subject: Transmission Flush An Essential Vehicle Maintenance Procedure [print this page] Most of the time the motor vehicle owners are asked by their dealers to go for a routine engine or transmission flush service & clear the dirty engine oil or old transmission fluid from the vehicle transmission. Transmission flush removes the deposit of old transmission fluid from important areas of transmission including coolers, cooler lines & the converters which will enhance the performance & longevity of the transmission. There is difference of opinion regarding the efficiency of transmission flush service.
The transmission flush service is all about applying high pressure to vehicle transmission area & flushing it of all the old transmission fluid. It not only cleanses the transmission system of the dirty transmission oil but also puts new transmission fluid in place of old fluid. Since mere draining of the old fluid from the drain pan does not remove the old transmission fluid fully, transmission flush proves to be a better alternative. Thus the transmission flush service completely eliminates the possibility of contamination to the new transmission fluid from the old fluid.
Transmission flush is usually carried out in two different methods but in each case the old transmission fluids & residues are flushed out using transmissions own pump & after that new fluid is pumped into it. This is the general procedure but a mechanic can give a better idea on each type.
Some of the vehicle owners are seen confused over the frequency they should seek transmission flush service. While some sources suggest having the flushing of your transmission done for every 30,000 miles run others insist to avoid it until you reached at 100,000 miles run. Go through your user manual & find out what the manufacturer has to say on it. If necessary you can consult with your local mechanic to arrive at a decision.
The vehicle owners will be able to find transmission flush service at the vehicle repair shops as well as individual oil change shops. Many vehicle dealers are seen offering this service but prices used to differ a lot from one place to another. So vehicle owners should visit several shops, compare their pricing & pick up the one matching their requirements. Since the cheap deal does not always bring out the quality service, seek for suggestions from colleagues & friends who have already tried out the transmission flush.
