A4 tranny maintenance?
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Le Mans Master
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A4 tranny maintenance?
WHo all is doing their own tranny fluid changes?
Besides needing a small pump to add the new fluid, describe how you've been doing it and what materials you need.
(type fluid, is there a filter, where is the fill and drain, etc).
Many thanks in advance.
Besides needing a small pump to add the new fluid, describe how you've been doing it and what materials you need.
(type fluid, is there a filter, where is the fill and drain, etc).
Many thanks in advance.
Pro
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From: You want HOW much for that Corvette part??? Atlanta GA
my A4 is due for a fluid change and i was inquiring about doing it myself. however, my dealership said they will not only change the fluid but they will flush the transmission as a part of the service. i don't know what that all entails, but i've opted to let them do the service. i've heard positive things about having the tranny flushed periodically. does anyone have any ideas about this? just an addendum to the original post 
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '06
Check the Transmissions and Rear Axle section on this page:
http://www.idavette.net/hib/C5diy/c5diy2.htm
http://www.idavette.net/hib/C5diy/c5diy2.htm
Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by BW1
Check the Transmissions and Rear Axle section on this page:
http://www.idavette.net/hib/C5diy/c5diy2.htm
http://www.idavette.net/hib/C5diy/c5diy2.htm
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St. Jude Donor '04
I installed my transmission in my garage and I do all of my own work but when it comes to the transmission fluid, I'll let the dealership flush it. For what they charge it's not worth the hassle for me to do it plus since they actually flush the fluid then your going to have completely fresh fluid in the cooler and torque converter as well.
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Problem is do it your self and you leave 1/2 the old burned dirty fluid inside. Pay the money and let the dealer flush it.
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From: The Arid Sunny Desert
Originally Posted by David426
jiify lube can do a complete flush for $79.00