Transmission Flush vs. Drain

[Godzkid]

Hi Guys,

It's time to do trasmission fluid change...which is better flush or fill?
If I do flush, what about filter and pan gasket seal?
My tranny is grinding a little when I change gears, so hopefully this will remedy the problem.

 

[gt95coupe]

I just had mine don a couple of months ago by the dealer and they said that the filter is a non replaced item. I had never heard of this before they said it was a metal filter that does not need replacing. (i would ask your dealer if this is true) It ended up costing me like 115

 

[Motodrew]

Be careful if you flush. It can be dangerous with higher mileage vehicles. The pressure that the flushing puts on seals and gaskets can cause some damage... I just been draining mine every other oil change or so. I good drain will drop about 1/3 of the fluid. Keep up a good routine like me and it will be safer yet still keep a good clean oil.

 

[chocolat1701]

hey i thought the LS you didnt need to replace the tranny oil and it was supposed to be seald tranny right

 

[beaups]

no its no more sealed than any other car. i think that's a total myth.

 

[chocolat1701]

hmm you might be right beaups i will ask the dealer about it se what kind of wacky answer he gives me this time.