you can take it in and have it flushed, but it's not always the best thing to do. there are many places that don't change the filter, use the correct fluid, or use new fluid.
You can do it yourself ... I have done it on mine and it works fine.
(From AllPar by James Bottger)
While it's much better for the transmission to change the fluid using the method in [the above] article than it is not to change the fluid at all, this method only replaces about half of the fluid in the transmission. The best thing to do is to change out ALL of the fluid, and this is also something a person can do themselves. First, drain the fluid from the pan, just like you would using Mr. Macfairlane's procedure. Once you've replaced the filter, the pan gasket, and reinstalled the pan, you're ready for the next step. Fill the transmission to the proper level using the proper type of transmission fluid. Then disconnect the return transmission line (the line in which transmission fluid flows from the transmission cooler back to the transmission), located near the bottom of the radiator. There's two transmission lines connected in this location, and the bottom line is usually the return line. Once the line has been disconnected, attach a clear piece of tubing to the transmission cooler, the same diameter as the transmission line, approximately 5-6 feet long, using the transmission line clamp to secure it. Place the unattached end of the clear tube in a plastic, one gallon milk container and place it where it can be seen (like not under the car). For the next portion of the procedure, make sure that the parking brake is set prior to continuing. Start the engine. The transmission needs to be put into "Drive" so the torque converter fluid is changed as well. Some transmissions will only circulate fluid through the torque converter only in drive. This especially applies to the electronically controlled transmissions. [Craig Sherman noted that Drive is needed for most transmissions, based on technical manuals] After approximately 4 to 5 quarts (obviously, if it's more than 4 quarts, you'll have to turn off the engine, and fetch another milk jug) of fluid have been pumped out, you should notice a change in the color of the fluid. It should go from a brownish red color, to a bright pinkish red color. When this happens, all of the old fluid has been replaced with new fluid. Be careful not to overfill the tranny during this procedure. When completed, reconnect the transmission return line to the transmission cooler. Check the fluid level as you normally would, and add fluid as required. This fluid change method is twice as good for your transmission as the method of only changing out half of the fluid is. Happy shifting!
Hey all...I'm gonna be doing this myself (at a friend's garage) ...just wondering approx. how much ATF+3 I should bring? Perhaps 2 gallons? I'm not sure on the exact amount. Thanks alot
Im posting this now to ANYONE who gets this done.. BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL WHO FLUSHES YOUR TRANSMISSION..
:: NOTICE ::
- Pressure Transmission Flushes to your A604 transmissions are extremely harmful, and will cause it to break down..
Thursday evening I experience a severely bad Transmission breakdown, one of a pretty bad intensity.. Usually when you hit limp mode you lose 1st and 3rd or 2nd and 4th.. I lost 2nd and 4th, plus Reverse, and before it was all said and done i lost 1st and 3rd as well. I had NO gears left, the bands were completely destroyed.. It blew it to a severe extent, that nothing in the transmission could be even saved to the slightest.
Information given on why my car had such a bad meltdown was pointed towards the transmission flush that I had a local Four Star Chrysler Dealership do for me. The guy at the shop stated that they've witnessed them break down from the transmission flushes that the dealerships do if they use the pressure transmission flush system.. The guy said it breaks down the transmission and will eventually cause it to blow such as mine did. He said thats the worst thing to do, is to flush it with pressure like they do..
I just wanted everyone to be informed about this information that I have received whether anyone knows it or not..
I work at a chyrsler dealership and my dad does my tranny flushes the same way i believe with the BG service machine which flushes out the old fluid and replaces it with new, i havent had any problems with mine from doing this but im only on my second tranny flush
So I plan on doing this flush myself and have a couple of questions. The trans cooler lines, are they the ones that come from somewhat top of the tranny (about 1" diamater) to the radiator? Also step #8 on downer's method, why is it necessary to fill the container w/ fluid?
« Last Edit: August 20, 2006, 07:36:14 PM by Evil_Sebring »
you will pull new fluid out of the input container into the transmission. they are near the bottom of the radiator, just follow them back to the transmission to be sure they are the right lines. the cooler lines are small metal lines with short lengths of hose spliced in. that's where you put the longer tubing on.
The #3 reply guy has the flush procedure correct, however Ill add that you can do this flush in netural and dont have to do the drive selection ,being safer and it dosnt slip your drive clutches as it sumps the trans resivor dry...rreynold@nemonet.com
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