Transmission Flush

[bigmontana]

So I'm going to flush the tranny on my wagon. I'm thinking of taking it to a shop, but to save the coin, has anyone flushed a VR tranny before that could possibly help me or give me the advise on how to do it myself. Thanks.

[Roadhog]

don't get it flushed, its a ripp off. Just get the fluid changed.

[Mikewire]

Agreed - buy the parts and pay for the labor.

[bigmontana]

OK, I'll see when Dana can do it. Thanks guys.

[Mikewire]

You'd pay less going to Staley's or another indie shop - they do a fine job IMHO.

[bigmontana]

I did not think Staley's did stuff like that I thought they only did tires, and rotates. I was actually checking around at shops, and I'm going to check with the Conoco by our house, they did a good job on our van and their prices were reasonable. I don't know why I thought Dana, it is just a change, not a full flush. Thanks for the good info.

[vrtpassat]

if it is an auto have it flushed it is the only way to get all the old fluid out and then replace the trany filter and reseal the pan if it is a 5 speed just drain and fill

[Roadhog]

if it is an auto have it flushed it is the only way to get all the old fluid out and then replace the trany filter and reseal the pan if it is a 5 speed just drain and fill

If it's an auto DO NOT flush it. Paying for a flush is a huge rip off. Just change the fluid and be done with it.

[bigmontana]

It is an auto, I was thinking I'd flush it just to get the gunk out, but I'll drain and fill and see if it fixes the problems I have been having with it, if a drain does not help I'll flush it the next time.

[Roadhog]

It is an auto, I was thinking I'd flush it just to get the gunk out, but I'll drain and fill and see if it fixes the problems I have been having with it, if a drain does not help I'll flush it the next time.

You need vagcom to fill it correctly.