What is Transmission Flush?

Transmission maintenance is important for a vehicle to work properly. However, owners often neglect the given maintenance routine until serious problems occur. Signs like odd noises and gear shifting issues should be checked immediately by your local transmission shop.

Transmission flushing is a process where the transmission oil is removed through a machine to extract the dirt and sludge before adding new and clean transmission oil. The manufacturer’s recommendation (refer to manual) should be followed to the regularity with which transmission flushes should be performed. It is often performed every 50,000 kilometers but circumstances like towing, overloading, regular challenging terrain or constant stop/start travel needs regular transmission flushing to help extend the life of your transmission.

How does transmission flushing work?

Before the process of transmission flushing works, the technician will test the vehicle to identify other types of problems. They would also check the vehicle for external leaks.

Regulate machine are connected to the cooler lines and this will allow the fluids to flow into the machine. The line out from the machine is connected to the cooler allowing it to transfer the new fluid inside the transmission.

To complete the service, the technician will also remove the pan to inspect the old oil to look for signs and issues that may occur in the future. The old transmission oil and residue will tell you about the condition of your transmission. Transmissions can clog when the residue from the pan is sucked up into the filter. If this continue, the pump will eventual be starved for fluid. This leads to heat and friction build-up due to less lubrication.

Always refer to your manual to determine when to book in for transmission maintenance. Remember to look for qualified technicians that has the right tools and place to handle all your transmission maintenance need.