Are you talking about manual or automatic transmissions?
Phil Ethier West Side Saint Paul Minnesota USA
1973 Triumph Stag LE22439UBW "uncle jack"
2004 Suburban 8.1
2005 Lotus Elise
2007 Saturn Ion 3 2.4
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----- Original Message -----
> From: eric at megageek.com
> To: shop-talk at Autox.Team.Net
> Sent: Friday, February 25, 2011 11:37:34 AM
> Subject: [Shop-talk] Changing transmission fluid
>
> OK, I normally don't do tranny flushes myself because I don't have a
> machine to do it.
>
> But, my buddy is asking me to do it and I'm thinking now might be a
> good
> time to buy a machine. Here are my questions...
>
> At about $170 per fluid flush, a machine is paid for after four or
> five
> jobs, so I can justify the cost.
>
> Anyone know of good machines to get, brands to stay away from? Are
> they
> types or styles that work better/worst? (remember, I know nothing
> about
> these machines.)
>
> A few of the posts I've been reading elsewhere mentioned that some
> cars
> advise AGAINST using the machines. They say to just drain, refill,
> drive
> a little bit and repeat. Is there a reason to NOT use a machine to
> flush
> it?
>
> Finally, my buddy's 2003 Honda Accord needs a change and he is getting
> a
> mechanic that is telling him all that he needs is a drain and refill.
> He
> is willing to pay me to do the change, which would put me $170 closer
> to
> having this machine paid for, but if it only needs a drain/refill, I
> can't
> justify the machine.
>
> What is the deal with Honda Accords?
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