Auto Tranny Flush-Fill

[DemonIAm]

Anyone seen a good how-to? I need to do this on both the Mazda and the Honda.

Tools, Tips, Tricks appreciated!

[KrayzieFox]

There was one on the other forum with pictures and such, try searching around.

It's pretty much like an oil change though. Remove plug, drain fluid, fill up (through dip stick), and done. The only thing is that you won't be able to drain the torque converter without taking it to a shop, but it should do the job for the most part. Requires roughly 8 quarts.

P.S.: I've got 8 qts. of Mobil1 synthetic auto tranny fluid just sitting around if you want it. It's about $7 a qt at most retailers, I'd probably just give it up for $50 shipped. PM if interested.

[KrayzieFox]

Here is the How-To
http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?p=1446024#poststop

[kansei]

I know on the 99 at least there is a tranny filter to deal with as well, but it's a reusable mesh type. Not sure what they used on the 2.0 auto though

[BRIAN MP5T]

I think the "Flush" type service will work better for you..

[chico]

Explain this please.

[PeaJay]

A trans flush uses a machine that hooks in line with your transmission hoses to cause it to act like part of the system. It uses new fluid in replacement of the old fluid it recieves from the car. (there is a diaphragm that uses the pressure of the old fluid coming in to push the new fluid out.)
Thus, cleaning out all of the system (lines, converter, pan, valve body etc...)
It gets much much more than a simple drain and fill can.
unfortunatly, unless you have that machine at home, you have to take it to a shop....IMO it's worth it.

[MazdaTom]

The How-To on 247 is a sort-of "DIY FLUSH". Basically you pull the drain plug and replace. You refill the transmission with fluid. Then you disconnect the lower hose on the radiator, connect another hose to it and route it into a bottle. You start the car for 10-15 seconds or until you've got about 20-30 oz out. Kill the engine. Refill with new fluid. Repeat until the fluid coming out is about the same color as what is going in. It's probably not 100% as good as a shop's flush machine, but it's 90-95% as effective.

[KrayzieFox]

For my first flush at 30K I took it to a shop and had it hooked up to the vacuum. Then for the second flush I did it myself while changing the valve body and when you take out the VB a whole lot of extra fluid comes out as well, so I managed to get most of it out that way.

If you don't have the money to pay the shop, then just use the how-to. It's not 100% but it's a helluva better than nothing!!

[bazooka joe]

I think the "Flush" type service will work better for you..

it does get all the oil out!

[BRIAN MP5T]

it does get all the oil out!

It filters it first for 30 to 60 min, then they do a complete change..

It's the only way to fully clean out that system...