Tranny $hits the bed after flush, coincidence??
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Tranny $hits the bed after flush, coincidence??
2004 SXT, less than 100 miles after (first/only) tranny flush at 45k miles, the solenoid pack gasket needs replacing, then less than 200 miles after that, the PUMP goes bad!
Total damage = $1750
The good news: I bought an extended warranty when I bought it with 16k miles.
The dealer claims this is practically unheard of on this tranny but I have my doubts.
Could the infamously debated tranny flush have been a factor?
Total damage = $1750
The good news: I bought an extended warranty when I bought it with 16k miles.
The dealer claims this is practically unheard of on this tranny but I have my doubts.
Could the infamously debated tranny flush have been a factor?
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RE: Tranny $hits the bed after flush, coincidence??
What ends up happening is that many people only flush their systems. What they forget to keep doing is replacing the pan gasket and cleaning the screen and/or replacing the filter that's in the pan.Also, they don't inspect the magnet that's in many pans for metal flakesthat usually indicates impending tranny problems. So, they endup letting the tranny problems get worse. There's some schools of though that after a flush all the crud gets loosened and quickly clogs the filter which then causes problems. Those same folks recommend doing the old-school drain & fill where the gasket/filter is replaced and magnet is inspected; then, follow-up with a flush.
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RE: Tranny $hits the bed after flush, coincidence??
Transmission flushing is not recommended on high mileage cars just for the reason you experienced. Many shops will no longer flush cars with over 60k to 80k miles. However, your mileage wasn't that high. If you google the issue you will read many about many issues with flushing and the reason for problems with high mileage units.