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Old 07-02-2008, 11:01 AM
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Re: Transmission flush

The first time I had it done, they used an air compressor to blow it back out from my cooling line. Needless to say I had excessive binding and later lost my rear transfer clutches, nor would they take responsibility for that.
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If you want to change the in the pan filter, remove the twenty, 10mm head, bolts that hold the pan on.
Remove the pan and clean off the old gasket and gasket material.
There are two black bolts that hold a 1/4" transfer line across the front of the trans inside the aria covered by the pan.
Gently remove the tube by wiggling it while pulling it down.
More oil will drain.
Now remove the four gold 10mm head bolts that hold on the filter.
Remove the filter.
Install the new filter MAKING SURE THE O-RING IS ON THE INLET TUBE.
Do not overtighten the pan bolts.
So how often is it recommended to change the pan filter? And if I do, are there some gaskets to buy as well as the filter? You mention cleaning off the old gasket. Thanks
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and the scary thing is.... that was probably all written from memory without using any references....

for crying out loud

Memory? You have way to much confidence in OT! He can't even remember what he's wearing!
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Memory? You have way to much confidence in OT! He can't even remember what he's wearing!

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So how often is it recommended to change the pan filter? And if I do, are there some gaskets to buy as well as the filter? You mention cleaning off the old gasket. Thanks
The more often the better.
Every 30,000 would be great!
It depends on who you buy it from.
The kits that I use come with the rubber gasket, the filter, and the O-ring.
from Subaru they come separately.
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Old 07-02-2008, 04:32 PM
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From Advance Auto Parts for example;
Beck/Arnley Automatic Transmission Filter Kit
Part #0440262
$29.88
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Old 07-03-2008, 12:21 AM
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So how often is it recommended to change the pan filter? And if I do, are there some gaskets to buy as well as the filter? You mention cleaning off the old gasket. Thanks
If you do the change and then install an external filter, you will probably not have to do that one again. Just change the canister filter.
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Old 07-04-2008, 05:39 PM
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Re: Transmission flush

Our flush machine at work measures how much pressure the car itself makes, and then just matches that. If you're using high pressure air you're almost sure to damage something, but running the same pressure as the tranny normally does is harmless, and replacing all of the oil at once is not in itself a bad thing.
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I agree with svxfiles, change the internal tranny filter & gasket/o ring at 30,000 miles. If you have an external spin on filter GREAT, change it at 5,000 mile intervals.

The biggest issue IMHO is finding a honest reputable service location. Do yourself a big favor and do some research on who's the best in your area for a tranny service.
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Ensteele,

You must change the internal filter around 30,000 intervals to insure the best flow of ATF, the longer that filter is left in, the more it restricts ATF flow.
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Old 07-05-2008, 02:20 AM
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Re: Transmission flush

The internal filter is much more coarse than the canister filter. If you have one, it should take care of all of the particles.
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I agree with svxfiles, change the internal tranny filter & gasket/o ring at 30,000 miles. If you have an external spin on filter GREAT, change it at 5,000 mile intervals.

The biggest issue IMHO is finding a honest reputable service location. Do yourself a big favor and do some research on who's the best in your area for a tranny service.
Or, better still. learn to do it yourself. That way you are assured of getting it done right.

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Old 07-05-2008, 12:08 PM
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Or, better still. learn to do it yourself. That way you are assured of getting it done right.

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I agree doing it yourself is the best way of 'done right':, I'm just getting to old (67) to crawl under there. The last big job I did was change the front half shafts, I only blew my top about 20 times per side.
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Re: Transmission flush

The problem with just doing a "drain and refill" vs a flush/exchange, is just draining the pan does not get all the fluid out. The flush machine we have at work uses two hoses, you unplug one of the tranny lines (We use the one that comes out of the front of the transmission, as that is the one that comes from the pump) and the "dirty" line connects to the tranny side, and the "clean" side connects to the one that was disconnected from the tranny, that goes to the cooler. It uses the transmission to pump the dirty fluid out, and it's own internal pump to pump the new fluid into the tranny, but it is pressure regulated to the same pressure as the pressure of the fluid that is coming out of the tranny.

Drain and refill works if the fluid's not dirty, but it most cases a fluid exchange is the way to go. Don't forget to change the diff fluid as well.

As for just changing the filter? don't forget, that the fluid does not just get dirty, it, like engine oil, also has additives in it that wear out over time. You wouldn't change your engine oil filter without changing the fluid too, would you?

I would change mine every 30,000 miles, that $120 for a flush is a lot cheaper than a new transmission! And I've seen plenty of cars come into my work with 200,000+ miles on them (granted, not SVXes) and the tranny shifts like brand new, and they have had the transmission fluid changed regularly.
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Old 07-08-2008, 05:12 AM
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The problem with just doing a "drain and refill" vs a flush/exchange, is just draining the pan does not get all the fluid out. The flush machine we have at work uses two hoses, you unplug one of the tranny lines (We use the one that comes out of the front of the transmission, as that is the one that comes from the pump) and the "dirty" line connects to the tranny side, and the "clean" side connects to the one that was disconnected from the tranny, that goes to the cooler. It uses the transmission to pump the dirty fluid out, and it's own internal pump to pump the new fluid into the tranny, but it is pressure regulated to the same pressure as the pressure of the fluid that is coming out of the tranny.

Drain and refill works if the fluid's not dirty, but it most cases a fluid exchange is the way to go. Don't forget to change the diff fluid as well.

As for just changing the filter? don't forget, that the fluid does not just get dirty, it, like engine oil, also has additives in it that wear out over time. You wouldn't change your engine oil filter without changing the fluid too, would you?

I would change mine every 30,000 miles, that $120 for a flush is a lot cheaper than a new transmission! And I've seen plenty of cars come into my work with 200,000+ miles on them (granted, not SVXes) and the tranny shifts like brand new, and they have had the transmission fluid changed regularly.
At $9.00 a gallon you can drain and fill your own fluid 13.3333333 times.
I am sorry that I do not always trust the guy "behind the counter", but I have seen my share of people who should not be there.
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