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Polo
Dodge Dakota
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1/20/2005
14:18:51
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 Subject: ATX Q/A on flush for Larry or ??
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Seems that there is alot of bad info here on flushing and filling. I can't seem to find a clear "how-to" on flushing the ATX. The general way to do this is to disconnect one tranny cooler line, start the motor and drain into a bucket. Turn off the motor when the flow begins to trickle. Fill with about 4 quarts of 7176 (if I'm not mistaken on the spec'ed ATX fluid)and then run the motor again to flush a little more old oil out. (repeat last step as necessary or if you are really rich or use low cost ATX for the flush part) Hook up the cooler, add more fluid, and heat up the tranny. Check level and top-off fluid.
So the question is has anybody tried this on a dakota? Which side of the cooler did you use? How much "flush" fluid did you use. Does 50,000 miles sound like a good atx flush interval?
Please, please, don't post on using atx+4 or synthetic or suggest we go the the shop. I want to do it myself and use the manufacturers spec'd 7176 atx fluid. Thanks for the input.
91 ATX 4X4 Dual cat-back exhaust (no muffler)
3923 at .04"
185 deg t-stat (or 180, I forget)
235/75R15 BFG TKO
BM150 Elec Fan (Deleted viscous clutch/fan)
Napa Beldon Ignition wires. All ignition parts New in 2004-coil, cap, rotor, HIE pickup. Original distributor
Moog Balljoints at all 4
Actually the entire front end restored except for the Pitman arm which was replaced in 1996.
Rebuilt Steering gear installed 2004. Including hubs, half-shafts and control arm bushings.
polyurethane sway bar bushings.
Double roller timing chain set.
K/N air filter.
140,000 miles
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Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2005
09:55:18
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Nick
Dodge Dakota
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1/21/2005
23:42:06
| RE: ATX Q/A on flush for Larry or ??
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Im not sure what your talking about, but when we hook the trannys up to the machine at work, we need more like 15 quarts to flush the entire trans and torque converter.
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tc
Dodge Dakota
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1/22/2005
16:17:04
| RE: ATX Q/A on flush for Larry or ??
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Your method will work. I've seen another documented by one of the lube mfrs that says you can also try to be tricky and pour in fluid while it is running. regardless, your method sounds fine - and you will use more than 4 quarts. probably 8-10. Also, you may want to stop when the pan is empty and pull it to change the filter, if its never been changed. Also, I completely understand the "flush" concept - but I have usually just dropped the pan or used a suction tool and changed it that way. yes, I know, you dont get all the fluid - but I change it every 15-20K. I drive alot, tow alot, and have never had a trans problem in 20 years. most of my trucks go 150-200K miles.
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J and J Auto
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1/23/2005
12:50:55
| RE: ATX Q/A on flush for Larry or ??
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Just change the filter and fluid twice in 5000
miles and you will be 90% changed filter and
gasket from Auto Zone only $6
Use ATF +3 or 4
Amsoil syn
Redline syn
No dextron or cheap fluids
A power flush is not always a good idea it can
pick up dirt and cause valves to stick not
recomended for tranys with lots of miles on them
unless there is a problem than its worth a try
to see if it will solve the prob other wise just
a fluid and filter change is all that is needed
Larry
J&J Auto
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