Transmission Service Shop Question

[swwhite]

Hey Folks!

I had a question. I searched old threads and didnt really find the response I was looking for so i figured I would ask.

I have a `02 Olds Alero 2.2L with and Auto Transmission. Im looking to get my transmission serviced and I read that you have to get the shop to use a machine to suck it all out.

If I take it to the dealer will they suck all the old fluid out and change the filter or just change the fluid. I dont really see much sense in having it done if they dontchange the filter and gasket too.

Im gonna have this done at the dealer, anyone know about how much its gonna run me?

THanks

[doubleN0alero]

depends on how bad the dealership wants to get from you...i've seen them from 129 to 169, all depends on your location

[swwhite]

So about $170.00? Thats not too bad considering its not something i have to do every month.

Anyone else have this done. How much it cost?

[jackal2000]

IIRC the dealership in NC owned me for about $200. if its more than that, walk away and flip em the bird.

[swwhite]

Yah that does sound a bit excessive $200. Thanks for your response

[doubleN0alero]

The first one I got done for 119, the second one cost me 169....so anywhere in between

[SweetNLow]

just got to your local quikie oil change place. ie lubestop/quick lube/etc........

they have T-tech machines there which is the same thing dealers use. usually costs about $80 at a lube place though.

best part is you can sit there and WATCH the fluid exhange threw the machine. it has clear windows in it so you can see them suck out the old fluid and then fill it with the new fluid.

[jackal2000]

i didnt think those places could service sealed transmissions. hmmmm....

[2fst4u]

they probably disconnect the transmission lines at the tranny cooler on the radiator. then the fluid can be pushed through it.
shouldn't be a problem

[SweetNLow]

they probably disconnect the transmission lines at the tranny cooler on the radiator. then the fluid can be pushed through it.
shouldn't be a problem


exactly correct. they unhook the tranny lines at the radiator and pump the fluid threw the machine instead.

most quick lubes do tranny as well as coolant flushes using the same type of machines that draw out the old fluid and replace it with new all threw one unit.

i used to work at a Valvoline Instant Oil Change when i was 16 so i know this is all true

[antichrysler]

How often should this be done?

[SweetNLow]

id say every 40,000 miles.......... depending on your driving style.

GM reccomendation is listed in your owners manual

[antichrysler]

Think I can let it go for another couple years till I sell the car?

I have no idea when it was done last in mine.