Flush auto trans????

straight68 · December 21st, 2006, 04:55 PM

I have a '99 Mustang V-6 with AOD trans. My shop guy told me I should have the trans flushed (for $150). The car has 87,000 miles and has been regularly serviced except for the trans and is lightly driven. Grocery getter.

Should I get the trans flushed? I have seen web sites that say no, it will only dislodge trash and make things worse and I have seen sites that say do it every 30,000 miles.

How about draining and replacing the fluid and replacing the filter? Is there a drain plug on the torque converter?

Thanks for any help.

mach03 · December 21st, 2006, 05:18 PM

I usualy judge that by the color and smell of the fluid.
If the fluid isn't burnt or carring contaminants, I don't have any fear of a flush. Done right its the best thing in my oppinion.
Thats just me.

December 21st, 2006, 04:55 PM	#1
straight68 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2	Flush auto trans???? I have a '99 Mustang V-6 with AOD trans. My shop guy told me I should have the trans flushed (for $150). The car has 87,000 miles and has been regularly serviced except for the trans and is lightly driven. Grocery getter. Should I get the trans flushed? I have seen web sites that say no, it will only dislodge trash and make things worse and I have seen sites that say do it every 30,000 miles. How about draining and replacing the fluid and replacing the filter? Is there a drain plug on the torque converter? Thanks for any help.

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December 21st, 2006, 05:18 PM	#2
mach03 Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 135	I usualy judge that by the color and smell of the fluid. If the fluid isn't burnt or carring contaminants, I don't have any fear of a flush. Done right its the best thing in my oppinion. Thats just me.

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