Transmission Flush

We use a machine that does not put any pressure on the transmission, it will not hurt the transmission in any way. We drive every vehicle before and after servicing them to make sure it is operating properly. If we feel that the fluid is too burnt or there is existing transmission problems, we will not perform the service.

If your vehicle is still under the factory warranty or if you have an extended warranty. It is very important to service the transmission within their recommended service periods. This should be in their contract and/or in your owner’s manual. The intervals change with different types of vehicles. Important! Remember to keep your receipts for all services done as they may ask for these, should you need any repairs done under warranty, in the future. They may even ask for engine oil change receipts, even though you are having a transmission problem, so it is a good idea to keep all your vehicle maintenance receipts together.

We recommend checking the condition of your fluid every year or 12,000 miles with overdrive transmissions, and sooner if your vehicle is used for heavy towing or over heated for any reason. Your transmission fluid should be a pink color and should not smell burnt. If it is brown or black, it is time to take it in and have your transmission checked. Servicing may be recommended after the transmission is checked for other problems.

For example, we do not recommend servicing the transmission if it is slipping. If the transmission fluid is very dark, that could be from clutch material in the fluid. And that may be what is allowing your transmission to be able to engage. Changing the transmission fluid at this point could make your situation worse. You will likely want to discuss a transmission rebuild at this point.

On a basic service, the pan is removed and the filter is cleaned or replaced. Most transmissions only allow you to change about 4-5 quarts of fluid with this method, they hold about 12-14 quarts. With a flushing machine, we are able to flush the fluid out of the cooler and torque converter to do a more thorough job.

Yes, most flushing machines flush through the cooler lines and the pan is not removed to change the filter. We remove the pan and change or clean the filter with our machine. “You wouldn’t change your engine oil without replacing oil your filter, nor should you with your transmission.”

There are a few transmissions that the filter is internal and can not be changed without disassembling the transmission. In this case we recommend monitoring your fluid condition even more often to prevent any sticking valves or solenoids. Honda is common to have this type of tranmission on some of their models. Call and one of our techs can advise you what type you have.

If you are having a transmission problem like shifting issues, slipping, etc. We do not recommend wasting your money on having it serviced until you have it checked out by a knowledgeable transmission technician.

Very rarely will a transmission service fix a problem unless you just have a valve sticking intermittently, however it is very important to keep your transmission properly maintained to help avoid problems. Most of today’s transmissions do not have band adjustments, however some of the Dodge Pickups and many older vehicles have them and a band adjustment help with some problems.

If you are having a transmission problem, first check your fluid level and color of the fluid. If it is low, try topping it off or bring it by and we can do it for you. Low fluid can cause several problems. If it was low, have it checked for leaks. If the fluid is full but very dirty, this may be the sign of a transmission problem and should be checked out.

No, we do not recommend putting any stop leak products in your transmission. They are designed to swell the seals which may fix your leak but will also swell the internal seals and could do more harm than good, to your transmission. If you are broken down and have no other alternative and plan on rebuilding the transmission very soon anyway, then this would be a time that it could possibly be used. A transmission rebuild includes replacing the seals anyway.