03 Neon Trans Fluid Leak
#11
04-22-2009, 02:04 PM
What's the difference between changing the Trans Fluid & Filter and Flushing the Trans?
I can handle changing the F&F but not sure about the Flushing part. I've heard stories about flushing the trans and then the trans goes bad.
My '03 has 81,000 miles.
Purchased a FRAM Filter which comes w/a black gasket (not sure it's rubber).
Manual says to change the O-Ring(s) when changing Filter. FRAM didn't come w/O-Rings.
Is it best to purchase a MOPAR Filter & O-Ring(s)?
Have not pulled the pan off yet but there is evidence that Black RTV was used before.
Appreciate all the feedback!
John
I can handle changing the F&F but not sure about the Flushing part. I've heard stories about flushing the trans and then the trans goes bad.
My '03 has 81,000 miles.
Purchased a FRAM Filter which comes w/a black gasket (not sure it's rubber).
Manual says to change the O-Ring(s) when changing Filter. FRAM didn't come w/O-Rings.
Is it best to purchase a MOPAR Filter & O-Ring(s)?
Have not pulled the pan off yet but there is evidence that Black RTV was used before.
Appreciate all the feedback!
John
If the filter didn't come with an o-ring (mine came in a little envelope, though it wasn't a Fram one), I would take it back and get on that did. That is going to help keep the filter in place and make sure the fluid gets to where it needs to be. I got mine from NAPA, along with a case of the NAPA ATF+4 (relabeled Valvoline @ $1 cheaper per quart).
Just clean the RTV off.
#12
04-22-2009, 02:07 PM
Auto Trans Flush...
Do it yourself or have a repair shop/oil change shop do it?
Is this below method correct?
Flushing the Trans changes the fluid in Trans, Torq.Cnvtr, Lines, Valve Body, etc.
1) Drain Trans & replace Filter.
2) Refill Trans w/new fluid.
3) Disconnect hot (supply?) line from Trans to Radiator.
4) Put a long tube on this line and place into a bucket.
5) Start engine- fluid will start to pump out into bucket.
6) When flow of fluid begins to sputter or slow, turn off engine.
7) Add more Trans fluid (to full).
8) Continue process until fluid coming out is same color as fluid going in.
9) Re-install line and check fluid level.
NOTE: Avoid using any solvents to flush/clean your trans!!
Seems to me that doing this yourself could be costly with fluid at $4 qt. Then again, what does a shop charge for this procedure?
Thanks again!
Do it yourself or have a repair shop/oil change shop do it?
Is this below method correct?
Flushing the Trans changes the fluid in Trans, Torq.Cnvtr, Lines, Valve Body, etc.
1) Drain Trans & replace Filter.
2) Refill Trans w/new fluid.
3) Disconnect hot (supply?) line from Trans to Radiator.
4) Put a long tube on this line and place into a bucket.
5) Start engine- fluid will start to pump out into bucket.
6) When flow of fluid begins to sputter or slow, turn off engine.
7) Add more Trans fluid (to full).
8) Continue process until fluid coming out is same color as fluid going in.
9) Re-install line and check fluid level.
NOTE: Avoid using any solvents to flush/clean your trans!!
Seems to me that doing this yourself could be costly with fluid at $4 qt. Then again, what does a shop charge for this procedure?
Thanks again!
Shops charge in the hundreds IIRC. They usually use a back flush machine, and that is what can mess up the transmission.
