How are the trans/ps/cooling/etc systems actually flushed?
#1
How are the trans/ps/cooling/etc systems actually flushed?
I'd like to know for a couple reasons:
A) I just don't know how it's done for each
B) Shops charge an arm and a leg for each, so I'd like to learn what's necessary to perform it
Anyone care to fill me in?
A) I just don't know how it's done for each
B) Shops charge an arm and a leg for each, so I'd like to learn what's necessary to perform it
Anyone care to fill me in?
#3
the trans pan is usually dropped and filter and gasket changed, ps the fluid just gets sucked out and refilled and the cooling system is done by cracking open the petcock on the bottom of the radiator and fill it back up.
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Originally Posted by ArcticZ28
I'd like to know for a couple reasons:
A) I just don't know how it's done for each
B) Shops charge an arm and a leg for each, so I'd like to learn what's necessary to perform it
Anyone care to fill me in?
A) I just don't know how it's done for each
B) Shops charge an arm and a leg for each, so I'd like to learn what's necessary to perform it
Anyone care to fill me in?
Transmission machines are a little more technical, usually they step in between the lines, so that it pumps fresh fluid throughout the whole trans setup, and dumps the old stuff into a canister in the machine. Messiest machine ever!! Besides after a certain mileage it's not really recommended to flush an auto trans anyway. So if really necessary I would just drain and refill. Drop the trans pan and replace the trans filter while you are at it.
For coolant, same thing, the machine usually goes in between a return hose and a radiator, and flushes in fresh coolant. There are many other ways to do this...you could continually drain, refill, and then start & run the car until it's all fresh...
Bottom line is the reason it costs so much is probably because the machines cost the dealership a lot of $$, plus you are paying for the materials...for example it can take quarts and quarts and quarts of trans fluid for a flush, and at retail price, that equates to big bucks...