Im trying to find a thread I remember reading around here explaining a simple method to flush automatic transmissions, I want to know if its legit or not, Basically the method is to pull the tranny cooler lines and feed the inlet into a new container of Trans fluid, and feed the outlet into an old container and then start the car until you see new fluid flowing from the outlet hose. I know Im still going to have to drop the pan to change/clean out the filter, It just sounds like an easy way to flush it all out of the torque converter as well. Am I crazy or just lazy?
This is a link related to this topic but im not sure if i can apply it to the Zed. Goddamn i hate autos! http://bananags.grantham-international.com/GS_DIY/completetrans/
Ok I get it. Everyone must drive manuals around here. By the way it is possible, its just a bit of a PITA.
I have an NA auto. ... I hate foot operated clutches. (Biker daze habits) Sounds like you should make up a rig. I would prefer to feed in new fluid through the inlet that is disconnected from the AT cooler, so I don't suck air. Take photos.
Thanks for a reply, Im thinking i could set up a funnel on the dipstick hole with somebody constantly pouring trans fluid in so the pump can't run dry whilst i got the trans oil cooler outlet disconnected running into a dirty bucket, as soon as i see clean fluid coming out of the cooler it should be pretty well flushed in theory I think. I have already dropped the pan and changed the fluid/filter, but I wanted to try this way instead of dropping the pan 3 times like the tech article says.
Ok, here is the instructions, it is possible and its very quick to do it without having to take pan off. You might want to take the pan off once to change/clean the filter but that it. Here you go: http://www.supramania.com/forums/showthread.php?66172-types-of-tranmission-fluid&p=941938#post941938
i didnt see this earlier. but when i do change my fluid. i take the inlet hose of the radiator/cooler out and pump it all out. i dont take the bottom one out. few reasons behind that. then i take the pan off. to get all the crap out form the bottom of it and inspect for any metal shaving that will give me tell tale signs of gearbox wear. since the pan is off i would change the filter(not sure if zeds have filters). and then bolt everything back up. fill from the dip stick because im lazy.
Yeah Zeds have filters. its in the oil pan. The way thats explained in the link i posted is a way to do it without dropping the pan at all. its the closest you can get to a proper professional flush in your backyard. lol Of course i still drop the pan once just to check wear and tear and change the filter.
you can do a awesome job at home. the shops use a machiene that bolts over the cooler lines and just circulates new stuff in. that dont change the filter usually and not all the old stuff come one. just some of it.
yes because when you turn it on the fluid gets pumped out of the torque converter. which is why DO NOT DRIVE IT. also dont wait till you have problems to change your fluid. i changed mine and i went form 500km a tank to 530km a tank. i also serviced my car a month before the trans fluid change and i went from 450km to 500km a tank
Yes as far as i know its the only way to flush the the torque converter fully. Thats why the tech article says to change the fluid a total of three times, driving it for a few kms inbetween changes to get the fluid pumping through the torque converter.
