TequilaSnrs087
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- Chapel Hill/Charlotte, NC
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- '95 Sport
I took the Ex to the dealer today. They had two transmission fluid change procedures to choose from. A power flush, which I did not do because my trans has 150K on it, and a "transmission service" which does not use the machine, but does use a chemical flush. My question is, can these chemical flushes be too harsh for an old transmission? I know the biggest concern with power flushes is the high pressure damaging old parts and knocking stuff loose. I'm a little worried that this chemical flush may just be a really abrasive chemical that could cause some of the same issues. They did drop the pan, but I suspect they may have done a "manual" flush using the trans pump since the bill says they filled it with 6 quarts. Any insight?
I would not be so concerned if I knew the service history of the truck. The previous owner did seem to be good about maintenance, and I don't think there is any way my transmission could be doing as good as it is had he neglected it (he towed all the time). The old fluid looked very clean, but I had no idea when it had last been changed, so I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and take care of it.
I would not be so concerned if I knew the service history of the truck. The previous owner did seem to be good about maintenance, and I don't think there is any way my transmission could be doing as good as it is had he neglected it (he towed all the time). The old fluid looked very clean, but I had no idea when it had last been changed, so I decided it would be a good idea to go ahead and take care of it.