Flushing transmission without using pump, less than 10 minutes/flushing automatic transmission fluid

[@FairDinkum786]

I've been working on my own cars for 8 years and learn from KZbin videos. No one does it as easy and as well as you. Thank you very much.

[@AliMECH]

Thanks, appreciate that, I'm glad that my videos helpful and easy to understand

[@johndooley8837]

Excellent video thank you. I have been using this method for 40+ years and it works well. Years ago pretty much all automatic transmission equipped cars had a torque converter and transmission oil cooler built into the bottom of the radiator and sent the fluid through it, they were easy to do. Now things have changed a bit, not all automatics have a torque converter making this unnecessary. Some vehicles have a cooler attached to the side of the transmission and have engine coolant lines and automatic transmission fluid lines going to it. Others just have engine coolant lines going to the oil cooler and the oil cooler has ports that connect directly through to the transmission. So you need to determine what line to disconnect. Or you may have to unbolt the cooler from the side of the transmission. Be careful about any O-rings that might fall off. Also be aware that transmission fluid may flow from the disconnected pipe as well as the oil line. Also some cars pump ATF faster than the one in this video, this video indicated 4X speed meaning the flow was really slow. As with the car in this video some are really easy to do, others a bit harder. Figure out what you're doing before you start, and if you can't then stick with the drain and fill. And regarding the drain and fill, I don't think the idea of measuring what came out and just putting in the same amount is a good idea. Use the level check plug on the side of the transmission to determine that you actually have the correct amount in there. And remember that the transmission is supposed to be up to operating temperature and the engine running when you check the fluid level.The fluid should be up to the level of this hole, keep filling until some runs out.

[@jamesfederer5592]

Best explained on KZbin on this topic

[@AliMECH]

Thanks James, appreciate that

[@ryanamontos]

What size of hose did you use on the return line?

[@EGMATV1]

# 1 Best explained on KZbin! Thanks from Armenia

[@AliMECH]

Glad you think so!

[@ruallin]

Great video! Clear, concise and straight to the point. As a suggestion, I use empty 5qt oil containers, with the qt/liter marks, and use clear tubes to see the color change. For those with a 2003-2007 Honda accord, with the inline ATF Filter. If you are leaning on the driver side fender, looking in at the ATF filter. Fluid comes in from your left (where the radiator) into the filter (fatter part), and out the right of the filter (thin part), to the transmission. Honda does not have an upper outlet on the radiator for the cooled trans fluid.

[@armandotrujillo8346]

I did the injector s like you.. so far good results wondering if it's bad for the injector plastic or is it made of plastic.. inside the injector . You are a truly talented Chief .

[@peterking8722]

Thank you Alimech for the nice video. What spray did you use to clean the drain bolt?

[@AliMECH]

Thanks, I used carb cleaner

[@davepianist84]

Great video! How do you recognize the trans hose that goes to the cooler? Mine has some metallic hoses that have letters on it but the ma yak doesn't explain what they are.

[@AliMECH]

I always put a transparent hose between one of the hose to know the direction of the fluids

[@johndooley8837]

It really doesn't matter which line you use as long as it's an ATF line, Flowing to the cooler or from the cooler will still drain the torque converter, In fact, from the cooler might be better because then you're flushing out the cooler as well.

[@free2chasehappy]

Very good instruction video! I usually buy 1quart more to use to purge out oil fluid. But the rest is about the same!

[@AliMECH]

Thank you!

[@whatitisnt.]

@@AliMECH Isn't it bad if the transmission and car is temporarily running without any transmission fluid?

[@stardust9072]

​​@@whatitisnt. i think new oil goes into the transmission. the ones got sucked up is the old oil in the pan. usually when we change atf oil they just drain out the oil in the pan. so 60% of the oil is still in the transmission.

[@whatitisnt.]

Isn't it bad if the transmission and car is temporarily running without any transmission fluid?

[@TheLeonmafioso]

it never gets out of fluid, if you look at the video, he opens the drain plug, adds new fluid and later goes slowly changing all fluid. On the hypotetical scenario of running without oil you will burn all clutches and worst, can damage the oil pump and another components.

[@johndooley8837]

Do the drain and fill and top up your transmission with the proper amount of fluid, then only allow half that amount to pump out before stopping the engine and topping up the transmission again, continue to do that until you have all the old fluid out. Do not let the transmission run dry.

[@larrycohen3682]

alimech, where is the oil transmission cooler line on a 2017 toyota Camry le ? good video! Thank Larry

[@AliMECH]

Thanks Larry, It should be at the same location

[@igoski1582]

I see a couple of problems with this. The car in this video has a drain plug for draining the transmission fluid. Many cars do not have this drain plug. Mine is one of them. Also, you did not replace the oil filter with this procedure. If a car doesn't have a drain plug, you have to remove the transmission oil pan or suck it out the fill tube. Removing the pan will also give you access to replacing the oil filter.

[@baselshishani5575]

The only problem is the drain plug, but if it's there you can just drop the pan in the first step and change that filter.

[@DDSMPC]

I tried this on my 2014 Kia Soul and hooked my hose to the upper cooling line that came out of the radiator. The fluid I drained out of the pan was real dark but when I started flushing it not so dark. Hope I was flushing the old fluid out and not the new fluid I just put in. Does it make a difference what cooling line you use as long as its pumping fluid out? Im a little confused about what line to drain it from. Thanks, Dan

[@mehmetdeliormanli2043]

You did right. This method you also flush out the atf in the cooler.

[@vnyeu]

you use the line after radiator for fluid run slower easily control, because it need pressure to push through narrow gap of radiator. So the transmission have full oil inside

[@artemiobenbinen5978]

How about drain the old fluid then fill it full with new fluid and after may be 50 miles run then drain it again and fill full it again with new oil and that's it...

[@johndooley8837]

That will increase the percentage of new fluid but remember when you originally did the drain and fill you only replaced about half of the fluid that is in there so you had 50% new fluid and 50% old fluid. You are adding more new fluid into that contaminated fluid. If you did that a dozen times you would still have partially contaminated fluid. Now don't get me wrong, I do believe that a drain and fill is a good idea, any new ATF in there is a good thing.

[@johndooley8837]

That will increase the percentage of new fluid but remember when you originally did the drain and fill you only replaced about half of the fluid that is in there so you had 50% new fluid and 50% old fluid. You are adding more new fluid into that contaminated fluid. If you did that a dozen times you would still have partially contaminated fluid. Now don't get me wrong, I do believe that a drain and fill is a good idea, any new oil in there is a good thing.

[@sankyppp]

This method wastes a lot of otherwise useful ATF. You end up using almost double the quantity of oil actual needed. I would rather do drain and fills every 20k-30k kms/miles depending on the usage.

[@TojiZenin3956]

How do you account for the expansion of the fluid when the temperature goes up? Are you only concerned about the volume you draining? Can you use this method on cars without dipstick on newer models? Thanks

[@DSPNWtoCali]

There a method to this but you have to have a pump. I done my but it was complex. I prefer to drain and fill on my 2009 seal transmission. Of course doing the drain and fill extra amount into the fill hole and then warm up the car. Shift D and N back and forward until I get a solid D and drain until it trickle. This process is much easier and safer for me. I almost fucc up my transmission by doing the pump in and drain out method.

[@gutersteinker]

Wait for it to cool down and add the corresponding amount

[@hutomoardi1940]

Can i ask a question? Normaly maybe 30k miles will be achieved by 2 or 3 years for someone who use a car regularly to work or other daily activity But if you have a car that not being used regularly, maybe it only achieved 5 or 6k miles a year. Is it okay to change automatic transmission fluid once in 5 - 6 years? Or maybe there a certain maximum time interval that you should change that fluid beside from the car mileage like engine oil (which i know is 12 month that should be changed even the car is not reached certain mileage like 3 - 4 miles a year)

[@stardust9072]

it needs constant replenishing. changing atf oil only remove 2.5 liters out of 8 liters of atf oil. so the new 2.5 liters will mix with 5.5 liters of old atf oil. majority of the oil is still old oil

[@anonimous2451]

Nice. Problem is it does not work without a dip stick to fill from. Both mine do not have a Transmission dip stick. Sigh.

[@AliMECH]

Here is without dipstic kzbin.info/www/bejne/i6K7hZ5qrKiNhck

[@Asad-NBT]

What about sealed transmissions, which does not have a dipstick What method can we follow in that case

[@jonathans1472]

Wouldn’t it be nice if all transmission pans had drain plugs. I have never had one that did.

[@davidyoung8521]

Another smart idea brought to you by the auto industry. They want to sell you a new car instead of allowing easy maintenance to make your car last longer. Your first mistake was buying that car.

[@rocknral]

Just put back in what you take out. Maybe 1/3rd of a cup more because as transmission fluid heads up , a small amount is " boiled off" No much, but over 150k, its probably wise to add a little more.

[@johndooley8837]

@@jonathans1472 If your transmission does not have a drain plug you can still use this procedure. Disconnect the cooler line and start the engine, run the engine until all the ATF pumps from the transmission and immediately stop the engine. Top up the transmission with the approximate amount of ATF you just pumped out. Run the engine again until another couple of liters pump out. Now top up the transmission and you should be good. Remember that the transmission should be at operating temperature with the engine running when checking the ATF level either with the dipstick or with the side port.

[@robertrob125]

Is this draining the old fluid inside the torque converter also?

[@d.vsinghbali7550]

Yes

[@bobbyyounger7632]

Your awesome Aimech ! ..Happy New Year ! ... this will work the same for 2010 toyota corolla ? what about the filter ?

[@AliMECH]

Thanks, happy new year, yes it will work, for the filter you need to remove the drain pan for replacing the filter before adding new fluid

[@bobbyyounger7632]

@@AliMECH Thanks !

[@fschinagl]

Simple process, well described - thank you for sharing! If this is what shops do when they sell you a "transmission flush", I don't understand the many people who say that it damages the transmission. How can your method of flushing stir up any more sludge/particles than normal driving? Specifically, if you drain even smaller amounts of fluid in more intervals? I expect shops do transmission flushes differently - any comments?

[@stardust9072]

i think they do it differently

[@ngg.7891]

Hi, which Mannol product exactly did you use and were you happy with it? I see in newer videos you used original Toyota ATF, is the extra money worth it in your opinion did you have any issues with Mannol ATF? Thanks.

[@sankyppp]

Mannol 8218 is a multi-vehicle ATF. I tired posting a link here but YT removes it. You can google the product and see if its compatible with your vehicle. Works with below requirements: TOYOTA ATF Type T TOYOTA ATF Type T-II TOYOTA ATF Type T-III TOYOTA ATF Type T-IV

[@dinamostarter]

can i just put the gear to "P" position instead of turning off the engine? ive heard if u put ur gear into "P" the trans will stop running therefore itll also stop pumping the atf

[@johndooley8837]

When the car engine is running the transmission pump is pumping fluid. Regardless of if it is in neutral, any gear including reverse and yes even park, it is always pumping the fluid when the engine is running.

[@tonywoolf]

I do mine this way for years.

[@AliMECH]

That's great 👍

[@rajendramodusu5980]

That's a great great video I have a question I put 16oz of blue devil transmis sealer in my trans thru dip stick Bcz I had little leak somewhere near pan dripping Instead of putting 1oz as recommended I poured full bottle 16oz and drove 15 miles Is their way I can flush it I will really appreciate Or I need to flush out all three engine oil Coolant and transmission fluid I will appreciate your reply

[@imranakhtar100]

Nice video. One question, why drain the TF first and then do the flush? Isn't the flush going to remove all the fluid from the transmission?

[@shane250]

Because you want to get rid of the heavier sludge at the pan, that doesn't circulate as well.

[@explorehunter]

Great, simple and well explained video. Thanks for uploading. A doubt: What happens if I flush out all the fluid till the transmission is completely empty instead of flushing out 2.3L?

[@AliMECH]

Running transmission dry most of the time cause damage to the clutchs

[@explorehunter]

@@AliMECH thanks Ali, that's a valuable information there!

[@bibobibi675]

Hi, Do you know where are the transmission coolant lines located on a Citroen c4 (2007) i couldn’t find them connected to the radiator ? Perhaps had the Citroen it’s own oil cooler radiator? Thx

[@stevenjordan6389]

Did you drain toque converter?

[@craigiefconcert6493]

I would like to understand why this works without mixing the old and new fluid. Thanks!

[@AliMECH]

The first step is the important one, when I drained and added new fluid, now all the fluid are new in the drain pan, and it will only suction new fluid in the pan and discharge the old fluid out of the cooler hose

[@marcialguevara788]

My friend which hose I need disconnect on the transmission

[@yesman.]

Can you please add the equipment you used on the car? I don’t care what camera you used bro

[@Alan-megan]

Great video 👍👍 Subscribed Just a suggestion. Slow down a bit as English may not be their first language!

[@AliMECH]

Thanks for the tip

[@kuengyal23]

What about the transmission filter inside the the sump, is it not necessary to replace at the same time?

[@stardust9072]

40,000 km

[@jovencustodio4682]

Good day , will this work FOR montero 2019 PREMIUM , thankyou

[@jovencustodio4682]

Thanks

[@sanafaiq1653]

Loved the video,Easy to follow, thanks

[@AliMECH]

Great to hear! Thanks

[@dannyhefner]

your diagram was very helpful, thank you

[@AliMECH]

Glad to hear that!

[@wezzio496]

Então ela toca bem dois módulos sendo um de 250 rms e outro de 400 rms ???

[@burhanginting7449]

Ok, but according to many types of automatic transmision such as cvt type, does your metode could done at all types of automatic transmission?

[@AliMECH]

I did the same on mitsubishi outlander it has cvt as well,

[@burhanginting7449]

@@AliMECH ok thank you bro

[@rivannirwana4355]

When starting the engine, do you also have to operate the transmission gear?

[@d.vsinghbali7550]

No

[@briethlayson3270]

much better if you replace the atf filter right?

[@davidyoung8521]

Air filter? I think you mean transmission oil filter.

[@briethlayson3270]

@@davidyoung8521 I didnt say air filter 😑

[@briethlayson3270]

@@Jon-yo4wj Lol too. I feel the ignorant of you 🤭

[@technicalprovlogs6249]

Very nice, good work

[@AliMECH]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@speedfreak1161]

This is the Best way , good job 👍

[@AliMECH]

Thanks for watching

[@SuperLifestream]

Wish i could find one video that can show how yo refil it from the 24mm bolt at the bottom. Not all cars have this fill system from the top

[@ronin2607]

can i do this without turning on the engine? for example by turning the driver side wheel?

[@johndooley8837]

The engine has to be running for the transmission fluid pump to work

[@Justcallmejustin_]

Will this work with a 2014 Nissan versa 1.6s it's a cvt transmission

[@vipsaturday]

do you know if i would be able to do this on a 06 Acura RL

[@xp2.038]

is it possible to do it for an Multitronic (type 0AW) ?

[@bunozen1]

Hello, I did the drain and refill 1 week ago. How long it usually takes for the ATF get mixed? My old atf had a burnt smell and was a bit thick...2007 solara 2.4.

[@scottmitchellrose1732]

how did it go afterwards? still holding up?

[@johndooley8837]

It will be mixed within a few minutes.

[@nadirkhan7552]

Just wanted to ask, what if i want to change the transmission filter. Actually my transmission started heating up. Now my engine starts but the car doesn't drive in Drive or Reverse. Can i try changing fluid and try if it works.

[@michaelwilliams4974]

Awesome video man thank you

[@AliMECH]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@dewalt1799]

Holy Shit. This was so simple and amazing. Thanks Ali!

[@AliMECH]

Thanks, glad it was helpful

[@dotunabimbola7380]

Alimech pls where is the transmission cooler line for Hyundai accent 2013? Is this procedure safe for my accent

[@AliMECH]

It should be at the same location, it's safe if you do the steps right, and flush and add not more than 2.5L at a time or 1.5L to stay at the safe side

[@d.vsinghbali7550]

Nice and easy way thanks mate

[@AliMECH]

Glad it helped

[@Heights.By.Great.Men...]

What about the transmission fluid filter?

[@narachan291]

Thank you so much that it I need you show it again?

[@AliMECH]

I will

[@TemesgenDemse]

Dear bro haw i can properly fit the machine

[@dckng2005]

Brilliant ! Thanks for sharing !

[@AliMECH]

Thanks for watching

[@joshdoesstuff78]

Great video. Thanks

[@AliMECH]

You are welcome!

[@mugenlee8276]

So 1992 civic eg auto same the process ? There's 2 hose lol

[@michaelwilliams4974]

I’m going to do the same thing on my Saturn Vue

[@AliMECH]

🙏

[@pramodverma123]

Good job. Never saw such a procedure before.

[@AliMECH]

Glad you liked it!

[@adamchawni6222]

ما اسم نوع هذه الزيت... ؟؟؟؟؟

[@ashrafsiddiquee3190]

Waoo, That easy ?? Thanks boss

[@AliMECH]

Thanks

[@futurecarslondon1109]

Very good

[@AliMECH]

Thanks

[@lojasnegocios6184]

Hello. Does it do the total shift even without shifting gears? Wouldn't you have to change brands while draining?

[@altg5708]

That is why they say this method, the best method, still only exchanges 90% of the fluid. You should only replace everything but maybe .5L. Then button everything unlike he does but take it for a short ride so it goes through the gears. Then check the level with the dipstick and add what is needed to fill properly because there was some trapped fluid until it shift through all the bands.

[@ozneroll2132]

That’s fine if your car has a transmission drain plug…..most don’t. Also, I understand this is only about a flush however the filter should be replaced and the magnet cleaned.

[@mrfixit8776]

Do I start the beginning drain process when the engine is cold or warm. Also what is the size of the transparent hose.

[@AliMECH]

Hot engine will make the oil come out faster, and the hose I used was 8mm inner diameter

[@mrfixit8776]

@@AliMECH So I just idle the engine for 5 minutes then afterwards start draining the transmission fluids.

[@mrfixit8776]

@@AliMECH If I also want to replace the filter, do I drain the pain, remove the plate and install the new filter, then pour new Trans oil. Will the filter become dirty if I afterwards flush the cooler lines, or the old trans oil will not reach the filter.

[@jooeee23]

I've been told this can damage your transmission because it's running on low oil.

[@Dir25x]

In my car i dont have the option to check the fluid level . How can i tell how much my car have after flushing . Baic x25 2019

[@difsid569]

check your car's manual if you don't have it then put the same amount of oil that you dropped. for example you drop 2L put 2L

[@agu003]

its unfortunate my 2017 camry has transmission fluid fill in the side of the drivers side and not on engine

[@iansings7428]

Thanks AliMech...

[@mehmetdeliormanli2043]

Ok, so what happens to the old ATF in the cooler you need to flush that out.

[@davidyoung8521]

The cooler is in the circuit. When you flush, that includes the cooler.

[@davidyoung8521]

No filter change? Your are doing half the job. Do you leave the old oil filter on when changing the oil?

[@abdousayedessa1]

Great idea

[@AliMECH]

Thanks for watching

[@montysonful]

good idea

[@AliMECH]

Many thanks

[@ClarenceMongado]

Good day! How do we determine if it's the outlet hose of the oil cooler?

[@AliMECH]

Thanks, if I don't know, I put a transparent hose between any of the 2 hoses and start the engine to know the direction of the flow

[@moe9451]

Hey my car makes squeaky noises when I turn my steering wheel and when I drive slow what can be causing this ?

[@piovo1]

Top mount

[@mingyang1922]

Power steering fluid may be low. Or it needs a power steering fluid exchange (i.e. flush.)

[@monoshock57]

What kind of car could get a better reply.

[@explorehunter]

Power steering pump related, if the noise changes while you turn the steering. Noise from power steering can be due to several reasons: Low power steering fluid - check the level of fluid from power steering fluid reservoir on top of hood and fill if necessary. Noise sometimes caused because there are air bubbles in the system: Just turn steering wheel slowly completely to right and then to complete left, this allows the air bubbles to escape the system- noise should go if this is the case. In some cases noise caused due to power steering pump itself may be slowing dying. Good luck with your diagnosis 👍

[@johndooley8837]

In addition to the other comments, it could be a strut mount bearing.

[@magicone9327]

This won’t clean the filter though!

[@musicfashionstyle9269]

If you flush like that. Your transmission will damage. Because no transmission fluid inside. When you flush with the car running.

[@coledebeers8693]

The transmission draws fluid through the filter in the pan, this fluid then flows through the transmission and then through the cooler before returning to the pan if it wasn't draining into a catch can. So as long as there is always fresh fluid in the pan, what damage can be caused?

[@coledebeers8693]

The transmission draws fluid through the filter in the pan, this fluid then flows through the transmission and then through the cooler before returning to the pan if it wasn't draining into a catch can. So as long as there is always fresh fluid in the pan, what damage can be caused?

[@edwardanthony7283]

Easy if it has a drain plug..

[@AliMECH]

Yes, most cars has drain plug, even if it doesn't have one, just drain from the cooler hose and add same amount, I did that before as well

[@edwardanthony7283]

@@AliMECH That will flush it complete as well?

[@tomhaymond707]

He measured whst came out. Wstch!

[@JA-gx4hb]

Nice job, but 10 minutes?😂😂😂

[@AJFRAN3]

I just bought a jeep cherokee xj 95. It has 88 thousamd miles and the transmission fluid looks like it needs changed but isnt really bad burnt looking. Would it be safe to do this process

[@belgalvan5113]

Damn my Honda transmission fluid is expensive.

[@AliMECH]

How much 😅

[@wfraise2554]

Only bad, I do not have a Toyota

[@digitalcamaraderie5685]

Flush is never good idea for transmission

[@erikeykey]

This way without flushing equipment is completely safe, the only difference from running the car at idle like normal, is that you are continously putting new fluid in the pan, and instead of letting the old fluid return to the pan to get sucked up by the oil pump again, you let the old fluid drain into a separate container, and the transmission's oil pump sucks up the new fluid you keep filling. The only ways you can screw anything up with this method, is if you let it run dry for too long, if you refill it with the wrong type of fluid, or if you fill the wrong amount (too much or too little).

[@davidyoung8521]

Power flushing is usually a bad idea. You pump all kinds of grit around. Multiple drain and refill runs the risk of running the pump dry. You have to be very careful. All this ignores that replacement of the filter. Do you leave the old oil filter on when changing the oil?

[@digitalcamaraderie5685]

@David Young on refill you change the filter

[@eprohoda]

Yahoo.unreal .))

[@AliMECH]

🙏🙏

[@silvioandre7417]

Excellent

[@AliMECH]

Thanks