at 136k. Easy. 1 drain plug. No filter replacement. Drain, fill, drive. Drain, fill, drive. Drain, final fill. Only half the fluid drains, ~4.5 quarts. Took 14 quarts to complete. Leaves you with ~89٪ new fluid in there. 🤠
You still have an old filter with dirt from 136k miles.
HEY, good advise, really good idea !
@@blackericdenice yes, but he said the Escape does not have a filter ? if so no need
@@blackericdenice confirmed google it, escape doesnt have a trans filter
@@AdrianJayeOnline It has a filter, You have to take the transmission apart to change it.
On my 06 Odyssey minivan 3.3 quarts will come out. Just put the new oil down the tranny dip stick tube. The tube is small. A Dollar General turkey baster is a good funnel. Do with each engine oil change until discarded oil is clean.
Just bought a 2014 Passat with little under 82k miles not sure if the fluid has ever been changed but based off research (google) I was recommended to do it ever 40-60k miles would changing the fluid be a good idea here?
Can i ask a question? Normaly maybe 30k miles will be achieved by 2 or 3 years for someone who use a car regularly to work or other daily activity But if you have a car that not being used regularly, maybe it only achieved 5 or 6k miles a year. Is it okay to change automatic transmission fluid once in 5 - 6 years? Or maybe there a certain maximum time interval that you should change that fluid beside from the car mileage like engine oil (which i know is 12 month that should be changed even the car is not reached certain mileage like 3 - 4 miles a year)
I have a 2020 honda civic turbo 80000 miles never changed or flushed which should I do
Best way is a "forward fluid exchange". Run the cooler return line to a bucket with a hose. Rig up a secure funnel into the trans fill hole. Drain the pan and refill the same amount from the funnel. Start the car, start dumping in new fluid, click through the gears 3 seconds each, go until it shifts instantly from brown to red. Turn off the key immediately. Done. Hardest part is getting the car up high enough to drain the pan, while keeping it level for the refill and rigging up a stable and strong funnel system that won't cause a panic during the procedure.
How much of the fluid will be replaced in a manual transmission fluid change?
2018 F150 with the 2.7 has no drain plug. Have to drop the pan from what I understand.
I want to do my 2011 Honda Ridgeline it was done once before do you recommend changing it I am the new owner thank you
Just do a drain and fill takes about three to 4 L. I install an inline transmission filter in the hose coming from transmission cooler to transmission. I do a fluid change every 50,000 km or 30,000 miles. I tow a trailer all the time no problems yet. I have 240,000 km or 150,000 miles on the truck. Also if you haven’t changed out your radiator the fittings eventually rust off at the cooler, going into the radiator and allow coolant to get into transmission that will wreck the transmission. I changed the radiator out at 200,000 km or 125,000 miles as preventative maintenance.
I have a 07 scion tc with 182xxx miles on it, im planing to drain and refill my trans due to the color is dark, this will be my 2nd time drain and refill my trans which i did back in around 70k-80k miles. my concern is if i should change the filter also or just leave it, i seen some forms that "you dont have to change the filter unless your trans are slipping or rebuild. So im kinda stuck if i should replace the filter or not. But trans just runs fine and no slippage. Pls help 🤙
At 182k I would think about doing the trans filter as well.
@@BudgetMechanicHawaii mahalos 🤙
What about changing a transmission filter? How often do you recommend to replace it?
The thinking I have read of changing fluid every 30000-40000 miles and I think smart to change filter at same time .
What do I do when I bought a used car, do I need to change the transmission oil or do I get it flushed when I don’t know about what the last owner did?
Drain and fill, replace the filter and gasket if you can. If the old fluid is really bad, do another drain and fill in 500 miles. Another in 500 miles if necessary. Then drain and fill every 20-30k miles
It’s advisable to change all the fluids when buying a used car. In my experience, the car you buy has been simply driven with the bare minimum of maintenance performed. Many times it was a lease vehicle that got turned in by the lessee for a newer car. I have purchased 2 used trucks in the past 9 years and in both instances, I found many issues that should have been addressed, but instead, ignored. Oil changes are about all that were kept up with, but with no name filters and who knows what oil. There’s the differential, front and rear, transfer case, transmission and engine. All of these fluids wear out as time and mileage pass. Maintenance is cheaper than repair. Hard part failures are super expensive.
How about a cvt?
My favorite transmission fact is the Ford power shift gearbox. When mine stopped working I was really confused, because there was no dipstick to check the fluid. Then I looked it up and they said it was a lifetime sealed transmission. This is technically true considering the transmission never got to a mileage where you would flush it before it stopped working. Thanks ford.
Yeah I hate the lifetime BS. I drained my fluid at 150k miles and it was darker than an eclipse. Put new fluid and i immediately noticed a difference
I replaced filter and fluid on my 2014 Corolla cvt. Running like a champ
ok, but did you do it yourself or did you take it to the Toyota Dealer and have it flushed? or did they do a drain and fill only? I ask because I have a 2016 Corolla with a CVT and I am at 55K and trying to decide if I should do a drain and refill or take it to Toyota for the flush. be specific!
I have a 2014 corola cvt pretty sure they have a mesh filter so pointless changing it and also risking the pan leaking in the future. It can do your head in a bit whats the best to do and decided drain and fill every so often like this guy suggests suits me. Just keep in mind if you heat the fluid up it expands and will affect your amount to put back in.
My 2016 Land Rover discovery D4 has just hit 25,500 miles. I had a transmission fluid change recently. I also had both front and rear axle and transfer case oil change, over the top ? who me ??
I have gone back and forth on this. My vehicle has 230,000 miles, likely never had transmission changed. I talked to the dealership and they said NO, NEVER change it if it hasn't been changed regularly. I clarified even change vs flush and they said DO NOT even change it, top it off and leave it for the life of the vehicle unless you're prepared to buy a new transmission. And if that's possible, then just buy a new transmission and wait for the current one to fail and hope you're not far from home
As a professional mechanic, i agree with most of you said, but...all the transmission flush machines i have used use the transmissions own pressure, and DO NOT introduce their own higher pressure. Good video tho!
I do a "fluid exchange" on my Hyundai Sonata every 10,000 miles since I bought her new in 2009 I just did it again at 110,000 miles. It shifts like the day I bought it. I do this by sucking out as much fluid as I can through the dipstick tube using a simple $10 pump from Harbor Freight. About a gallon comes out and I use a bucket to capture the old fluid. The I replace it with the new fluid and use the empty container for the old fluid and to be recycled or disposed of properly. Sometimes I will repeat this after only 500 miles if I feel the fluid is not as clean as I would like. It looks so clean on the dipstick I sometimes need a flashlight. It always smells like it just came out of the bottle. The fluid in the bucket does tend to look dirty, mostly probable clutch wear but does not smell bad or burnt. When I finally have to retire her I do not know what I am going to do. Most cars are now made with SEALED transmissions. I am sure there is a way I can still service it and will make sure before I choose my next vehicle that I can indeed do it on the make and model. Unfortunately you can NOT get all the fluid out because it is in the torque converter but like the man said, since you are servicing it so often it still will be much cleaner than if you didn't change it at all. In my case I do it every 10k miles instead of 30k as he recommended. I use Valvoline MaxLife Multi-Vehicle transmission fluid which is only about $25 at wall-mart. Even at every 10k miles that is a far cry from a new transmission you will get raped on at a repair shop and lucky if they even fix it correctly. If you drive like I do then the transmission will should last the life of the car. Bought new on June 1, 2009 my Hyundai Sonata has only had an AC compressor last year and it actually was only the field coil in the clutch. It took me only a little over an hour to replace the compressor, vacuum the system and recharge it.
Drain / Fill each year. Never put less than 200K on a car and no transmission problems.
I did a fluid flush at the Toyota dealership for my Scion XB at about 140k miles. It shifts great. I’ve been told Toyota transmissions aren’t as crappy as GM or Ford transmissions that will fail if a flush is done after 100k miles.
Many people forget there’s a transmission filter especially on Honda 5 speed autos
95 Bronco, pull my fishing boat, and 4wheeler/ trailer. Do a fluid/filter change every spring. 215k ,trans works like new.
I have a 2018 Challenger SXT, and the transmission drain plug is stuck. I'm trying to do a drain and fill on my car but when I put the 10mm hex bit into the drain fill hole, the drain plug deforms plastically and never lets me unscrew it. The fill plug came off just fine. I think I can replace the drain fill plug but I can't even get it out. Any bright ideas here?
replace the pan
Using a breaker bar to get the drain plug out . Using a heat gun to heat it up may help. The last resource is to drill the drain plug out and buy a new replacement drain plug from the dealer .
Spot weld a bolt on the drain plug to remove, or use a cutting tool to make a groove for a screwdriver
Never flush drain and fill using a full synthetic compatible fluid Toyotas have magnets in them that need to be cleaned off and filter replaced flush is ok but you still need to change filter and clean magnets
The best practice is to do a trans service every 30k miles. You will drain approx. 1/3 to 1/2 of the fluid the first drain, then drive 500-1000 miles, do a second drain, then repeat a 3rd time. By then you will have about 85% newer fluid in, then drive it 30k, then repeat. Somewhere in there replace the filter by say 90k as well. Of course if you are buying a used vehicle with 60-90k on it to begin with, and have no service records, assume the fluid was NOT changed and do it asap before the fluid gets too dirty & causes issues past 100k. Once the trans starts having issues, doing the fluid drains/fills most likely won't fix those issues, sadly.
I have an 04 Taurus that has been great. I’m a woman. I want to change the fluid because it’s starting to slip. How do I do this. What do I need?
You just find the drain bolt on the bottom and fill plug on the top! Ask the parts store for fluid or buy it online.
@@BudgetMechanicHawaii I don’t have to jack up the car. That’s my dilemma
I don’t wanna get crushed under the car. She great. 230000 miles. Her name is Sally because she thinks she’s a Mustang 😂
A fluid change will not help the slipping. A used or rebuilt transmission is in the near future for your car.
Something you can do. Get 2 of the same empty containers. I used empty water jugs, get a fluid transfer pump from Walmart. ($9 I think) This also works better with the car warmed up a bit. Stick the tube down the transmission fill tube and pump out fluid. Get some fluid, and maybe a quart of Lucas Stop Slip. Measure what you took out, and fill it very slowly with the car off the whole time. It'll burp as you fill. I did this originally because I overfilled my transmission fluid, and realized it can make it easier if I just pump it out every few months.
If you wanna do a drain and fill occasionally and your car has an ATF dipstick. 1. Go buy a cheap fluid transfer pump from harbor freight ($7) 2. Suck it out through the dipstick into an empty oil bottle (measure every drop and compensate for the fluid in the transfer hose not much) 3. Refill EXACTLY what you took out Easiest and cheapest way for a smooth transmission and maintenance. Also only use OEM fluid (definitely for honda) but never cheap out on one of the most expensive parts of your car
Why not draining and topping instead of this?
@@MrCoincoin21 I've done both, and I'll never go back to draining from the plug. This way saves time, it's easier, and it's more precise measuring liquid drained
I always just do a fluid dran and fill. And do it every 50,000 with full synthetic
I’ve had transmission that didn’t shift properly and had transmission flushed with new fluid went back working perfectly if fluid not red needs new
Same when I had a Mercury Sable & not much extra cash. I was relieved when it was okay afterwards.
Change only gets half of oil out. Flush gets it all. Just information sir..
what does slipping feel like?
NOT GOOD! Feels like your transmission is going out and really hesitates to move, or won't go at all! Like when trying to use an automatic that is a few quarts low. Won't build enough hydraulic pressure to work properly.
the engine revs more, but the car doesn't go any faster. When you let off the gas, sometimes it will catch, and you can continue on.
Yep, spill and fill every 30k to 40k is what I do.. And don't overfill when putting back in the new stuff.
Sure takes a lot longer than changing the oil when you have a '03 Honda Odyssey! Because you have to disassemble and take a lot off and out of the way so you can do it. Then you have to put it all back on.
With a very thin funnel, you can fill fluid through the dipstick hole
Isn't it as least as important to change the filter ?
Pan drop, fluid and filter change every 40k. Lower that to 25k if towing a lot.
Just drain and refill every 30,000 miles and you're golden.
Change the filter and drain and refill the fluid 300 miles. Change the fluid 3 times.
Or you can do a fluid change . Drive 500 miles ... Do a fluid change... Drive another 500 miles ... Do a final fluid change.... This will pretty much ensure good clean fluid... Then leave things alone for 50 000 miles and repeat as above...
First thing first it’s always better to change your oils on time on a regular basis. Cheaper and lasts longer
I just dump the sump, 3.7 quarts at 15,000 mile intervals. She’s happy
Change at 30,000 miles 3 times. That is drain and replace 3+ quarts, run the car change again, and again.
I do my own transmission fluid change on my 2015 Impala. I drain it, then fill it (measure what you take out, and put that amount back in). Then in a day or two, do the same thing again, because the first time doesn't get the fluid out of the torque converter. after the fluid has all mixed for a couple days, draining the second time and refilling will make the fluid a nice bright red and pretty clean. Whatever you do, don't believe that bologna about changing it at a100,000 or whatever. That is way too long to wait. It's just a sales gimmick that the manufacturer uses to make people think the car needs very little maintenance. Same thing with the oil changes. Since our government wants to stick their nose into everything we do, why don't they go after the manufacturers for putting out that false information!!!
Many influential KZhead mechanics say that you don’t touch transmission fluid if it has 100k+ miles without service. I think that’s more harmful than the new car sales pitch of lifetime transmission fluid. I bought a 2000 Toyota Avalon with 190k, it jerks at shifting. I just did a transmission fluid drain and fill and the jerks were gone. I do the same every 20k, it drives smooth now with 235k
1:40 is when you start to repeat some bad info. Dirty fluid is not what keeping an old transmission from slipping. Before you say I'm wrong. Have YOU ever rebuilt a transmission before? I have and I have video to prove this. Changing just your fluid every 30k miles will not help the transmission last longer. If you did this for 120k miles. You still have a filter with 120k miles of dirt in it. New fluid will not pass through it any better.
If car industry says you don’t need to service your transmission, it’s because they measure a car’s life around 160k miles. Adding trans service would increase costs during this time making it more expensive to buy. If your transmission breaks down after 160k, it would cost so much you would prefer buying a new car. That’s what you have to understand under “lifetime lube” and sealed transmission. If you want your car to live further, do drain your transmission every 30k miles.
Fluid is change is fine! Just do it on time and not let it get so nasty.
I think most of it is the cost. Dealerships want $500 to do the flush.
I changed every 8-10k.
Do you do an “engine oil flush?”….no you don’t so why do it to your transmission??….just another way for dealers to scam customers.
Nobody flushes anymore.
Why even risk a flush, plus it's just a rip-off anyways. I just drain my car's transmission fluid, refill, drive it for an hour, and then drain and fill again. I do that every two years or so.
Modern transmission services are not flushes, they are just fluid exchanges.
Whoever follows your words will be mad at you. You drain the fluid and drive it for an hour. Your transmission might be broken after 20 minutes of driving
@rd4908 hey DA, he's talking about a drain and refill. Something tells me you would be the one to drain and drive it.
@@tssci6774 read it again
@rd4908 HaHa! You need to improve your reading skills! Not at all what I said.
Nothing controversial. Needs to be done.
YOU ARE WRONG MY FRIEND !!!!! simply wrong
NEVER MADE A ""FLUSH TRANSMISSION"" THAT IS THE WORST THING MADE PEOPLE ON TRANSMISSION OIL CHANGE BECAUSE THE TRANSMISSION BALL JUST KEEP AROUND ONE QUARTER BOTTLE ...JUST CHANGE THE OIL TRANSMISSION. AND FILTER TRANSMISSION, AND THAT SET....
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Bought my Ram 4x new. First flushed (18qts) then pan drop to replace (2) ea filters at 35k. Flush only at 85k then a filter only at 115k. Labor is $125 @ dealer, fluid is $300 give r take. I use Amsoil so it'll be at a higher cost than most because its 3x the product compared to others. You can't get it at auto zone 😅. Flushing + filter change on anything new is absolutely necessary. The first flush is crucial, You don't need nor do you get chemicals added during the work unless you request it.The fluid is the cleaner, the tech simply heats the fluids while sending the old stuff through an additional filter sys. Once it's heated, it continually flows for 15 min or so. The new fluid is introduced to the machine and then set to capture. It pulls 18 out, then pumps 18 in (my truck) I'm at 175k now, and I'll do a flush + filter this week. It'll never need another flush or filter again after that. DO NOT flush a system with 80/100k on it, filter yes, flush no. Also, idk what pan holds up to 50% of fluid, mines huge and a pan drop requires 2qrts to refill. No auto have i ever touched held more tha few quarts with a pan drop only.This isint an attempt to sell Am/ soil it's simply my experience over 45 years of doing it. Don't forget about those differentials or if you have one,(4x only) transfer case!!
Car Care Nut says to do a fluid change, on a Tacoma anyways, every 60,000 miles or 6 years (which ever comes first) and a single drain and fill not multiple times. No need to change filter or drop pan. He is a Toyota Master Diagnostic Technician. Here is his page on transmission fluid change. kzhead.info/sun/gbl6paule3mkp5E/bejne.html
I shove a tube down my dipstick shaft and pump out all I can, and then I drain what I can from the bottom. I replace however much I get out.
My 2016 Land Rover discovery D4 has just hit 25,500 miles. I had a transmission fluid change recently. I also had both front and rear axle and transfer case oil change, over the top ? who me ??