R50/53 Transmission maintenance: Flush or Change?
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Transmission maintenance: Flush or Change?
I have a question. I have been reading about the fluid service recommendations for the Aisin. My MINI has 39,300 miles on it now and the fluid has never been changed. I would like to change the fluid and filter for preventive maintenance to ensure the cleanliness of the fluid help keep the transmission running in top condition. When I called for a quote at a few independent shops for transmission service, the cost to change the fluid is about $450 more than flushing the system.
So here is my question: Given the miles on my car, should I flush the transmission fluid and have the filter changed, or is it better to simply bite the bullet and change the fluid and filter?
Thanks!
So here is my question: Given the miles on my car, should I flush the transmission fluid and have the filter changed, or is it better to simply bite the bullet and change the fluid and filter?
Thanks!
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go buy 6 quarts of mobil one synthetic. do 3 drain and refill in your garage. you will get about 2 to 2.5 quarts out each time you drain. whatever you drain out replace with the exact amount. its a simple process. i've done one drain and refill and can tell a difference in my tranny. cant wait to do another one.
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Hi,
Our 2006 mini has 26k miles, and I am about to do 30k miles service myself.
I know the tranmission fluid needs to be flushed, and I heard that transmission computer needs to be reprogramed? Is this true?
Our car has jerks when I put the gear into D, or I should say it has delay when I step on gas. We took our car to a dealer 2 times, and they said it's normal because it's a CVT transmission. I swear car was much smoother 2~3 years ago....
Anyway, I can flush the fluid without problems, I just want to know whether I should get tranny ecu thing.
Thanks.
Our 2006 mini has 26k miles, and I am about to do 30k miles service myself.
I know the tranmission fluid needs to be flushed, and I heard that transmission computer needs to be reprogramed? Is this true?
Our car has jerks when I put the gear into D, or I should say it has delay when I step on gas. We took our car to a dealer 2 times, and they said it's normal because it's a CVT transmission. I swear car was much smoother 2~3 years ago....
Anyway, I can flush the fluid without problems, I just want to know whether I should get tranny ecu thing.
Thanks.
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For the love of Pete, never FLUSH an automatic transmission using a machine. Google it, ask a trustworthy mechanic; you'll see why.
I have never done a fluid change on the auto tranny for a mini, but as far as filling it back up, buy a fluid pump from an auto parts store. They cost about eight dollars, screw on to the top of a quart bottle and come with a long, flexible hose that makes filling up a transmission a breeze.
I have never done a fluid change on the auto tranny for a mini, but as far as filling it back up, buy a fluid pump from an auto parts store. They cost about eight dollars, screw on to the top of a quart bottle and come with a long, flexible hose that makes filling up a transmission a breeze.
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For the love of Pete, never FLUSH an automatic transmission using a machine. Google it, ask a trustworthy mechanic; you'll see why.
I have never done a fluid change on the auto tranny for a mini, but as far as filling it back up, buy a fluid pump from an auto parts store. They cost about eight dollars, screw on to the top of a quart bottle and come with a long, flexible hose that makes filling up a transmission a breeze.
I have never done a fluid change on the auto tranny for a mini, but as far as filling it back up, buy a fluid pump from an auto parts store. They cost about eight dollars, screw on to the top of a quart bottle and come with a long, flexible hose that makes filling up a transmission a breeze.
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