![]() ![]() This is a common preventative maintenance service that gets only the majority of old fluid out, leaving behind remnants that will immediately lower the quality of the new fluid. Not too many people really think twice about taking their vehicle to the shop and asking them to “change the oil.” However, what you think may happen when fluid is changed and what actually happens may surprise you.Ī simple transmission fluid change typically consists of draining all of the old fluid out of the pan, swapping out the filter and adding new fluids back into the system. If not, the fluids - whether we are talking about engine oil, gear oil, hydraulic fluid or transmission fluid - will begin to break down and eventually fall so far out of spec, they begin to cause damage inside the system. Gasoline and burning smell.Anyone who knows anything about how to maintain a vehicle knows that it is important to keep clean fluids flowing inside the motor at all times. I'd have it towed to a mechanic.ĩ6 Dodge Intrepid shakes or vibrates when engine is turned on, worse when brakes are applied for any length of time. And the smell of gas and burning usually means you're about blow up. the smell of burning could be your brakes because the vibration increases. Any experienced car buy knows to dodge a dodge, they are unreliable and notorious for problems all across the board. Flushing is pushed by the manufacturers of flushing equipment and stations that charge $100 for what should cost no more than an oil change.ĭon't buy dodge. There are no automobile manufacturers that recommend flushing, but they do recommend draining. My regular mechanic, whom I trust, suggested it since I told him I want my car to go to 200,000 without major repairs.Ībout transmission flushing: it can void your warranty. Thanks for the correct info! I just had mine done my Kia Dealer and Then I read it could "blow out my seals". Only buy a chevy if you like sitting in a garage waiting for repairs to be done. As a mechanic for 20 years, I see more chevrolet/gmc products needing more major repairs than any other vehicle. They do run deep straight into the ground. ![]() We held off on buying Chevys for years and years and years, then we broke down and bought one recently. ![]() The mechanics had us watch as they did my transmission repair in Toronto. I don't know if I should get a new transmission or just try this first. It is having a hard time so I think it would be nice to get it checked out. It seems like it is having a hard time shifting every time that I go from first to second gear. I think that my car needs a new transmission. Should the transmission oil be changed in a 2008 Chrysler Sebring?Īre the concerns about having the gaskets not work as well valid? Is it maybe for more old cars? I have a Honda, so I don't think I need to worry about flushing the transmission, but we were thinking about doing it for my wife's Ford. ![]()
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