Transmission thermostat

[Planerdude]

Is this the transmission thermostat?
If so, can this be removed in order to flush out the transmission fluid.
I do this my 2014 JK with great results.
I’ve only seen drain and fills for the 8 speed auto. So i was wondering if anyone has done a simple flush? Either at the thermostat or maybe at the trans cooler lines?

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[ShadowsPapa]

Is this the transmission thermostat?
If so, can this be removed in order to flush out the transmission fluid.
I do this my 2014 JK with great results.
I’ve only seen drain and fills for the 8 speed auto. So i was wondering if anyone has done a simple flush? Either at the thermostat or maybe at the trans cooler lines?

Frankly, I'm of the thought that flushes do more harm than good and the best bet is a filter, fluid, refill situation.
A flush leaves crap in the filter and pan. I've seen things go south after a flush and will never do them.

The gentleman from Canada has done a good write-up doing a drain and refill.
If you tap into some line to flush", how are you going to know when enough is enough and not over-fill it? (or under-fill)

I won't even let a dealership do a flush. Bad mojo.

 

[Mr._Bill]

If you are concerned about warranty, only do the drain and fill with a filter replacement, and have it done by the dealer. There are procedures outlined for servicing these transmissions, which include having it in a specific temperature range to check the fluid level.

Jeep says the fluid in these automatic transmissions is a 'lifetime fill' and doesn't need changed. The designer of the transmission only recommends the drain and fill, and not until after 60k miles.

 

[ShadowsPapa]

If you are concerned about warranty, only do the drain and fill with a filter replacement, and have it done by the dealer. There are procedures outlined for servicing these transmissions, which include having it in a specific temperature range to check the fluid level.

Jeep says the fluid in these automatic transmissions is a 'lifetime fill' and doesn't need changed. The designer of the transmission only recommends the drain and fill, and not until after 60k miles.

"Flush" is a nasty word among some transmission people. Dealers do it because - well, they aren't trained transmission people and they make a killing on flushing them.
I'm not sure why people even want to flush other than it became a buzzword and something sold by shops and dealers a while back.
It leaves crud in the pan and filter. Why would one do that?
You also don't get any indication of potential problems by inspecting the pan and filter.

 

[Planerdude]

"Flush" is a nasty word among some transmission people. Dealers do it because - well, they aren't trained transmission people and they make a killing on flushing them.
I'm not sure why people even want to flush other than it became a buzzword and something sold by shops and dealers a while back.
It leaves crud in the pan and filter. Why would one do that?
You also don't get any indication of potential problems by inspecting the pan and filter.

When I used the term flush, im not talking about using a pressurized machine that a dealer would use. Rather using the trannys own pump to pump the fluid out, while putting new fluid in through the fill hole, And doing it the 60,000 mile mark, should be soon enough as there should not be any crud. And I will pull the pan and filter to inspect.

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