Transmission Power Flush Colorado Springs and Fort Collins

Typical Transmission Flush:

The typical flush machine connects to the transmission cooler lines. Several manufacturers make this machine and this is how it works. The machine carries new fluid to the line going to the cooler. There is a chamber on the machine with a diaphragm. The top part of the chamber above the diaphragm is filled with new fluid. The engine is started which turns the torque converter and the input shaft on the transmission. The input shaft turns the transmission pump creating hydraulic pressure which forces fluid to flow through the cooler line. As fluid leaves the cooler line, it enters the chamber on the flush machine. As the old fluid side of the diaphragm fills, it pushes the diaphragm up and forces new fresh fluid into the transmission. After a while, the old fluid is collected in the machine and it is replaced by new fluid. Now the transmission has been flushed. Really pretty simple! As you can see, the machine causes no pressure and all fluid transfer is done by the transmission's own pump. The problem with this type of machine is that it does not remove all of the old fluid, but continuously dilutes the old fluid with new fluid. It never really removes all of the old fluid, but it is far superior to just a "drain and fill.

Pump inlet flush machine: Our "Power Flush"

Now let's talk about the type of "Power Flush" machine that we use. The pump inlet flush machine attaches to the pump intake after the pan and filter are removed. This machine supplies only fresh new fluid to the pump intake. As the new fluid passes through the transmission, it dumps into a collection tray and never goes back through for a second pass. All of the old fluid is GONE and replaced with fresh new fluid. After the service, a new filter is installed, the pan is replaced and then it is topped off with new fluid to the proper dipstick level. This process takes a total of about 20 quarts of fluid to flush out 15 quarts of old fluid and replace the fluid. It also gives the mechanic the opportunity to look in the pan for anything unusual that would indicate a pending failure. Everyone should have this type of service done every 30,000 miles. This type of flush does take more effort, makes more of a mess, and it costs a little more, but we know it is worth it! This Transmission Power Flush service is available in Colorado Springs and Fort Collins.

Filter and pan gasket:

The filter should be changed with the fluid, just like motor oil filters. When the filter is replaced, it must be done with care. There are different filters for each type of transmission. There are also different filters used for 4 wheel drive vehicles and 2 wheel drive vehicles. Care must be taken to install the correct filter or transmission damage can occur.

Care must also be taken when reinstalling the pan bolts, as they are easy to strip.

When not to flush:

Before draining or flushing, you should pull the dip stick and look at the fluid. If it is dark, burnt smelling, and you see little flakes or specks in the fluid, DO NOT FLUSH IT. At this point, the transmission is hi need of repair. There is no way of telling when the transmission will fail. It might be today, next week, or next year, but it is doomed to fail. The goal here is to flush the transmission BEFORE the fluid gets rancid. What you are taking out should look like what you are putting in. Do not wait for a color or smell change. The industry standard is two years OR 24,000 miles, whichever comes first. It is your vehicle; decide what is best for you.