Bull. Its an old wives tale. People change the fluid when they notice a problem. Then the problem gets worse and they blame the trans fluid change. Its like going to the dr when you feel sick, and the illness getting worse as it progresses and blaming the Dr's for making you worse.
I agree. When I was working at an independent shop I did plenty of transmission flushes on all sorts of vehicles with 100k-300k miles that didn't appear to be maintained well (old ATF would come out black or silver) and I never witnessed any negative consequences from it. I'd hear the weirdest advice like this from a lot of the older techs giving unsolicited advice to anyone younger, but they never gave me any strong evidence of it being true.
I change mine annually. And I NEVER have it flushed. Fluid and filter change only. Shops that flush transmissions use solvents that stay in the torque converter and then break down the new fluid and cause loss of lubricity. That's why transmissions have issues after a flush.
hey man. if my transmission kinda slip between second and third, is it a lack of fluid or is my torque getting tired? if that makes sense. i know it's not a lot of info but i'd like another opinion and you seem knowledgable.
There could be multiple issues there. The fluid level is a good start and you need to check it while the vehicle is running. It could be worn clutch plates or bearings. Usually torque converters don't cause issues with one particular gear shift. When you check the fluid, if it's a dark maroon or even brown, definitely do a fluid and filter change. If you do it yourself, look for metallic particles in the bottom of the pan. If it looks like someone dumped glitter in there, it needs a rebuild.
AshuraEidolon
It's much better to change it all at once at a shop, that way you don't have to worry about falling out from under the car into traffic.
FartsSmellBad
If your clutch plates are so worn they can't work with clean fluid, they aren't going to work with old dirty fluid either.
HamSlamwich
The gunk in the fluid fills in the holes in the plates. It'll run forever if you don't ever look at it.
UnattendedDeviant
Do a "drain and fill" but not a flush, for the reasons he stated. You probably will have problems if you do a flush.
RyokuKun
Bull. Its an old wives tale. People change the fluid when they notice a problem. Then the problem gets worse and they blame the trans fluid change. Its like going to the dr when you feel sick, and the illness getting worse as it progresses and blaming the Dr's for making you worse.
ThatCarDude
I agree. When I was working at an independent shop I did plenty of transmission flushes on all sorts of vehicles with 100k-300k miles that didn't appear to be maintained well (old ATF would come out black or silver) and I never witnessed any negative consequences from it. I'd hear the weirdest advice like this from a lot of the older techs giving unsolicited advice to anyone younger, but they never gave me any strong evidence of it being true.
InfocalypseRising
okay so how often ARE you supposed to change it?
ElectricSlideOrchestra
I change mine annually. And I NEVER have it flushed. Fluid and filter change only. Shops that flush transmissions use solvents that stay in the torque converter and then break down the new fluid and cause loss of lubricity. That's why transmissions have issues after a flush.
my1rstlaptopwas34inchscreenup
hey man. if my transmission kinda slip between second and third, is it a lack of fluid or is my torque getting tired? if that makes sense. i know it's not a lot of info but i'd like another opinion and you seem knowledgable.
ElectricSlideOrchestra
There could be multiple issues there. The fluid level is a good start and you need to check it while the vehicle is running. It could be worn clutch plates or bearings. Usually torque converters don't cause issues with one particular gear shift. When you check the fluid, if it's a dark maroon or even brown, definitely do a fluid and filter change. If you do it yourself, look for metallic particles in the bottom of the pan. If it looks like someone dumped glitter in there, it needs a rebuild.
my1rstlaptopwas34inchscreenup
thanks a bunch. have a great day
ElectricSlideOrchestra
You're welcome, friend! Hopefully it's just the fluid level! You have a great day as well
ravensdaemon
How often should you change your blinker fuild?
R100GSPD
charondaboatman
Same time you change your high beam filters.
EverNotRelevant
Dammit, that was gonna be my joke
MrHappySmiles
Don’t need to at all if you just stop blinking….
FleaTron
Every super moon. You miss one super moon fluid change and you risk lycanthropy developing in your car, and noone wants that.
SandyTentaclez
...and when do you change it for super earth?
FleaTron
Thats between you and super earth.
SandyTentaclez
...the Ministry of truth will let this slide.