Transmission Flush Cost

http://www.autoboardz.com/DIY-Camry-2005-transmission-fluid-flush-ftopict235022.html (DIY - Camry 2005 transmission fluid flush)
Hi all, I want to flush the transmission fluid for my 2005 camry. Is it possible to do it myself? If so, can someone tell me how OR point me to some sort of DIY (Do it yourself) manual..... Thanks Snow
« On Feb 8, 12:06 am,: On my old camry the trans has a drain plug, I would be sure to check the level when hot first then drain and replace the same amount so you dont overfill it, after so many miles.. »
« take it to a qualified transmission shop and have it done.: »
« "BigJim": The whole point of the question was DIY. I am sick of being overcharged for mechanical service. I used to pay about $120 for an oil change - cheap motor oil and an after market filter. Now.. »
« Get a Haynes or Chilton repair manual: There should be a hex drain bolt on the pan. Drain and measure the amount, and then refill with new fluid. That tranny probably takes the more expensive Toyo.. »

http://www.autoboardz.com/transmission-flush-ftopict220091.html (transmission flush)
I have a 93 Toyota Camry. Is it possible to flush the transmission fluid myself, or do I have to take it in? Does anyone know how to do this? Thanks!
« This is one of those jobs where is is not worth the trouble to do it yourself. The transmissiion shop will disconnect the hoses at the radiator and forcebly push new fluid into the transmission th.. »
« "Jeff Strickland": Isn't that what storm drains are for? »
« I always look for a pack of endangered sea otters to pour my used oil on. »
« qslim: Around here it's coyotes and porcupines... »

http://www.autoboardz.com/Transmission-Flush-Required-ftopict131974.html ("Transmission Flush": Required ?)
Hello: Have a '97 Buick Le Sabre with 60,000 miles on it. Brought it back to the dealership today for an oil change, and they recommended (strongly) that I also have a "transmission flush" due to having 60K on it. Didn't have it done. Should I have ? Is this a good idea after only 60K ? Guess in..
« There is a lot of hype over flushing. I feel it is over rated and it causes more problem than it cures though it helps the bank accounts of those pushing it. The only time that I can think of warran.. »
« While I'm not a fan of flushing the transmission (I much prefer dropping the pan and changing the filter and gasket), regular maintenance is essential. I've heard of too many problems after a powe.. »
« Robert11: I always wonder how the myth got started with the old timers that transmission fluid should never be changed. The dealer was acting in your best interest in suggesting a flush. If you can'.. »
« No myth, the only time you need to do it is if it has been cooked and in the old days for us "old timers" they used to put drain plugs in torque converters so you could drain about everything out an.. »

http://www.autoboardz.com/Flush-Tranny-Accent-2002-ftopict184530.html (How to Flush Tranny on Accent 2002)
I have an Accent 2002 with over 100k miles on it. I want to flush the tranny and was wondering if there is a "screw/bolt" (like the one on the drain pan) i can use to flush it or do i have to do major work for that?
« You can drain the transmission and fill it using the two drain plugs (one on the pan, one on the differential) and refilling through the dipstick tube. This will change about half the transmission .. »
« Although I don't understand why? most good auto mechanics (one, the car Dr Ron Annanian) DO NOT advise changing the fluid or flushing on a high milage car?Like I said I don't understand,but I do tru.. »
« The theory behind recommending not changing fluid is that very old fluid will have metal particles in it and will result in higher friction than the new fluid. When the new fluid is introduced, it .. »
« I was told that a flush of the transmission would help my slipping problem. Also, would additives help at reducing the slipping? The 'Lucas' brand was suggested. Any ideas. Thanks for the replies. »

http://www.autoboardz.com/05-Altima-Tranny-fluid-flush-ftopict223532.html (05 Altima Tranny fluid flush)
Anybody have done change oil on automatic transmission. Will appreciate sharing your info. Thanks.

http://www.autoboardz.com/02-Impala-trans-flush-advice-ftopict172175.html (02 Impala - trans flush; advice?)
I brought my 02 Impala LS, 39700 miles, in today for a coolant flush. The service advisor called later a recommended a trans flush as well. I declined for now - wanted to ask you all first. The owner's manual basically says that the fluid never needs changing (at least not for a really long t..
« "gad": The service advisor works for a profit making company and he probably gets a bonus at some point also. Only cars I ever had tranny problems with are the ones that I had serviced. If the fl.. »
« If you plan on keeping the car for a while I would get it flushed. You said the trans oil looks and smells ok? Well when it doesn't its to late you've already done damage to you transmission. So yes.. »
« "RT" wrote in message What does it cost to drain and fill? Following your schedule, I'd have had some of mine changed 13 times. I did it zero times and got 200k out of them and they were still.. »
« in article "Edwin Pawlowski": I have a friend who doesn't follow my suggestion to regularly change his transmission fluid. His '85 Pontiac trans failed at 140kms and his '96 Taurus trans failed .. »

http://www.autoboardz.com/99-Accord-V6-power-steering-trans-flush-ftopict201800.html (99 Accord V6 - power steering/trans flush?)
Took my 99 Accord V6 to the dealer today for an "express" oil change that turned into a longer wait than expected. When the service advisor came out, he showed me samples from my power steering fluid and transmission fluid compared to samples from new fluids, and recommended that both systems ..
« in article "Dave Garrett": When the transmission fluid is changed with the drain and fill method, it has to be done several times to actually change all the fluid. Normally three drain & fills wil.. »
« Flushing machines are cash cows at the dealers. Flushing can force particles into valve bodies I wouldn't do it on any car. Three repeated drains and refills over short intervals should do the trick.. »
« Dave Garrett: A power steering flush is a fairly common procedure. A standard recommendation is to do it every 5 years or 50,000 miles. The procedure is outlined in the Helm factory service manual.. »
« E Meyer: ===================================== Ummm, Dealers realized they were _mi$$ing an opportunity _ to lighten the customer's wallet just a little more? My be$t Gue$$ 'Curly' »

http://www.autoboardz.com/transmission-fluid-power-flush-ftopict205872.html (transmission fluid power flush)
05 hyundai elantra. 40000k's. Any thoughts on Valvoline's transmission power flush compared to say the Cottman method of draining the conventional way and changing the filter?
« You'll replace more of the fluid with a flush. You don't have a serviceable filter. If your fluid is in relatively good condition, a drain and fill is probably all that's needed, but it won't hur.. »
« wrote in message You need to check your owner's manual and make sure that Valvoline can service the tranny with exactly the fluid specified in the manual - not a "compatible" or "equivalent" ATF. .. »
« Is SPIII the same as ATF111? The latter is what they use at Midas. Hyundaitech: »

http://www.autoboardz.com/SNOMAN-HELP-lol-blazer-98-tranny-flush-advice-needed-ftopict249365.html (SNOMAN HELP !!!!! lol blazer 98 tranny flush advice needed)
well I have a 1998 Blazer and was wondering which line to remove @ the tranny to pump the fluid out.. I use 50 ltrs doing it this way and was wondering which line on the rad is the return ? Maybe people can give me advice if this procedure is okay... Here goes I remove the return line, t..
« I would rec having a shop perform this/we use a flushmachine and have never had a problem/it just sounds like doiong it that way leaves room for a potential problem and a mess/russ »
« "glovemax5": And many of these pump machines leave the trany dead in a few months after overloading the internal seals due to excessive pressure from the reports on other ng's. Make sure it is th.. »
« thanx for the advice "Mike Dobony": »
« all flushed, no mud, new filter etc.. Bad ttc valve "ChEvRoLeT": »