I have a '95 Ford F-350 with a E4OD electronic 4-speed automatic transmission. First I dropped the pan and opened the drain plug on the torque converter. I disconnected the transmission lines from the transmission and removed the in-line filter. I used that kooler cleaner solvent flush in a can and connected it to the feed line and flushed the lines and cooler out of where the inline filter was connected. Then I tried to blow out the solvent residue with the air compressor. I used 120psi and put a rag in front of the nozzel to catch any water spray coming out of the compressor. Would that much pressure damage the system?
I put the new filters in and reconnected the lines and filled it up with transmission fluid. Would the air in the lines and cooler cause problems?
Would the cooler purge itself of the air or do I have to bleed it manually somehow?
Would the residue of that kooler kleaner be bad for the transmission?
2007-05-21 00:04:36 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Except for the air from the compressor, everything sounded very logical and reasonable.
Since you have already done it, the only way to test it now is to put everything back and start it. Can we presume that you have done exactly that and it was problematic so you think that was the root of a new problem?
2007-05-21 00:15:13 · answer #1 · answered by QuiteNewHere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't mention make, model, or year, which are crucial. Essentially all Honda transmissions must never be flushed, only drained and filled. Some other transmissions must be flushed every 30K miles. Do what the owner's manual says - if it says flush, then flush. If it says change, do not flush, just drain and fill. Personally, I have never had a transmission that was supposed to be flushed. The closest I had was an AW-70 transmission in a Volvo that had a procedure for self-flushing. Never had an auto transmission failure in 40 years, either.
2016-04-01 00:13:53 · answer #2 · answered by Virginia 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the air in the system will purge it self, the small amount of residue from the cleaner should be no problem. before you drive the truck run the engine for a short time shut it off and check for leaks then restart the engine with your foot on the brake select all the gears for a few seconds at a time, return it to park position and check the fluid level. when the level is correct take it for a short drive to make sure it works correctly.
2007-05-21 00:24:35 · answer #3 · answered by greg e 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should disconnect both lines (inlet and outlet) from the tranny when cleaning the cooler. but still you shouldn't have any problems with what you did. the air will bleed itself out easy and you really shouldn't have any residue after using the air. be sure to go back with synthetic fluid its so much better than regular.
2007-05-21 01:15:53 · answer #4 · answered by spiveyracing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
u r not in trouble yet if u haven't reassembled and started the truck. flush the lines with tranny fluid using a hose and funnel.. this will carry the residue out . be patient and meticulous. auto trans don't like anythingelse but what they are designed to have and that is auto trans fluid. good luck.
2007-05-21 03:04:31 · answer #5 · answered by spotlite 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why did you do it and then ask if it was okay? Wouldn't it make more sense to ask previously?
2007-05-21 00:13:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋