Transmissions Flush or drain and fill?
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Transmissions Flush or drain and fill?
I have a 2006 Mitsubishi Lancer ES Sedan 2.0L Engine. I think I should put that in my signature.
Anyway, my car is at 88k miles. I recently got a mechanic to change the timing belt and water pump. Afterwards I went to Precision Tune to get an oil change. When they were done they of course told me to all my other fluids were bad and gave me prices for getting those fixed. One of which was my transmission. They said that is the most important and to get that done asap.
Well I know transmissions are a big deal so I've been calling Mitsubishi dealers. Mitsubishi dealers say I should get it done with them because Precision Tune uses some sort of universal transmission fluid, and they use Diamond SPF3 (I think that's what its called) which is only dealers have, and you can only get through special order. They said using anything other than Diamond SPF3 can seriously damage my transmission, and yeah, I believe them.
Problem though is two dealers said I need a flush, and a third said I need a drain and fill. What's the difference?
Anyway, my car is at 88k miles. I recently got a mechanic to change the timing belt and water pump. Afterwards I went to Precision Tune to get an oil change. When they were done they of course told me to all my other fluids were bad and gave me prices for getting those fixed. One of which was my transmission. They said that is the most important and to get that done asap.
Well I know transmissions are a big deal so I've been calling Mitsubishi dealers. Mitsubishi dealers say I should get it done with them because Precision Tune uses some sort of universal transmission fluid, and they use Diamond SPF3 (I think that's what its called) which is only dealers have, and you can only get through special order. They said using anything other than Diamond SPF3 can seriously damage my transmission, and yeah, I believe them.
Problem though is two dealers said I need a flush, and a third said I need a drain and fill. What's the difference?
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"Flush":
They will drain out fluid, flush cleaning fluid through your tranny and replace filter and add new fluid.
"Drain and fill":
Geto way of doin' it.
All of the above without flush.
I would get the flush.
As far as the fluid, I think that's dealer BS.
However I would take it somewhere you trust, because alot of places will tell you they flushed it when they did not.
But it is recommended you get the flush.
It'll make your trans last longer.
Cleans all the little metal and crap from the system.
They will drain out fluid, flush cleaning fluid through your tranny and replace filter and add new fluid.
"Drain and fill":
Geto way of doin' it.
All of the above without flush.
I would get the flush.
As far as the fluid, I think that's dealer BS.
However I would take it somewhere you trust, because alot of places will tell you they flushed it when they did not.
But it is recommended you get the flush.
It'll make your trans last longer.
Cleans all the little metal and crap from the system.
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I would get the flush.
As far as the fluid, I think that's dealer BS.
However I would take it somewhere you trust, because alot of places will tell you they flushed it when they did not.
As far as the fluid, I think that's dealer BS.
However I would take it somewhere you trust, because alot of places will tell you they flushed it when they did not.
But it is recommended you get the flush.
It'll make your trans last longer.
Cleans all the little metal and crap from the system.
It'll make your trans last longer.
Cleans all the little metal and crap from the system.
One last thing: I called three different Mitsubishi dealers, and though they all said different things, they all seemed to agree on never changing the filter itself. What's that about?
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I would replace it, can't think of any reason not to.
I do know alot of people have had a hard time finding the filter, but it doesn't make any since not to replace it.
As long as you can find a good replacement.
I have a 5-speed so I've never had to do it.
As far as the fluid;
I would use what I use in all my fluids... Royal Purple.
In your case it would be Royal Purple Max ATF.
http://royalpurple.com/transmission-fluid.html
As you can see it is a replacement for Diamond SP-III.
In my opinion this will be much higher quality then Mitsu's stuff.
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I've never heard this.
I would replace it, can't think of any reason not to.
I do know alot of people have had a hard time finding the filter, but it doesn't make any since not to replace it.
As long as you can find a good replacement.
I have a 5-speed so I've never had to do it.
As far as the fluid;
I would use what I use in all my fluids... Royal Purple.
In your case it would be Royal Purple Max ATF.
http://royalpurple.com/transmission-fluid.html
As you can see it is a replacement for Diamond SP-III.
In my opinion this will be much higher quality then Mitsu's stuff.
I would replace it, can't think of any reason not to.
I do know alot of people have had a hard time finding the filter, but it doesn't make any since not to replace it.
As long as you can find a good replacement.
I have a 5-speed so I've never had to do it.
As far as the fluid;
I would use what I use in all my fluids... Royal Purple.
In your case it would be Royal Purple Max ATF.
http://royalpurple.com/transmission-fluid.html
As you can see it is a replacement for Diamond SP-III.
In my opinion this will be much higher quality then Mitsu's stuff.
One dealer said he'd charge $179 to do the flush (not messing with the one who said he'd only do a drain and fill), so, I may have to go that route. The filter thing, though...that is kinda odd.
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If your automatic , their is a transmission filter and you can replace it.
However LOL the location is completly flawed by mitsubishi. Its under the planetary gear box and requires seperation of the transmission to access and slide out the filter.
I say this from pure experience. You can review my thread below.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/la...oing-back.html
As far as the flush its one of those things the dealership will push on you and charge roughly around $199 for it.
I use Royal Purple transmission fluid.
However LOL the location is completly flawed by mitsubishi. Its under the planetary gear box and requires seperation of the transmission to access and slide out the filter.
I say this from pure experience. You can review my thread below.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/la...oing-back.html
As far as the flush its one of those things the dealership will push on you and charge roughly around $199 for it.
I use Royal Purple transmission fluid.
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If your automatic , their is a transmission filter and you can replace it.
However LOL the location is completly flawed by mitsubishi. Its under the planetary gear box and requires seperation of the transmission to access and slide out the filter.
I say this from pure experience. You can review my thread below.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/la...oing-back.html
As far as the flush its one of those things the dealership will push on you and charge roughly around $199 for it.
I use Royal Purple transmission fluid.
However LOL the location is completly flawed by mitsubishi. Its under the planetary gear box and requires seperation of the transmission to access and slide out the filter.
I say this from pure experience. You can review my thread below.
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/la...oing-back.html
As far as the flush its one of those things the dealership will push on you and charge roughly around $199 for it.
I use Royal Purple transmission fluid.
So, because its hard to get to, they say DON'T change it? Couldn't that lead to problems, driving around with clean transmission fluid but a dirty filter? And yeah, one place said $179 for the flush.
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I have an automatic Mitsubishi Lancer ES Sedan, 2.0L Engine, 2006.
So, because its hard to get to, they say DON'T change it? Couldn't that lead to problems, driving around with clean transmission fluid but a dirty filter? And yeah, one place said $179 for the flush.
So, because its hard to get to, they say DON'T change it? Couldn't that lead to problems, driving around with clean transmission fluid but a dirty filter? And yeah, one place said $179 for the flush.
This filter is not replaceable during normal maintenance. Replacement of this filter requires removal and disassembly of the transmission. If you feel like thats what you want to do and have a hoist/ proper tools to dismantle the transmission by all means you can. The hazzle isnt worth it and if your not familiar with the transmission , I would not even mess with it. Just flush/drain all the fluid and then add new fluid and you will be fine. The filter has a high longevity and can handle high mileage .
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Well after much consideration I am goin to flush the transmission. Ive read all the pros and cons of the situation so i figured, ill take the plunge now.
here are my details:
2003 OZ Lancer
137K miles
its always been on the severe scheduel of maintnance
Always been serviced on time( couple times, went over a bit)
as for the transmission I have 60k-90k-and 101k miles drain and fills.
Ill be back with the Good or crying news
Well after much consideration I am goin to flush the transmission. Ive read all the pros and cons of the situation so i figured, ill take the plunge now.
here are my details:
2003 OZ Lancer
137K miles
its always been on the severe scheduel of maintnance
Always been serviced on time( couple times, went over a bit)
as for the transmission I have 60k-90k-and 101k miles drain and fills.
Ill be back with the Good or crying news
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I drive an 09 Lancer GTS and have no clue on transmissions. Do manuals have a dipstick that we can check? Do manuals need to have the tranny oil changed? It's got 38K miles on it and the only reason I'm thinking about it is because it is on the "Regular Maintenance Schedule" in the handbook (to check oil level and condition)
I have an appointment tomorrow but i won't take it in if it's not necessary.
Thanks in advance!
Sorry Wrong Thread. Can this be moved to the 08+ section? Thanks!
I have an appointment tomorrow but i won't take it in if it's not necessary.
Thanks in advance!
Sorry Wrong Thread. Can this be moved to the 08+ section? Thanks!
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I drive an 09 Lancer GTS and have no clue on transmissions. Do manuals have a dipstick that we can check? Do manuals need to have the tranny oil changed? It's got 38K miles on it and the only reason I'm thinking about it is because it is on the "Regular Maintenance Schedule" in the handbook (to check oil level and condition)
I have an appointment tomorrow but i won't take it in if it's not necessary.
Thanks in advance!
Sorry Wrong Thread. Can this be moved to the 08+ section? Thanks!
I have an appointment tomorrow but i won't take it in if it's not necessary.
Thanks in advance!
Sorry Wrong Thread. Can this be moved to the 08+ section? Thanks!
Yes it does need to be changed, not sure what your manual says about mileage but I would think about every 40k.
You do also need to check level every once in awhile.
To check level, you have to get under car and remove the fill plug.
Fluid should be at very bottom of fill hole on level ground.