Transmission flush with new filter review

Well, came up to my 60k time so I took the VX into a local shop that services just Auto Transmissions in Heath OH called Brown's Transmission service. I was debating doing it myself but decided it was worth the extra to get it flushed 100% and not having to pull the brace and everything to get at the filter myself.
They had it in and out in an hour and it ran about $155.00 with tax and the whole nine yards which was a deal since the next closest place would have been the dealer which is about an 80 mile round trip for me and I would have had to drop it off and pick it up the next day so about 160 miles worth of driving.
They did a great job. The fluid was in ok shape for 60k miles and no abnormal wear which makes me happy since I want to Supercharge soon. The VX shifts much smoother now it's almost like one continuous gear compared to before. I also don't feel that shift into first little cluck when I come to a stop now. If you are debating a full flush and filter replacement and your due I would definatly recomend it.

Where did you go?

I was going to do mine myself this weekend...

i also had mine done.... talk about night and day. I did the full flush and put in mobile 1 synthetic tranny oil. I got better gas milage too!!

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Originally Posted by Syntek VX

the next closest place would have been the dealer which is about an 80 mile round trip for me and I would have had to drop it off and pick it up the next day

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I hope that you weren't thinking about taking it to Dennis Isuzu on Morse Rd. in Columbus. They have failed to impress me on numerous occasions -plus, every time the service manager sees a white VehiCross coming, he ducks into his office and hides behind the desk.
Hatfield did a good job on my wife's Dragon while I was away -if I still lived in central Ohio, that's the only place I'd go to.

The Place was Brown's Transmission Serv in Newark OH at the intersection of 30th st and Wells 740-522-4459. It's almost in Heath which some people may know better.

map of location and you can get directions here as well if your local and looking for it.

http://maps.google.com/maps?oi=map&q...Av,+Newark,+OH

Did they clean the filter in the front torque converter pan? Not quite as important as the regular filter - glad you go it done, so many people only do the flush and that is way insufficient - ask any true tranny tech.

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Originally Posted by Tone

Did they clean the filter in the front torque converter pan? Not quite as important as the regular filter - glad you go it done, so many people only do the flush and that is way insufficient - ask any true tranny tech.

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Ok... so when I'm under there tomorrow, is this an easy thing to do.. the torque convertor filter? I'm getting all ready thinking I've got everything set and now I find I need to change yet ANOTHER filter???? I want to make sure I do this right so if anyone can let me know I'd appreciate it. Gathering materials this afternoon for an 8:30 start tomorrow.. wheelbearings, transmission, transfercase, and differentials... followed by a Sunday detail job.. Like taking the VX to the spa...

You can rinse the strainer out on the little pan - that is probably what people have been talking about when mentioning the filter in some conversations - it is very different than the pan filter. You will need a gasket for the little pan which is sometimes hard to find. Good luck and I strongly recommend the drill driven pump, clear hose and a 2qt+ clear funnel with a helper to keep adding fluid for you while you watch under the car and power the drill.

Hey.. thanks Tone.. I have a good helper and I think I'm all set.. we'll take a look down there and see what we can find.

The support on this board is incredible... Thanks everyone... talk to you tomorrow when it's all finished (hopefully I don't need any contact in between ;Db; )

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Will you consider doing a write up or howto after you're finished? Pictures would be an added plus!

When I last did mine, I did a fairly thorough fluid change, as per Joe Black's howto, but I didn't change the filters, so I'd like to do it again some time in the near future.