Filter Change before flush?

[RichR]

Right now I have ARX in two auto tranies.
I will have them flushed at a trusted shop with a T-tec type machine.
The said don't bother dropping the pan and changing the filter.
These pans have drain plugs so I have the habit of drain and refil at least once a year.
I have the fluid to do it.
I almost can't fathom not changing and see the inside.
What would you do?
Thanks y'all.

 

[unDummy]

What transmissions/mileage?

I'd drop the pan, remove or clean the filter and magnets, refill with new ATF, and then drive to the shop for the T-tec flush.
I'd also drain/refill using the ATF drainplug every 6 months since its only a partial fluid change.

 

[deepsquat]

when you have the shop use the T-tec type machine just make sure they dont "fush it " with any solvents ...just have them do a fluid exchange .

 

[RichR]

Both are Toyotas.
One '99 Camry 75k
One '02 Tundra 65k.
Each haven't had the filter changed in 20k.
I do drain and refill at least yearly.
When they said don't bother I felt I'd like to see whats in there.
And yes I will tell them no solvents and hope they don't.