Transmission service - do filter & gasket need replacing too? Or just fluid
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Transmission service - do filter & gasket need replacing too? Or just fluid
Hi Guys,
I searched around quite a bit but havent found a conclusive answer.
When flushing the transmission oil, should the filter & gasket also be replaced? My indy mechanic quoted me $300 (CAD), but turns out that's just for the fluid. Doesnt include the other parts.
My transmission was last flushed about 50000 km ago, but not sure whether the filter/gasket were replaced as well. It was done by the previous owner.
Thanks in advance
I searched around quite a bit but havent found a conclusive answer.
When flushing the transmission oil, should the filter & gasket also be replaced? My indy mechanic quoted me $300 (CAD), but turns out that's just for the fluid. Doesnt include the other parts.
My transmission was last flushed about 50000 km ago, but not sure whether the filter/gasket were replaced as well. It was done by the previous owner.
Thanks in advance
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First, I would find a better mechanic if they can't do a flush. 2nd OEM parts in the US are $350 alone with filter and gasket, 200 if you use non mercedes oil (like Febi) so their price is very cheap, seems to be counting on only 4-5 quarts of oil indicating they will not flush it. Maybe better than nothing, but not a lot better in my book if they only do half the contaminated oil.
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You mite have a drain hole in the bell housing which allows you to drain the torque converter as well, I believe 9 litres should be the total fluid replaced? Filter should always get done, gasket and 6 pan bolts as well...
