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Flush until clear then dry with low pressure shop air. You can purchase a can of the Kooler Kleen trans.
You can purchase a can of the Kooler Kleen trans.
How to flush a transmission cooler. I show how to use Trans Flush in a can to clean your transmission cooler and lines. Its easy and it works. You can purchase a can of the Kooler Kleen trans.
If youre installing a new or rebuilt transmission into your vehicle its a good idea to flush the transmission cooler. When your old transmission failed it probably sent a bunch of gunk right into your transmission cooler. Before you run your new transmission its a very good idea to get all of that gunk out of there.
Its a simple. A critical function during transmission repair is flushing the cooler lines and radiator tank. This is done not only to clean the system but also to verify flow.
For years this was a relatively simple process however more recently it has become more difficult due to thermal element assemblies as well as transmission fluid warmers. How to flush a transmission using a flushing can. How to flush a transmission using a flushing can.
A transmission flush machine uses high pressure along with a cleaning agent to flush the old fluid out of the transmission while simultaneously cleaning the internal parts. Start the vehicle or have your helper do it and then start adding transmission fluid through the funnel. Pour the transmission fluid quickly and try not to let the funnel run dry.
In this video I am going to show you how you can replace the transmission fluid and filter but also more important how you can do a DIY transmission fluid fl. Then swap the cooler pressuredrain hoses and use the transmission to flush the cooler with fluid flow in reverse. My point in making the video was to show that flushing the transmission cooler when installing a new or reman transmission is a good idea to ensure that the new transmission has a long life.
It really wasnt meant to be specific only to Honda transmissions. For as long as Ive worked as a technician Ive only seen a hand full of people. In the flush mode air pressure forces clean transmission fluid through the oil cooler and lines removing dirty oil and blockages.
To enhance the cleaning action the oil is agitated with bursts of air. The cooler is flushed first in the backflush direction then the normal flow direction. Waste oil is collected in a built-in waste tank.
Clamp the clear tubing over the line that you removed from the transmission. This is where the old ATF from the torque convertor and coolers will come out. Attach connector to either cooler line and hand tighten.
Next attach hose to transmission return line to collect flush and residue in a waste container. Back flush for best results. Hold flush in an upright position flushing into container until clear.
Foaming cleaner lifts and suspends particles. High powered flush fully clears cooler and lines. A transmission flush procedure is generally performed using equipment that either runs off the transmission pump or has its own pump built into the machine.
To flush a cooler use a low air pressure no more than 5-8 PSI to first purge all old fluid from the lines and cooler. Once purged flush the lines and cooler with suitable cleaning fluid connect the Safety Clean tank to one end of the line and connect a return line to the tank basin. Flush until clear then dry with low pressure shop air.