> Every year(usually around this time), I change the tranny fluid by
dropping
> the pan and putting on a new filter, pan gasket, fluid, etc. So far, at
> 121,000 miles, my transmission works wonderfully. I may be interested in
> trying out this 100% ATF flush service many local oil lube shops offer.
>
> Dester, I would assume you may know the most about this, so I would like
to
> ask you some things.
>
> First off, how is this 'machine' tapped into the tranny line(s)? Do they
> just take a tranny cooler hose off or do they cut a line? Does this
machine
> has it's own onboard pump or does it reply on the transmission to
> pump/exchange the fluid? Since I would just have the shop do it(since I am
> already there), would the oil lube shop drop the pan and replace the
> filter/fluid/gasket before or after the ATF flush? I would just like to
> gather some background info before I call some places and ask them how
their
> shop does this, so I know what I am looking for and talking about. Is it
> REALLY worth it? I mean most places charge $70-$80 just for the ATF Flush
> and another $40 for the filter/gasket replacement.
> Kyle
> 93 Dakota 4x4 V6
Also,
Does flushing the system cause abnormally high pressure within the
transmission and tranny related components? I just do not want to blow out
any seals, gaskets, or hoses which are 'used to' the typically tranny
pressure.
Kyle
93 Dakota 4x4 V6
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