Trans Leak

[tim john]

Hello, quick question, will flushing a trans. cause a trans to leak where the trans and motor mate? I have a 04 ES, 70000 miles, had fluid changed and flushed at about 60000 miles, leak didn't happen till about 9-10 months later. Had car since new. They used a B-G system to flush. Said it was low preasure, took a while to complete, watched them hook up run the system. No shifting problems. Leak fixed by dealer on warrenty. Thanks.

Tim

[camlex]

10 month after flush, I don't see relation. Personelly i don't like to use chemicals.

[George_Jetson]

10 months later is a very long time to try and associate at leak with a trans flush. Many people would recommend avoiding a trans flush, just change the filter and oil at the recommended intervals and you should be fine.

[SW03ES]

You sure it was a transmission fluid leak or a rear main seal leak?

That said...tranny flushes are kind of a nono IMHO.

[tim john]

For sure trans. fluid. red fluid.

[SW03ES]

Definately trans fluid...

I would personally think its just a breakdown of the transmission gaskets more than the flush you had done.

Had it happened right after the flush I'd feel differently...

[tim john]

thanks for the info, no more flushing, next time just a fluid change. Dealer didn't do a great job with this, took them two times to get it right. The tech. tore the first gasket, leaked worse. No leaks now.

Tim

[camlex]

Every 15,000 drain and refill byself. Next 15,000 take it to mechanic for drop pan change filter and refill trans.

I maintained my 97 ES300 this way and until it was totaled at 362K, trans was running like New.

[chococat]

Every 15,000 drain and refill byself. Next 15,000 take it to mechanic for drop pan change filter and refill trans.

I maintained my 97 ES300 this way and until it was totaled at 362K, trans was running like New.

362K miles? Wow! Good job!!