Changing Transmission Fluid

[YP5 Toronto]

After draining the transmission fluid, should I be worried about the left over fluid still lurking within the transmission casing and gear box?

I just bought some synthetic Redline fluid and I want to do this right. Is there some sort of transmission flush that would totally remove the exsisting fluid prior to introducing the synthetic stuff?

[firefly]

I say don't worry about it. When I change mine I just let it sit for a good 30 mins until everything came out.

Just two things you should watch out...first is drive around for a bit to let the old tranny fluid warm up as they'll drain better this way and second is to make sure your car is pefectly level on the jackstand. This will help all the old fluid to drain and it'll give you an accurate reading when you put in the new stuff.

[obender66]

You never won't be able to get tranny 100% clean-but I wouldn't worry about that. What I did is jacked the car, opened drain and lowered jack to have car level.

[ChopstickHero]

Jason, remember, the club gets a discount on Redline products at Scaroborough Mazda from Al Balinsky. Just thought I'd let you know...

[YP5 Toronto]

Thanks Chop for the reminder. I got my stuff at cost (as usual). But noted for the future.

Thanks guys for your feedback.

Jason

[KurtMP3]

Hey Jason about how much aprox. will it cost to get enough redline to refill the tranny?

[firefly]

If you buy it at retail it's about $16 a bottle. Takes 3 bottles to fill the tranny.

This is such a newbie question sorry 'bout this:

but what's the dif. between redline tranny fluid and the stuff my mechanic would put in? and does this affect your warrenty(sp?) at all?

[ChopstickHero]

Stock tranny fluid from the dealership is used to extend the life of your transmission. it's main focus is to lubricate all of the inner parts of the transmission, reduce friction, and lower heat generating by driving. although the stock fluid your mechanic from the dealer puts in is enough, it could be improved on.

REDLINE OIL (http://www.redlineoil.com/) makes a whole series of engine oil and transmission fluid products. these are considered high performance fluids and they do better than the stock tranny fluid. they have fluids that are designed to work optimally in different weather conditions and they protect your tranny much better. they improve shifting on both MT or AT cars, protect gears and synchros, lower tranny temperatures and allows for a more positive engagement in gears. the downside to this is that it is more expensive than the regular tranny fluids.

[Jika]

What's more expensive? Tranny fluid that costs a little more for better performance and protection, or a transmission with a shorter life than what you could have had if you changed the oil?