>> >>Two changes of ATF at a service is reccommended.
I should have said " after specified mileage ( from 40K onwards ) it is best to get it done."
>> I did four in quick succession on my Forester [good as a flush?]
My understandind is that the majority of the fluid stays in the torque converter so the dilution approach should help but the dalysis way is the "dogs whatsits"
Mega flush was the brand but Wynns and others now have similar machines.
The process is simple and uses the cars normal fluid circulation to swap the old fluid out and the new in. this ensures that no external pump is employed so no over pressure possible.
The extensive youtube item has been zapped.
Another type.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=f237578_sos
>> the auto trans filter too while I was at it
Well worth it if your car has one / you can access it.
X types do not have one. Just one of the cheap aspects of the car like other transmisiion items " sealed for life":-(
It pays to read the forums on the specific model to learn the truth.
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