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Transmission Flush - 8/16/2007 11:15:29 AM    spitfire   Posts: 7 Joined: 8/16/2007 Status: offline Hi to all, This is my first post here in this forum. I have Mit. Galant 02 and it has 59500 miles on it. I was wondering if it is the right time to do transmission flush. I checked the service manual but I don’t see any information regarding at what mileage we should do trans. flush. I checked the fluid and it is still kind of red and doesn't smell that bad...not sure when the last owner changed it ( It was 56000 miles when I bought it). If it is the right time to do trans. flush then what would be the best/recommended Transmission fluid brand/rating for my car. Also, do I need Power Flush or just regular? And do we need to change engine oil as well, while doing the trans flush? Thanks in advance, Biks Post #: 1

RE: Transmission Flush - 8/16/2007 1:32:28 PM    JM99GalantV6   Posts: 2 Joined: 8/16/2007 Status: offline You can't change your transmission fluid too often. Even if the previous owner just changed the transmission fluid 5,000 miles before you got it, you won't do any damage by doing it now. On the other hand, if it's never been changed before and you decide not to change it, the longer you go without it, the more you probably shouldn't change it. To be on the safe side, I would change the tranny fluid now. As for oil, it's always a good idea to change the oil just in case the previous owner didn't. Get this car on your own schedule quickly so that you can better care for it. Good luck. (in reply to spitfire) Post #: 2

RE: Transmission Flush - 8/19/2007 10:26:08 AM    RMUDBUGS   Posts: 312 Joined: 11/15/2006 Status: offline At 60K would be a great time to change the tranny fluid.  Use only Mitsubishi Diamand ATF SP III.  It's about $6 a qt. _____________________________ 06 Raider XLS Lava Red V-8 2WD 4DR -AEM Brute Force Intake -Front Tow Hooks -Spray in bed liner (in reply to JM99GalantV6) Post #: 3

RE: Transmission Flush - 8/19/2007 3:05:07 PM    RedGalant2k1   Posts: 21 Joined: 8/19/2007 Status: offline quote: ORIGINAL: RMUDBUGS At 60K would be a great time to change the tranny fluid.  Use only Mitsubishi Diamand ATF SP III.  It's about $6 a qt. I concur, use only Mitsubishi transmission fluid. _____________________________ www.thegalantcenter.net (in reply to RMUDBUGS) Post #: 4

RE: Transmission Flush - 8/21/2007 2:52:16 PM    spitfire   Posts: 7 Joined: 8/16/2007 Status: offline A local mechanic suggested me weird method of flushing tranmission. His idea is to: * First Drain Tranmission oil * Ignite the remaining Transmission oil that remains inside the case !! I don't have much idea about it but for sure I think it is a horrible idea. (in reply to RedGalant2k1) Post #: 5

RE: Transmission Flush - 8/21/2007 10:31:15 PM    RedGalant2k1   Posts: 21 Joined: 8/19/2007 Status: offline Does not sound like much of an idea.  I would recommend against listening to that mechanic. _____________________________ www.thegalantcenter.net (in reply to spitfire) Post #: 6

RE: Transmission Flush - 8/21/2007 10:36:37 PM    Sebba Posts: 14725 Joined: 2/20/2006 From: San Antonio, TX Status: offline Did he look like this? _____________________________ These cranks are made for walkin'''', and thats just what they''''ll do, one of these days these cranks are gonna walk all over you (in reply to RedGalant2k1) Post #: 7

RE: Transmission Flush - 8/27/2007 11:29:29 AM    spitfire   Posts: 7 Joined: 8/16/2007 Status: offline I checked for Mitsubishi Diamand ATF SP III and it costs 10.5$/qt and total cost (with power flush) is 275$  where as regular flush ( according to them it is regular ATF with some additive) is only 90$!! That is huge difference...do you guys think the cost if ok? (in reply to Sebba) Post #: 8

RE: Transmission Flush - 8/27/2007 3:31:35 PM    Sebba Posts: 14725 Joined: 2/20/2006 From: San Antonio, TX Status: offline Do it... you wont regret it... and you should never cheap out on the maintanance _____________________________ These cranks are made for walkin'''', and thats just what they''''ll do, one of these days these cranks are gonna walk all over you (in reply to spitfire) Post #: 9

RE: Transmission Flush - 8/28/2007 3:37:08 PM    RMUDBUGS   Posts: 312 Joined: 11/15/2006 Status: offline That dealer is way over charging.  The fluid list for $5.90 qt. and we only charge $150.00 for a Trans. Flush and that includes 12 qts of fluid.  Part # ACH1ZC1X05   Dimand ATF SP III _____________________________ 06 Raider XLS Lava Red V-8 2WD 4DR -AEM Brute Force Intake -Front Tow Hooks -Spray in bed liner (in reply to Sebba) Post #: 10

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