Transmission filter and flush

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How much should I be spending in $$ to have the trans flushed and filter changed? And since the stock fluid is synthetic, is their an advantage to switching to amsoil?

 

[HBarlow]

The main thing a transmission flush will accomplish is to flush the contents of your wallet into the dealer's cash register. It is an unnecessary and possibly even unwaned procedure. Look at your Dodge owner's manual and see if a transmission flush is included in the required maintenance schedule.

The advantage of shifting from a quality brand name synthetic transmission fluid to Amsoil synthetic transmission fluid is, ... ... . uhh, I can't think of one. Maybe you could display a free Amsoil sticker on your truck window?

 

[amsoilman]

How much should I be spending in $$ to have the trans flushed and filter changed? And since the stock fluid is synthetic, is their an advantage to switching to amsoil?

I would think to have to have the transmission "Flushed" and filter changed, it should be around $40-$50, as around my area it is about that to have it done, and have the Amsoil installed, with you providing the oil. As to the stock fluid being synthetic, yes it can be called and marketed as a synthetic, but in reality it is not a "true" synthetic, as it uses a "GROUP" III base stock. In the case of Amsoil ATF, it is 100% Synthetic, and uses a GROUP IV base stock, and is recommended by Amsoil to have drain interval of 100,000 miles,(NORMAL SERVICE) and 50,000 miles. (SEVERE SERVICE) So yes, there is an advantage using the Amosil ATF:Longer Service life, decreased wear, and lower operating temperatures.



Wayne

 

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Thanks Wayne. I currently use amsoil in the engines of all my vehicles including my wifes Toyota Camry, all with great success. Which amsoil trans fluid do I need to get?

 

[JValdez]

I've got an 05 auto and I used the Amsoil Universal Sythetic. The truck shifts great and I've had no problems.

 

[amsoilman]

Thanks Wayne. I currently use amsoil in the engines of all my vehicles including my wifes Toyota Camry, all with great success. Which amsoil trans fluid do I need to get?

To answer your question, I would suggest the (ATF) Universal. It does meet the +4 requirements, as well as many others. The best way to puchase is to buy the ATF-TP-CA. this would give you a total of 20 quarts of fluid, as these are 2-2 1/2 gallon containers. By purchaseing it this way, it is less costly than to purchase by the quart, or Gallon.





Wayne

 

[GDeemer]

I have 2005 2500 4 x 4 auto trans with 64k miles. i am looking to flush trans and replace with amsoil. When i mentioned this to dodge service tech he sais that it was not reccomended. because there have been problems with the flushing. has anyone heard of any problems???thanks. . gad2024@gmail.com

 

[rscurtis]

Amsoil will lower your temperature slightly. Rather than a flush, remove the pan (now would be a good time to install a drain plug), loosen the ten valve body mounting bolts, and let it drain overnight if you can. You will be able to replace 12-13 quarts by using this method. Re-torque the bolts to 100 INCH pounds.

 

[AWise]

I did mine with Amsoil a few months back and did an at home flush. Drain and replace the filter as normal, then fill with fresh fluid. Remove the trans cooler return line where it goes back in the trans (rear line), connect a hose and route it to a large bucket. Apply the emergency brake, shift the truck in neutral and start it up. Have some one pour in fresh fluid until you see clean ATF coming out of the hose. Turn the truck off and button everything up. Make sure to check the level & top off if needed. Worked like a champ and I know that all of the old dirty fluid was flushed out.
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[MAleshire]

If by transmission flush you mean transmission and TC you are looking at more than $40-50 bucks. This job needs to be done manually as described by AWise. A transmission shop can use this method also. I've been told by a couple transmission shops that use of a machine to evacuate the fluid from the transmission and TC can cause damage. This is also the position that many dealers have taken. In my opinion it's a 2 person job. Call around, but it's going to cost you more like $100-125 plus fluid.