Transmission Flush

Generally speaking, a transmission flush should be performed every 30,000 miles or every 2 years, whichever comes first.  The process is quite simple but requires a professional grade machine to completely flush the fluid. Once flushed, the next steps calls for a solution to be run through the lines until they come out clean. Then, once the system is completely clean, refill it with new fluid.

Backed with a Lifetime Protection Plan

Exit5 Auto Group is proud to be a BG Product Partner.  That means we can offer the Lifetime BG Protection Plan™ if your vehicle has  less than 75,000 miles. Simply perform the service every 30,000 miles and the Protection Plan will be in effect as long as you own your car!


How is a Flush different from just changing the transmission fluid?

A transmission fluid change simply drains the fluid with gravity. A change usually does not drain all of the fluid, but does allow you to replace most of the old with fresh transmission fluid. Both services are helpful and can extend the life of your transmission.

What Is Involved With A Transmission Service?

New fluid restores the holding power between the clutches, reducing slip and heat production.  At the same time, flushing the old fluid washes away tiny particles of clutch material and metal shavings. Those particles clog passages and wedge between moving parts, causing wear throughout the transmission. Changing the fluid eliminates those particles and the wear they cause.  

The net result of changing the fluid is to provide better lubrication, improved the holding ability of the friction components, and reduced heat. So your transmission works better for years longer, which means you’re less likely to face a major transmission repair.

In a nutshell, performing a Transmission Service will provide you with the following benefits:

  • Dissolves and suspends deposits
  • Rids all old fluid and suspended debris
  • Installs new automatic transmission fluid
  • Fortifies new fluid with seal conditioners, oxidation inhibitors and shift improvers

 

Five signs that you may need a transmission service:

Transmission  Grinding or Chattering. If you notice your transmission grinding or making strange sounds, you should stop the vehicle and check the transmission fluid level while the engine is still running. Insure that the transmission fluid color is bright red and not brown or black because of grime or sludge. If the fluid level of the transmission is acceptable, your vehicle probably needs a transmission flush.

Problems Shifting Gears. A transmission that contains too much dirt or sludge will cause sluggish response in the transmission which will result in your vehicle changing gears too quickly or too late while driving. In manual transmission vehicles, you may find it very hard to change gears at all.

Gear Slippage. A dirty transmission may cause a lack of power, much the same as not having enough transmission fluid will cause. In order to stay in the appropriate gear, the transmission must develop enough pressure.

Surging of the Vehicle. This is caused by inconsistent flow of clean transmission fluid that is needed to ensure smooth operation of the gears and other moving parts inside the transmission bell housing.

Delay in Movement. Another sign that your vehicle may have contaminated transmission fluid is when the vehicle stalls for one or two seconds before moving after having been put in gear. If there are no other problems with the transmission, a transmission flush may help.

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