Transmission flush at Lube Express
06-10-2010, 07:48 AM
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Transmission flush at Lube Express
Hi,
I recently bought an 04 TL with 53 miles . The car was due for an Oil Change so I went to Lube Express. When they were doing the inspection on the car, they suggested I need a tranmission oil flush. I was a bit reluctant and wanted to get it done from the dealer, however they assured that the ATF they use complies with the standards, is synthetic and is better that I would get from the dealership. They did a tranmission flush and oil change.
I am kinda scared if this would mess up my car's tranmission.
Before I bought the car, i checked the car fax and called the dealer if the car was in the recall group for transmission issues.
Please suggest....
I recently bought an 04 TL with 53 miles . The car was due for an Oil Change so I went to Lube Express. When they were doing the inspection on the car, they suggested I need a tranmission oil flush. I was a bit reluctant and wanted to get it done from the dealer, however they assured that the ATF they use complies with the standards, is synthetic and is better that I would get from the dealership. They did a tranmission flush and oil change.
I am kinda scared if this would mess up my car's tranmission.
Before I bought the car, i checked the car fax and called the dealer if the car was in the recall group for transmission issues.
Please suggest....
06-10-2010, 08:20 AM
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what exactly are you asking here?
You already got the fluid changed... so long as it's shifting smoothly I wouldn't worry. However, I would certainly recommend getting the tran fluid changed at the dealer next time. I don't trust the express places.
You already got the fluid changed... so long as it's shifting smoothly I wouldn't worry. However, I would certainly recommend getting the tran fluid changed at the dealer next time. I don't trust the express places.
06-10-2010, 09:29 AM
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The Acura approved method of a transmission flush is a 3x3 flush detailed here in this document:
http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/B080100.PDF
I doubt that Lube Express followed this. Also, check out C-25 and C-26 in the 3G Garage.
Bottom line, you probably paid for an incomplete procedure.
http://www.in.honda.com/Rjanisis/pubs/SN/B080100.PDF
I doubt that Lube Express followed this. Also, check out C-25 and C-26 in the 3G Garage.
Bottom line, you probably paid for an incomplete procedure.
06-10-2010, 09:36 AM
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I wasnt aware as there was no mention of this in the service manual. Now having the transmission flush done by a non acura brand and non standard procedure , what do you guys recommend. At any cost, I would not want the tranmission to go crappy. The charged me $120 for the flush.
06-10-2010, 10:20 AM
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Chances are the trans will not go crappy on you. However since you did pay them $120 for the flush. Ask them nicely to drain and fill your tranny one more time if they did not follow the drain and fill procedure.
06-10-2010, 10:37 AM
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I wasnt aware as there was no mention of this in the service manual. Now having the transmission flush done by a non acura brand and non standard procedure , what do you guys recommend. At any cost, I would not want the tranmission to go crappy. The charged me $120 for the flush.
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