Trany flush
02-27-2019, 02:09 PM
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Trany flush
I had a recommended flush aftee 60,000 miles. No problems before. My last vehicle inspection at the dealer 2 weeks before was all green. I took it to the chevy dealer to be flushed. They are claming the passenger side transaxle seal is leaking. Overfilled or just being played? Thoughts?
02-27-2019, 03:07 PM
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x2 what Oldblue says.
Trans flush was not needed - as per info in your owners manual.
Seals leak on occasion - I don't think it too likely was it was over filled - but it still is a possibility.
Trans flush was not needed - as per info in your owners manual.
Seals leak on occasion - I don't think it too likely was it was over filled - but it still is a possibility.
02-27-2019, 03:23 PM
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even lifetime fluid gets dirty. I wouldnt have done one with high mileage. Anyway what is a good price for parts and labor they quoted me at 410 including tax 60 for the part and 150 per labor hr. Seems excessive.
02-27-2019, 04:24 PM
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Yes excessive, $410.00 parts and labour for an unnecessary fluid change is over the top.
Now if you simply want the reassurance of fresh fluid and a clean filter. No problem, change them. But it shouldn’t cost that much.
Now if you simply want the reassurance of fresh fluid and a clean filter. No problem, change them. But it shouldn’t cost that much.
02-27-2019, 05:12 PM
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The flat rate is 1.1 hour for 1 side 2.0 for both. $150/hour is excessive in most countries, but dealers tend to charge their customers more than independents, On the theory that "those idiots think if it costs more it is better".
I think he was asking about the seal not the flush.
I think he was asking about the seal not the flush.
02-27-2019, 05:41 PM
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The flat rate is 1.1 hour for 1 side 2.0 for both. $150/hour is excessive in most countries, but dealers tend to charge their customers more than independents, On the theory that "those idiots think if it costs more it is better".
I think he was asking about the seal not the flush.
I think he was asking about the seal not the flush.
02-27-2019, 06:01 PM
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If it was a flush not a drain and fill it is unlikely that it was overfilled, the machine puts back what came out.
However, if this is the passenger side, it is from the level control plug (where you check the level).
Used car "multi-point" inspection also known as cigarette break.
However, if this is the passenger side, it is from the level control plug (where you check the level).
Used car "multi-point" inspection also known as cigarette break.
03-01-2019, 12:09 PM
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The flat rate is 1.1 hour for 1 side 2.0 for both. $150/hour is excessive in most countries, but dealers tend to charge their customers more than independents, On the theory that "those idiots think if it costs more it is better".
I think he was asking about the seal not the flush.
I think he was asking about the seal not the flush.