| Keith303 |
where is a good place togo to, to get a transmition flush/refill done. I have only had time to check midas out and they wanted $120 which I though was alittle steep.
thx |
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| DowntownFocus |
| No matter were you go don't forget to ask what fluid they use(be sure its what your car uses). |
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| Wask |
| They wanted $120!? I had mine done at PE for $20. I had my own fluid though GM Synchromesh. Total was something like $35 for everything. |
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| mr2_spyder |
| where do you buy gm syncromesh? |
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| mr2_spyder |
| if you can can you please pm me a response with the approx price? |
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| REFLUX |
mr2_spyder:
Check your PM
GM Syncromesh has changed to AC Delco Syncromesh, same product different name. It can be bought at any AC Delco dealer or GM dealership.
The price per liter is $9.70 + tax.
The Part # is:
#89021808
I purchased mine from Southgate Pontiac Buick GM
9751 34Ave
435-4000
As for transmission changes, I suggest either buying a factory service manual & doing it yourself or taking it to a place you trust and has experience with your specific car.
Here is a great link on how to use an electric air pump to help make tranny fluid changing easier:
http://www.aaroncake.net/RX-7/transfluid.htm |
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| Nis24O |
At work (Lubex) we do it for $100 but that is for a flush where we use the cooler lines to drain the old stuff and put new stuff in. For $20 im guessing PE is probably just draining and filling the tranny back up which only removes about %40 of what is in the tranny.
Im assumming this is an auto.. |
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| 2003specv |
I had mine done at PE. I brought my own fluid and it was like $15. This is on my 6 speed.
I'm sure the thread starter is talking about an automatic. |
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| BananaBoy |
Nis240:
Thanks for clearing up the difference between the $100 and the $20 job.
So, is Syncromesh used for both Autos and Man? Does this product last longer that standard fluid?
Thanks for bringing this up, Keith303. I was going to ask the same qestion. |
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| REFLUX |
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Originally posted by BananaBoy
So, is Syncromesh used for both Autos and Man? Does this product last longer that standard fluid?
Syncromesh is for manual transmissions
Automatic transmissions use their own type of fluid, ATF - Automatic Transmission Fluid
I believe ATF has more cleaning qualities than manual tranny fluids
Do not mix the two, I have not heard of any fluids that can be used on both.
As for longevity of Syncromesh, some people say it has superior lubrication, others don't feel a difference.
Honda owners love it because it supposedly helps them get rid of their notorious 3rd gear grind (3rd gear syncronizer wears out quickly).
I put it in my Mazda and felt no difference. Though my transmission had no notable problems before changing fluids. |
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| Wask |
quote:
Originally posted by Nis24O
At work (Lubex) we do it for $100 but that is for a flush where we use the cooler lines to drain the old stuff and put new stuff in. For $20 im guessing PE is probably just draining and filling the tranny back up which only removes about %40 of what is in the tranny.
Im assumming this is an auto..
Your right. I read it wrong, never go online after drinking. |
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| TrevorK |
quote:
Originally posted by Keith303
where is a good place togo to, to get a transmition flush/refill done. I have only had time to check midas out and they wanted $120 which I though was alittle steep.
thx
If it was an auto, the reason it can get expensive is because there is a LOT of fluid that goes through your tranny. My torque converter in my Z28 hold 3-4 litres alone I think.
That, and you typically change the filter and gasket at the time (Whereas in a manual there usually is none). |
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| Mekanik22 |
| You can't "flush" a manual transmission. You have a fill plug and a drain plug. Just drain it, put the drain plug back in, fill it, shift through the gears a bunch of times, then drain it again. Then do that a bunch of times, it's better then nothing. |
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| Keith303 |
| ^^^^There has to be a better way???....yes mine is a standard |
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| Nis24O |
I would wait till the wether warms up to drain your tranny then, because if you were to drain right now there would still be a shit load left in the trannny. The best time to drain would be during the summer. I think lubex charges 40 bux for a manual with normal 80w90 oil and if you want synthetic its like 70 bux. Just be carefule because most of the prices people quote only include 2 litres of fluid and anything after is extra.
Your best be would be to buy your own fluid like Redline or some others high end synthetic and just have them drain it and fill which is only 20 bux.
I would recommend staying away from the Synchromesh stuff because its such a light weight of oil and some trannies dont like that, just use what is recommended for your car. |
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| REFLUX |
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Originally posted by Keith303
^^^^There has to be a better way???....yes mine is a standard
along with what Nis240 said, I dont' believe you really need to FLUSH your transmission.
just drain the fluid out, top it up with new stuff...you're good to go.
either do it in the summer or after a good amount of driving, that way your tranny will have warmed up and the fluid will be flowing better. |
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| TrevorK |
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Originally posted by Nis24O
I would recommend staying away from the Synchromesh stuff because its such a light weight of oil and some trannies dont like that, just use what is recommended for your car.
A lot of DSM guys swear by Syncromesh, and Keith drives a Talon, so it should be fine for him. |
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| se-i |
| I heard synthetic is bad for the tranny. I dont know if this is true or not any body? $120 is about the going rate for a auto. I get mine done at lube city. |
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| RS13 |
| GL-5 synthetics are not for use in standard transmissions. They contain sulfur which wears out syncros faster than normal. Some also say it is too slippery for proper syncro engagement. You want a GL-4 in a transmission and GL-5 is your diff. |
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| Mekanik22 |
quote:
Originally posted by Nis24O
I would wait till the wether warms up to drain your tranny then, because if you were to drain right now there would still be a shit load left in the trannny. The best time to drain would be during the summer. I think lubex charges 40 bux for a manual with normal 80w90 oil and if you want synthetic its like 70 bux. Just be carefule because most of the prices people quote only include 2 litres of fluid and anything after is extra.
You don't have to wait till it warms up. Just get the tranny nice and hot and your good to go. |
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| Nis24O |
quote:
Originally posted by Mekanik22
You don't have to wait till it warms up. Just get the tranny nice and hot and your good to go.
Its -20 out there, the tranny doesnt really heat much anyways, unless you want to hit the highways for an hour or 2. For best results i would reccomend doing it during the summer. |
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| MX5 Miata Guy |
We've had great success this winter with an A/T flush in my wife's car (2000 Protege LX-T) by using Mobil-1 synthetic ATF.
The car would always be loath to shift up when very cold, but this winter (did the flush in November) it shifts like a knife through butter even when cold.
As to manual transmissions, I use Redline MTL in my winter Protege (1990 GT) and Redline M90 in the Miata for summer. Full synthetic. |
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