Transmission Flush
01-23-2006, 03:36 PM
#17
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Re: Transmission Flush
With a partial flush, sometimes the torque converter isn't fully
drained. Thus, you end up with the new fluid mixing with the old. More
importantly, and this is unfortunately from experience, I would only
let the dealer drain and refill the transmission. A number of
independent shops may not use the correct ATF and this is super
critical.
drained. Thus, you end up with the new fluid mixing with the old. More
importantly, and this is unfortunately from experience, I would only
let the dealer drain and refill the transmission. A number of
independent shops may not use the correct ATF and this is super
critical.
01-23-2006, 03:36 PM
#18
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Re: Transmission Flush
With a partial flush, sometimes the torque converter isn't fully
drained. Thus, you end up with the new fluid mixing with the old. More
importantly, and this is unfortunately from experience, I would only
let the dealer drain and refill the transmission. A number of
independent shops may not use the correct ATF and this is super
critical.
drained. Thus, you end up with the new fluid mixing with the old. More
importantly, and this is unfortunately from experience, I would only
let the dealer drain and refill the transmission. A number of
independent shops may not use the correct ATF and this is super
critical.
01-23-2006, 03:36 PM
#19
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Re: Transmission Flush
With a partial flush, sometimes the torque converter isn't fully
drained. Thus, you end up with the new fluid mixing with the old. More
importantly, and this is unfortunately from experience, I would only
let the dealer drain and refill the transmission. A number of
independent shops may not use the correct ATF and this is super
critical.
drained. Thus, you end up with the new fluid mixing with the old. More
importantly, and this is unfortunately from experience, I would only
let the dealer drain and refill the transmission. A number of
independent shops may not use the correct ATF and this is super
critical.
01-23-2006, 04:35 PM
#20
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Re: Transmission Flush
A couple of questions for you:
*Have you EVER had anything else done to your tranny?? A drain and fill,
another flush, whatever?? (did you get this new or used).
*Can the shop tell you what fluid they used?
In general, the more attention you give to the tranny fluid through the life
of the car, the better off you will be, no matter what kind of attention it
is, as long as you don't use the wrong fluid.
Hyundai usually calls for tranny fluid changes at 30000. If that has been
done, no matter how it was done, you should be fine.
Unlike the opinion of some, the flushes at fast oil changes have usually
done a pretty good job SO LONG AS the right fluid is flushed back in, and
you are doing it in even a reasonably timely way.
If this is a company owned Firestone, they have the best transmission fluid
flush system known. You will not go wrong with it. If it is a local yokel
(which the majority of stores which have Firestone signs are), no telling
what it is.
Key is to ask the Firestone person as many questions as you need to. If you
trust them to do it, trust them to answer some thorough questions.
My local Firestone (which IS a company-owned store) is the best auto shop of
any kind in the area. The mechanics know their cars, fluids, tires,
everything. They will not do me wrong, and will answer every question I
have. Hopefully, they are the same to you.
Hope this helps.
Tom Wenndt
"suresh" <sureshjraman@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e83951c865ee82579d68f3f50ef91885@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Went for winter checkup (01 Hyundai Elantra GT) at firestone and came back
> with a "strong" recommendation to do transmission flush.
>
> Went to a quick oil change place and did a $79.99 Automatic Transmission
> Flush.
>
> Now, my friend says Automatic Flush is not a flush and I should have done
> a full flush.
>
> Did I do something foolish ? SHould I go back and spend more and do a full
> flush?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
*Have you EVER had anything else done to your tranny?? A drain and fill,
another flush, whatever?? (did you get this new or used).
*Can the shop tell you what fluid they used?
In general, the more attention you give to the tranny fluid through the life
of the car, the better off you will be, no matter what kind of attention it
is, as long as you don't use the wrong fluid.
Hyundai usually calls for tranny fluid changes at 30000. If that has been
done, no matter how it was done, you should be fine.
Unlike the opinion of some, the flushes at fast oil changes have usually
done a pretty good job SO LONG AS the right fluid is flushed back in, and
you are doing it in even a reasonably timely way.
If this is a company owned Firestone, they have the best transmission fluid
flush system known. You will not go wrong with it. If it is a local yokel
(which the majority of stores which have Firestone signs are), no telling
what it is.
Key is to ask the Firestone person as many questions as you need to. If you
trust them to do it, trust them to answer some thorough questions.
My local Firestone (which IS a company-owned store) is the best auto shop of
any kind in the area. The mechanics know their cars, fluids, tires,
everything. They will not do me wrong, and will answer every question I
have. Hopefully, they are the same to you.
Hope this helps.
Tom Wenndt
"suresh" <sureshjraman@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e83951c865ee82579d68f3f50ef91885@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Went for winter checkup (01 Hyundai Elantra GT) at firestone and came back
> with a "strong" recommendation to do transmission flush.
>
> Went to a quick oil change place and did a $79.99 Automatic Transmission
> Flush.
>
> Now, my friend says Automatic Flush is not a flush and I should have done
> a full flush.
>
> Did I do something foolish ? SHould I go back and spend more and do a full
> flush?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
01-23-2006, 04:35 PM
#21
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Re: Transmission Flush
A couple of questions for you:
*Have you EVER had anything else done to your tranny?? A drain and fill,
another flush, whatever?? (did you get this new or used).
*Can the shop tell you what fluid they used?
In general, the more attention you give to the tranny fluid through the life
of the car, the better off you will be, no matter what kind of attention it
is, as long as you don't use the wrong fluid.
Hyundai usually calls for tranny fluid changes at 30000. If that has been
done, no matter how it was done, you should be fine.
Unlike the opinion of some, the flushes at fast oil changes have usually
done a pretty good job SO LONG AS the right fluid is flushed back in, and
you are doing it in even a reasonably timely way.
If this is a company owned Firestone, they have the best transmission fluid
flush system known. You will not go wrong with it. If it is a local yokel
(which the majority of stores which have Firestone signs are), no telling
what it is.
Key is to ask the Firestone person as many questions as you need to. If you
trust them to do it, trust them to answer some thorough questions.
My local Firestone (which IS a company-owned store) is the best auto shop of
any kind in the area. The mechanics know their cars, fluids, tires,
everything. They will not do me wrong, and will answer every question I
have. Hopefully, they are the same to you.
Hope this helps.
Tom Wenndt
"suresh" <sureshjraman@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e83951c865ee82579d68f3f50ef91885@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Went for winter checkup (01 Hyundai Elantra GT) at firestone and came back
> with a "strong" recommendation to do transmission flush.
>
> Went to a quick oil change place and did a $79.99 Automatic Transmission
> Flush.
>
> Now, my friend says Automatic Flush is not a flush and I should have done
> a full flush.
>
> Did I do something foolish ? SHould I go back and spend more and do a full
> flush?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
*Have you EVER had anything else done to your tranny?? A drain and fill,
another flush, whatever?? (did you get this new or used).
*Can the shop tell you what fluid they used?
In general, the more attention you give to the tranny fluid through the life
of the car, the better off you will be, no matter what kind of attention it
is, as long as you don't use the wrong fluid.
Hyundai usually calls for tranny fluid changes at 30000. If that has been
done, no matter how it was done, you should be fine.
Unlike the opinion of some, the flushes at fast oil changes have usually
done a pretty good job SO LONG AS the right fluid is flushed back in, and
you are doing it in even a reasonably timely way.
If this is a company owned Firestone, they have the best transmission fluid
flush system known. You will not go wrong with it. If it is a local yokel
(which the majority of stores which have Firestone signs are), no telling
what it is.
Key is to ask the Firestone person as many questions as you need to. If you
trust them to do it, trust them to answer some thorough questions.
My local Firestone (which IS a company-owned store) is the best auto shop of
any kind in the area. The mechanics know their cars, fluids, tires,
everything. They will not do me wrong, and will answer every question I
have. Hopefully, they are the same to you.
Hope this helps.
Tom Wenndt
"suresh" <sureshjraman@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e83951c865ee82579d68f3f50ef91885@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Went for winter checkup (01 Hyundai Elantra GT) at firestone and came back
> with a "strong" recommendation to do transmission flush.
>
> Went to a quick oil change place and did a $79.99 Automatic Transmission
> Flush.
>
> Now, my friend says Automatic Flush is not a flush and I should have done
> a full flush.
>
> Did I do something foolish ? SHould I go back and spend more and do a full
> flush?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
01-23-2006, 04:35 PM
#22
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Re: Transmission Flush
A couple of questions for you:
*Have you EVER had anything else done to your tranny?? A drain and fill,
another flush, whatever?? (did you get this new or used).
*Can the shop tell you what fluid they used?
In general, the more attention you give to the tranny fluid through the life
of the car, the better off you will be, no matter what kind of attention it
is, as long as you don't use the wrong fluid.
Hyundai usually calls for tranny fluid changes at 30000. If that has been
done, no matter how it was done, you should be fine.
Unlike the opinion of some, the flushes at fast oil changes have usually
done a pretty good job SO LONG AS the right fluid is flushed back in, and
you are doing it in even a reasonably timely way.
If this is a company owned Firestone, they have the best transmission fluid
flush system known. You will not go wrong with it. If it is a local yokel
(which the majority of stores which have Firestone signs are), no telling
what it is.
Key is to ask the Firestone person as many questions as you need to. If you
trust them to do it, trust them to answer some thorough questions.
My local Firestone (which IS a company-owned store) is the best auto shop of
any kind in the area. The mechanics know their cars, fluids, tires,
everything. They will not do me wrong, and will answer every question I
have. Hopefully, they are the same to you.
Hope this helps.
Tom Wenndt
"suresh" <sureshjraman@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e83951c865ee82579d68f3f50ef91885@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Went for winter checkup (01 Hyundai Elantra GT) at firestone and came back
> with a "strong" recommendation to do transmission flush.
>
> Went to a quick oil change place and did a $79.99 Automatic Transmission
> Flush.
>
> Now, my friend says Automatic Flush is not a flush and I should have done
> a full flush.
>
> Did I do something foolish ? SHould I go back and spend more and do a full
> flush?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
*Have you EVER had anything else done to your tranny?? A drain and fill,
another flush, whatever?? (did you get this new or used).
*Can the shop tell you what fluid they used?
In general, the more attention you give to the tranny fluid through the life
of the car, the better off you will be, no matter what kind of attention it
is, as long as you don't use the wrong fluid.
Hyundai usually calls for tranny fluid changes at 30000. If that has been
done, no matter how it was done, you should be fine.
Unlike the opinion of some, the flushes at fast oil changes have usually
done a pretty good job SO LONG AS the right fluid is flushed back in, and
you are doing it in even a reasonably timely way.
If this is a company owned Firestone, they have the best transmission fluid
flush system known. You will not go wrong with it. If it is a local yokel
(which the majority of stores which have Firestone signs are), no telling
what it is.
Key is to ask the Firestone person as many questions as you need to. If you
trust them to do it, trust them to answer some thorough questions.
My local Firestone (which IS a company-owned store) is the best auto shop of
any kind in the area. The mechanics know their cars, fluids, tires,
everything. They will not do me wrong, and will answer every question I
have. Hopefully, they are the same to you.
Hope this helps.
Tom Wenndt
"suresh" <sureshjraman@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:e83951c865ee82579d68f3f50ef91885@localhost.ta lkaboutautos.com...
> Went for winter checkup (01 Hyundai Elantra GT) at firestone and came back
> with a "strong" recommendation to do transmission flush.
>
> Went to a quick oil change place and did a $79.99 Automatic Transmission
> Flush.
>
> Now, my friend says Automatic Flush is not a flush and I should have done
> a full flush.
>
> Did I do something foolish ? SHould I go back and spend more and do a full
> flush?
>
> Thanks in advance
>
01-23-2006, 05:51 PM
#23
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Re: Transmission Flush
The only thing foolish about this would be if they used the wrong fluid.
At $79.95, I strongly suspect they did. That's the approximate cost just
for the fluid for a flush with Hyundai fluid. You should call them and
ask them what fluid they used. If the response is anything other than
SPIII, you should demand a refund and immediately have your transmission
flushed with SPIII fluid.
At $79.95, I strongly suspect they did. That's the approximate cost just
for the fluid for a flush with Hyundai fluid. You should call them and
ask them what fluid they used. If the response is anything other than
SPIII, you should demand a refund and immediately have your transmission
flushed with SPIII fluid.
01-23-2006, 05:51 PM
#24
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Posts: n/a
Re: Transmission Flush
The only thing foolish about this would be if they used the wrong fluid.
At $79.95, I strongly suspect they did. That's the approximate cost just
for the fluid for a flush with Hyundai fluid. You should call them and
ask them what fluid they used. If the response is anything other than
SPIII, you should demand a refund and immediately have your transmission
flushed with SPIII fluid.
At $79.95, I strongly suspect they did. That's the approximate cost just
for the fluid for a flush with Hyundai fluid. You should call them and
ask them what fluid they used. If the response is anything other than
SPIII, you should demand a refund and immediately have your transmission
flushed with SPIII fluid.
01-23-2006, 05:51 PM
#25
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: Transmission Flush
The only thing foolish about this would be if they used the wrong fluid.
At $79.95, I strongly suspect they did. That's the approximate cost just
for the fluid for a flush with Hyundai fluid. You should call them and
ask them what fluid they used. If the response is anything other than
SPIII, you should demand a refund and immediately have your transmission
flushed with SPIII fluid.
At $79.95, I strongly suspect they did. That's the approximate cost just
for the fluid for a flush with Hyundai fluid. You should call them and
ask them what fluid they used. If the response is anything other than
SPIII, you should demand a refund and immediately have your transmission
flushed with SPIII fluid.
01-23-2006, 06:16 PM
#26
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Re: Transmission Flush
suresh wrote:
> Went for winter checkup (01 Hyundai Elantra GT) at firestone and came back
> with a "strong" recommendation to do transmission flush.
>
> Went to a quick oil change place and did a $79.99 Automatic Transmission
> Flush.
>
> Now, my friend says Automatic Flush is not a flush and I should have done
> a full flush.
>
> Did I do something foolish ? SHould I go back and spend more and do a full
> flush?
Personally, if you change the transmission fluid and filter on a
reasonable schedule, these flushes are a waste of money, IMO.
Matt
> Went for winter checkup (01 Hyundai Elantra GT) at firestone and came back
> with a "strong" recommendation to do transmission flush.
>
> Went to a quick oil change place and did a $79.99 Automatic Transmission
> Flush.
>
> Now, my friend says Automatic Flush is not a flush and I should have done
> a full flush.
>
> Did I do something foolish ? SHould I go back and spend more and do a full
> flush?
Personally, if you change the transmission fluid and filter on a
reasonable schedule, these flushes are a waste of money, IMO.
Matt
01-23-2006, 06:16 PM
#27
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Re: Transmission Flush
suresh wrote:
> Went for winter checkup (01 Hyundai Elantra GT) at firestone and came back
> with a "strong" recommendation to do transmission flush.
>
> Went to a quick oil change place and did a $79.99 Automatic Transmission
> Flush.
>
> Now, my friend says Automatic Flush is not a flush and I should have done
> a full flush.
>
> Did I do something foolish ? SHould I go back and spend more and do a full
> flush?
Personally, if you change the transmission fluid and filter on a
reasonable schedule, these flushes are a waste of money, IMO.
Matt
> Went for winter checkup (01 Hyundai Elantra GT) at firestone and came back
> with a "strong" recommendation to do transmission flush.
>
> Went to a quick oil change place and did a $79.99 Automatic Transmission
> Flush.
>
> Now, my friend says Automatic Flush is not a flush and I should have done
> a full flush.
>
> Did I do something foolish ? SHould I go back and spend more and do a full
> flush?
Personally, if you change the transmission fluid and filter on a
reasonable schedule, these flushes are a waste of money, IMO.
Matt
01-23-2006, 06:16 PM
#28
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Re: Transmission Flush
suresh wrote:
> Went for winter checkup (01 Hyundai Elantra GT) at firestone and came back
> with a "strong" recommendation to do transmission flush.
>
> Went to a quick oil change place and did a $79.99 Automatic Transmission
> Flush.
>
> Now, my friend says Automatic Flush is not a flush and I should have done
> a full flush.
>
> Did I do something foolish ? SHould I go back and spend more and do a full
> flush?
Personally, if you change the transmission fluid and filter on a
reasonable schedule, these flushes are a waste of money, IMO.
Matt
> Went for winter checkup (01 Hyundai Elantra GT) at firestone and came back
> with a "strong" recommendation to do transmission flush.
>
> Went to a quick oil change place and did a $79.99 Automatic Transmission
> Flush.
>
> Now, my friend says Automatic Flush is not a flush and I should have done
> a full flush.
>
> Did I do something foolish ? SHould I go back and spend more and do a full
> flush?
Personally, if you change the transmission fluid and filter on a
reasonable schedule, these flushes are a waste of money, IMO.
Matt
01-23-2006, 07:48 PM
#29
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Re: Transmission Flush
"Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
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> suresh wrote:
> > Went for winter checkup (01 Hyundai Elantra GT) at firestone and came
back
> > with a "strong" recommendation to do transmission flush.
> >
> > Went to a quick oil change place and did a $79.99 Automatic Transmission
> > Flush.
> >
> > Now, my friend says Automatic Flush is not a flush and I should have
done
> > a full flush.
> >
> > Did I do something foolish ? SHould I go back and spend more and do a
full
> > flush?
>
> Personally, if you change the transmission fluid and filter on a
> reasonable schedule, these flushes are a waste of money, IMO.
>
Actually, if you change your ATF properly (IMHO), you do a flush anyway.
But... it was my understanding there is no replaceable filter in the Hyundai
trannies.
--
-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net
01-23-2006, 07:48 PM
#30
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Re: Transmission Flush
"Matt Whiting" <whiting@epix.net> wrote in message
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> suresh wrote:
> > Went for winter checkup (01 Hyundai Elantra GT) at firestone and came
back
> > with a "strong" recommendation to do transmission flush.
> >
> > Went to a quick oil change place and did a $79.99 Automatic Transmission
> > Flush.
> >
> > Now, my friend says Automatic Flush is not a flush and I should have
done
> > a full flush.
> >
> > Did I do something foolish ? SHould I go back and spend more and do a
full
> > flush?
>
> Personally, if you change the transmission fluid and filter on a
> reasonable schedule, these flushes are a waste of money, IMO.
>
Actually, if you change your ATF properly (IMHO), you do a flush anyway.
But... it was my understanding there is no replaceable filter in the Hyundai
trannies.
--
-Mike-
mmarlowREMOVE@alltel.net