Transmission flush gone wrong

[Mrhp]

Yes. I didn't know there was a distinction. I am not too familiar with transmissions as you can tell.

I can say that 1 transmission shop and 2 lube centers I called would not do more than what they called an "exchange", which would only have replaced 4 of the 10 or so quarts with fresh fluid. (only the fluid in the pan would have been replaced, and they would not replace the gasket or filter which in my mind seemed questionable).

After blowing out my trans coolant line, I lost ALL of the transmission fluid and had to replace it from nearly bone dry. Seems this is what they were advising against, and yet it is running smoother than I could have ever expected.

In the end, their claim that replacing all of the transmission fluid can freeze my transmission seems to be false, and it seems they were simply not wanting to touch an old transmission because it may not have been worth the time and money for them.

Trust me, they would have taken your money if they thought the potential risk was worthwhile. I take a hard pass on fluid and filter changes on neglected auto transmissions. It has worked for you, fantastic. You are the exception, not the rule. I have been a licensed auto tech for over 30 years and have learned a few things over the years. Not a lot mind you, but some.

 

[rancholago]

lulzpwndyah,​

Can you point me toward that pan with the drain plug?
Ive got the 3 Spd Auto (32RH) Ive looked all over for a pan with drain plug.

 

[Mrhp]

lulzpwndyah,​

Can you point me toward that pan with the drain plug?
Ive got the 3 Spd Auto (32RH) Ive looked all over for a pan with drain plug.

Summit sme-1010R is the pan I have in my Jeep.

 

[rancholago]

OK thanks, in the description it doesn't mention the 32RH, seems to only list the Chrysler A904, is that the same as the 32RH?

 

[Mrhp]

As far as the pan is concerned, yes. It is a deep pan with a drain.

 

[qslim]

Trust me, they would have taken your money if they thought the potential risk was worthwhile. I take a hard pass on fluid and filter changes on neglected auto transmissions. It has worked for you, fantastic. You are the exception, not the rule. I have been a licensed auto tech for over 30 years and have learned a few things over the years. Not a lot mind you, but some.

Yeah, that situation I described earlier was a real shitshow. We refused to do complete exchanges/flushes on old transmissions all the time & for good reasons, customers always understood when it was explained.

This one dude was just a psychopath about it & the service manager finally gave in. Made him read the legalese on the back of the workorder, sign it, then made him sign a different document saying that an ASE Master technician & Toyota MDT (me) had advised against what he wanted due to potential damage, He signed it, I put it on the lift, did the BG flush, put it on the ground & it wouldn't move under its own power.

We pushed it outside & he called a tow truck lol.

 

[jmatx]

Trust me, they would have taken your money if they thought the potential risk was worthwhile. I take a hard pass on fluid and filter changes on neglected auto transmissions. It has worked for you, fantastic. You are the exception, not the rule. I have been a licensed auto tech for over 30 years and have learned a few things over the years. Not a lot mind you, but some.

I guess I just got lucky then. Cheers to good luck on an auto project every once in a blue moon.

Next debate I am having: a 2.5 inch lift or a 3.25 inch lift. Currently running 245/75/17. Roughly 32" (maybe more like 31.5).

Which is better?

 

[Kid Mechanic]

Next debate I am having: a 2.5 inch lift or a 3.25 inch lift. Currently running 245/75/17. Roughly 32" (maybe more like 31.5).

Which is better?

No debate about it, I think a 2.875” lift would be the sweet spot.

 

[jmatx]

Good idea. Better yet, which is better? 2.875 inch lift or 3.125 inch?
I think the 3.125 would be ideal, so I can have a full 3 inch lift taking into account the 1/8 inch that the weight of the jeep puts in the tires...


Also, which manufacturer is best?