auto transmission fluid change
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auto transmission fluid change
I called a local dealer to find out cost of doing a fluid/filter change on my auto transmission for my 02 coupe.
I asked them about the procedure they use and he said they just drop the pan and change the fluid/filter that way.
I thought I had read on here that doing it that way would not get all of the fluid out?.. that they needed to use some kind of machine to flush it all out. Am I wrong in what I read or thought I read?
thanks.
I asked them about the procedure they use and he said they just drop the pan and change the fluid/filter that way.
I thought I had read on here that doing it that way would not get all of the fluid out?.. that they needed to use some kind of machine to flush it all out. Am I wrong in what I read or thought I read?
thanks.
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This is an important maintenance item and worth a little more to do it right. Also, it isn't necessary to have this done at a dealership. Many good repair places have a power flushing machine. Shop around.
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I changed the filter on mine last winter. First you need to get the car in the air enough to get under it. Use a hand vacumn pump the suck as much fluild out as you can before dropping the pan. Then you can change the filter. You will need to use the vacum pump again to fill the pan. With no dip stick for the tranny you need to be under it when it is running and warn to check the fluid level. Tripple check to make sure the car is stable before doing this. It is also easy to get burned if you are not very careful. This process does not get all the fluid out. You just change what is in the pan and the filter. I was surprised how dirty mine was so the next week I took it to the dealer and had it power flushed. That gets the fluid basically all flushed. Hope this helps.
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Ok, I ended up going down to reliable chevrolet in richardson to get it done. When I talked to them on the phone, their rep knew the process very well and confirmed they would flush it with the machine to get all the fluid out.
One funny thing was that when they were done with the work (took about 30-45 minutes), I went up to the cashier and she said "Ok, it's $479". WHAT??? I said "what are you talking about? $479 for a transmission fluid flush?? they told me $140 on the phone". She said "yeah, that's what it says here". So she asked if I would like to talk to the rep. I said "yes of course". When she called him I guess he realized they made an error. What they did was charge for one item 12 times more than they should have.. lol We all got a good laugh out of it.
I told the rep for $480 that flush better last me 20 years.
They got it all corrected and the world was right again.
One funny thing was that when they were done with the work (took about 30-45 minutes), I went up to the cashier and she said "Ok, it's $479". WHAT??? I said "what are you talking about? $479 for a transmission fluid flush?? they told me $140 on the phone". She said "yeah, that's what it says here". So she asked if I would like to talk to the rep. I said "yes of course". When she called him I guess he realized they made an error. What they did was charge for one item 12 times more than they should have.. lol We all got a good laugh out of it.
I told the rep for $480 that flush better last me 20 years.
They got it all corrected and the world was right again.
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Newvetster, you scare me a little with the "how dirty it was". Trans fliud even after 25/50,000 miles shouldn't be "dirty". That is a sign of significant clutch wear. If it was brown to black or had a bad odor the clutches may be burned. Having owned a transmission repair shop, I know that this sign means a rebuild soon. Hopefully it won't be rebuild time for you.
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This requires the removal of all automatic transmission related components including the unit itself. Once you are done draining all fluid from the housing and the torque converter, proceed to throw all components into the nearest dumpster. After this, install a new MN6 6 speed transmission and also a flywheel and clutch. Up top don't forget to install the pedal assembly and the slave cylinder. Torque all fasteners to spec. That should fix your troubles!
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Glad you found someone to do it right.
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Glad you found someone to do it right.
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Ok, I ended up going down to reliable chevrolet in richardson to get it done. When I talked to them on the phone, their rep knew the process very well and confirmed they would flush it with the machine to get all the fluid out.
One funny thing was that when they were done with the work (took about 30-45 minutes), I went up to the cashier and she said "Ok, it's $479". WHAT??? I said "what are you talking about? $479 for a transmission fluid flush?? they told me $140 on the phone". She said "yeah, that's what it says here". So she asked if I would like to talk to the rep. I said "yes of course". When she called him I guess he realized they made an error. What they did was charge for one item 12 times more than they should have.. lol We all got a good laugh out of it.
I told the rep for $480 that flush better last me 20 years. They got it all corrected and the world was right again.
One funny thing was that when they were done with the work (took about 30-45 minutes), I went up to the cashier and she said "Ok, it's $479". WHAT??? I said "what are you talking about? $479 for a transmission fluid flush?? they told me $140 on the phone". She said "yeah, that's what it says here". So she asked if I would like to talk to the rep. I said "yes of course". When she called him I guess he realized they made an error. What they did was charge for one item 12 times more than they should have.. lol We all got a good laugh out of it.
I told the rep for $480 that flush better last me 20 years.
They got it all corrected and the world was right again.You wanna know something sad? I had my transmission flushed at a GM dealer up here in Canada about three years ago and it cost me almost $400!
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Find a shop that will do the power flush with Dexron VI. Also the power flush costs around $75.-$100. Not $450.
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Mike
Thanks for your concern. However, it was more that I had just gotten the car and am picky about how I am taking care of it. As long as I had gone to the work to put in a new filter I figured I should go all the way and get it flushed.
Thanks for your concern. However, it was more that I had just gotten the car and am picky about how I am taking care of it. As long as I had gone to the work to put in a new filter I figured I should go all the way and get it flushed.
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Same here....both my C5s have A4s...In fact, every vehicle I own with the exception of my C6 Z-06 and my 61 ****** Jeep have automatics.......If I could have gotten my C6 Z-06 with an automatic I would have.....With the 6 speed...youre ALWAYS shifting.......either up or down....especially while driving in town.............
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Ok, I ended up going down to reliable chevrolet in richardson to get it done. When I talked to them on the phone, their rep knew the process very well and confirmed they would flush it with the machine to get all the fluid out.
One funny thing was that when they were done with the work (took about 30-45 minutes), I went up to the cashier and she said "Ok, it's $479". WHAT??? I said "what are you talking about? $479 for a transmission fluid flush?? they told me $140 on the phone". She said "yeah, that's what it says here". So she asked if I would like to talk to the rep. I said "yes of course". When she called him I guess he realized they made an error. What they did was charge for one item 12 times more than they should have.. lol We all got a good laugh out of it.
I told the rep for $480 that flush better last me 20 years. They got it all corrected and the world was right again.
One funny thing was that when they were done with the work (took about 30-45 minutes), I went up to the cashier and she said "Ok, it's $479". WHAT??? I said "what are you talking about? $479 for a transmission fluid flush?? they told me $140 on the phone". She said "yeah, that's what it says here". So she asked if I would like to talk to the rep. I said "yes of course". When she called him I guess he realized they made an error. What they did was charge for one item 12 times more than they should have.. lol We all got a good laugh out of it.
I told the rep for $480 that flush better last me 20 years.
They got it all corrected and the world was right again.$140.00....mmmmmm....I think they still, got ya.
There testing the waters for the next.....customer.
Now they know $140 is good & $500 ain't.
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"I voluntarily took 60 days off from OT"
