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47p2 Member Since: 05 Oct 2010 Location: Gone Beyond, Subaru Posts: 8048 |
Yes have it flushed and new filter and ATF |
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4th Nov 2012 5:16pm |
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marcoos_1 Member Since: 25 Oct 2012 Location: Glasgow Posts: 138 |
Absolutely........well worthwhile.........you'd kick yourself if you don't and god forbid something went wrong.
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4th Nov 2012 6:54pm |
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Richcl Member Since: 23 Sep 2010 Location: Tewkesbury, Glos Posts: 1011 |
I agree, may as well change the oil whilst it's in. |
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4th Nov 2012 7:10pm |
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JPS Member Since: 10 Sep 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 565 |
Cheers guys, I just wondered if there were any negative effects on changing the box oil. I'll get them to do it I think and the filter to |
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4th Nov 2012 7:40pm |
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RRUK Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jun 2007 Location: UK Posts: 6350 |
I don't beleive the scaremongers who think it's unwise to change the oil. Does your car break down after an oil service? No. It lasts longer and runs better.
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4th Nov 2012 8:00pm |
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JPS Member Since: 10 Sep 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 565 |
Hi, I've not heard of this 'megaflush' how do they do this and how can I find out if there's someone in my area? Also is it possible to check the level of the fluid yourself? Many thanks. |
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4th Nov 2012 9:05pm |
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RRPhil Member Since: 22 Aug 2011 Location: Blackburn, Lancashire Posts: 911 |
There’s a school of thought that, because ATF has a high detergent content, there’s a risk that the new fluid will clean out all the crud that’s come off the clutch plates, bearings, bushes, etc. over the years - that’s currently sat lodged in the various nooks and crannies in the transmission casing where it’s doing no harm - and send it through the valve block causing the transmission’s hydraulic control system to subsequently fail.
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4th Nov 2012 9:32pm |
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JPS Member Since: 10 Sep 2012 Location: South East England Posts: 565 |
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5th Nov 2012 5:03pm |
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Vogue Member Since: 31 Jan 2008 Location: on the hill Posts: 3691 |
Phil, logically I agree with you.
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7th Nov 2012 9:46pm |
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