ZF8 tool to remove more fluid?

[ps2cho]

https://ctatools.com/products/7650

Had anybody ever used this? I find the tool but very little real world info.

It says it hooks up and provides 8psi of air to flush out more fluid.

Any thoughts here?

 

[BMW Dom]

For $200, why not just do another drain and fill?

 

[Audios]

It couldnt hurt Im sure, but ive never had issues long term with doing the typical drain, change filter, and refill. And like Dom said, that 200$ will get you your next service.

 

[Greasymechtech]

Blowing thru the ATF filter mount.... make sure you have a good filter and air dryer prior to blowing into the transmission.

For a shop, more of a complete single change since repeating is time consumers and adds to customer costs. Shop is doing good by removing a couple more quarts for this pan/filter service.

For a DIY'r, just a time saver if you don't want to repeat multiple drain/refills. I am OK with a shorter interval or extra drain/refill and I see no point in having one in my toolbox.

 

[Deleted member 89374]

Looks like yet another 100% Chinesium made kit. It can be purchased for as low as $149 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/BELEY-Transmission-Drain-Compatible-Mercedes/dp/B09DYP2SPT

https://www.amazon.com/CTA-Tools-7650-Transmission-Drain/dp/B07CBPH9D3/

 

[ps2cho]

Looks like yet another 100% Chinesium made kit. It can be purchased for as low as $149 on Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/BELEY-Transmission-Drain-Compatible-Mercedes/dp/B09DYP2SPT

https://www.amazon.com/CTA-Tools-7650-Transmission-Drain/dp/B07CBPH9D3/

You mean its a CTA patented tool, and someone in china knocked it off and is selling it for cheaper now. This is the life of things from china.

 

[Deleted member 89374]

You mean its a CTA patented tool, and someone in china knocked it off and is selling it for cheaper now. This is the life of things from china.

The reason why I posted this is because I'm wondering how can we tell them apart? The "knock-off" might be made in the same plant during a "third shift", except that it won't have to pass the same Q&A process.
The only part that I'm uneasy about is the removal of a valve body bolt. Or maybe I'm a little chicken. Could be...