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The filter /strainer does not capture all material, that is the job of the magnetic drain plug or if fitted other magnets. The filter/strainer will not capture all clutch pack wear particles. If you have removed the pan on a transmission that has not had frequent servicing and run your finger...

Please understand that the A6GF1 series transmission only have the magnetic drain plug and do not have any additional magnets. Some other transmissions will have additional magnets. It is always importation not to apply a broad brush to every situation .

I am making the point that a flush on a transmission that has not been serviced may as you stated cause crud to break off and cause restrictions and of course has nothing to do with new fluid. The two-transmission people have informed me of this and also inform their customers of the risk given...

There are no other magnets anywhere in the transmission. This is a very good reason for frequent ATF changes to prevent excess build up on the drain plug magnet.

Pan is plastic and only has magnetic drain plug and will be cleaned on removal. The transmission does not have any other magnets and the filter on this transmission as per workshop manual in only able to be removed during rebuild as the retaining bolts can only be removed when transmission is...

Not following what you are on about. What is a correct flush, are you saying that a flush on an old or neglected transmission will not cause issues bearing in mind it may cause restrictions in the valve body and may only partly clean a transmission filter. My transmission does not have any...

Thank you all for your responses, as stated in previous posts in relation to reply from all ATF companies and having chosen to use Castrol Transmax, I set down to think about all information I have gathered. With out detailed and supported evidence rather than opinion regarding how good or bad...

Thank you for your response. Does the transmission computer relearn to account for a different viscosity ATF to then control shift, if this is the case then any ATF brand could be used with regard to its different viscosity to the OEM and the main issue would be the additive package.

Would it be possible as the resident expert to explain the effect viscosity differences may have on automatic transmission shift quality in terms of timing and harshness and explain the following table.This may help people understand ATF specifications and perhaps reduce the amount of c#ap...

Suitable for, recommended and meets requirements are not the same as approved or meets specifications. In my view some/all multi vehicle fluids are misleading in their claims for their fluids. When one changes their old fluid, it may have changed its viscosity and partly depleted its additives...

Hyundai SP-IV replaced by Castrol Transmax Dexron VI Mercon LV multi vehicle. Will not be removing transmission pan. Question still stands in regard to mixing two different fluids. Is a complete transmission flush the answer. Would have though choosing the correct fluid would be extremely...

Perhaps a bit of topic but doing a drain and refill replacing OEM fluid with brand x aftermarket fluid would there be compatibility issues when the two different fluids mix. Different viscosity and additive package that could perhaps degrade both fluids. Would like a reply from experienced...

Oil filters can in some case be difficult to remove due to gross over tightening and heat bonding the filter seal to the block. As a qualified mechanic I have had to hammer a screwdriver through filters due to the above. It is not always possible to use a strap type filter removal tool due to...

suitable engine oil types. This is from your owners manual Add engine oils that meet the following oil rating standards: Alternative engine oil types If an engine oil suitable for continuous use is not available, up to 1 US quart/liter of an engine oil with the following oil rating can...