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Question: How often and how does it cost to flush the transmission fluid

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Visitor, 2.0L 4 Cylinder, Orlando, FL, March 18, 2011, 13:42

Just trying to get an estimate

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, March 18, 2011, 13:57
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    I would change it every 30,000 miles If your transmission has high mileage and the trans oil was never changed I'd change the filter a well but the trans pan and filter are on the side of the transmission and take nearly 2 hours to change. Straight forward drain and refill will take 3 to 4 quarts of Mercron fluid, $4 a quart, $2.50 hazard waste disposal, .8 hour labor.

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    CFAR from Central Florida Auto Repair Inc, March 18, 2011, 17:27
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    I agree to change it at 30K intervals-I would do a 100% fluid exchange(not A Flush with chemicals which will damage trans) that will get all the fluid out of the converter and trans cooler-I use a synthetic fluid and cost should be about $110.00

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