What kind of transmission maintance should i do for my car?

i have a '97 for explorer with 148000 miles. the car runs fine but i want to know what kind of maintance i should do to it to keep it in good shape. I regularly do oil changes but what about the transmission? what should i do in order to keep my transmission running fine?|||just keep the right fluid levels in it.Lucas makes an additive thats good, i wouldnt put anything else in my truck. and with a tranny with that many miles, getting it flushed can actually cause problems believe it or not.|||Just make sure the oil level is enough for manual. if auto, change the oil at intervals noted in your manual and filter. This will make your transmission work smoothly.|||The idea that changing fluid in a high mileage transmission will damage it is a myth. Removing the pan and replacing the filter only replaces about 5 quarts of fluid, in effect only diluting the oxidized fluid. The filter is only designed to catch large debris, and does not need to be replaced as a maintenance item. If the filter is plugged, the transmission has already failed. The best way to change all of the fluid and prolong life is with a tranfusion type machine which is connected in series at a cooler line. The old fluid is removed at the same time new fluid is added.





Find someone in your area who uses a BG trans flush system. It involved a cleaner that is added to the transmission first that removes the varnish accumulated because of oxidized fluid. Then 16 quarts of fluid runs thru the trans, replacing all of the old fluid. The final step in a conditioner that is added that conditions seals and raises the boiling point of the fluid. BG carries a warranty that can actually extend your factory warranty, and covers any transmission failures caused by their chemicals or the service performed. BG flushing chemicals and machines are the most widely used transmission flushing systems used in dealerships. They would not use them if they didn't work. Check your area for pricing. In our area, the Dodge dealership charges $150, the Chevrolet dealer charges $120 as does a local tire shop. We do the service for $90 tax included. All of my vehicles have close to 200,000 miles on them, and are maintained in this way. I have many customers whose vehicles have 300,000 and even 400,000 miles on them. I have never seen a transmission failure caused by flushing it. Ever.|||Mathew is correct. It is possible that the only reason your transmission still shifts normally is that the worn material from the bands and clutches is in suspension in your trans fluid. If you drain it all out and put nice new slippery fluid in it, the trans may slip like crazy. What you could do, is to drop the pan and save the fluid, and change the filter. A plugged filter will cause serious problems. If the fluid you drain smells burnt or is very dark, add fresh fluid. There will still be plenty of fluid in the torque convertor and lines to offset the new fluid added.


Like 8 quarts vs the 4 you will add.|||Drain and refill the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles according to many car manufacturer's maintenance schedules (transmission "flush"). Your owner's manual tells you that. Every 150,000 miles, the transmission filter should be replaced (if not sooner according to the manufacturer's maintenance schedule). That requires the transmission pan to be removed, whereas a transmission oil change can be done by using a flush machine hooked up to the transmission's oil coolant lines that run to the radiator.|||If you've never changed the trans fluid, then don't. Once you open that up, it will lead to a world of problems. And why would you open it up if everything has been fine. You know what they say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.|||if its an automatic .. tranny flush and new filter. you can have it done at most oil change places. its a little pricey but well worth it. it will also prolong the life of the torqe converter.|||Get a transmission flush. This is something you would want to have done at an automotive shop. Call around for the best prices, as some places charge upwards of $200 and some as low as $110. Make sure they use Mercon transmission fluid and have them change your transmission filter if you have the money.