![]() I have changed my approach with customers now, if they start quoting internet hearsay to me, I usually kindly ask them to go elsewhere for repairs. if we had more people like Deansbimmer on the forums, then this wouldn't be a problem. Thank you for breaking this down for everybody.Ĭoming from shop side of this, consumers are too quick to throw forum "knowledge" at shop owners to argue a better price. You can skimp on the job to save a few bucks by using aftermarket DCTF1 and skipping new O-rings, but it won't ever be a cheap job- even if you try to do it yourself. A proper flush will necessitate new filters as well. When should you flush Cost DIY yes or no Prevention Conclusion FAQs Transmission Flush We’ve hinted earlier how hard your car’s transmission has to work. The job is tricky because you can only level check the fluid while at a certain temperature and engine running at 2krpm which necessitates special care and attention during the process. You're at almost $500 for a basic quality independent job, at dealer price for labor and all components you could ultimately see $800. Approximately 2 hours shop labor $100/hr = $200. Access to BMW ISTA (or similar) software to activate transmission service module OPTIONAL new pan and gasket (if current pan is leaking) $275. New Mahle aftermarket DCT suction and cartridge filters w/new O-rings = $100. Most people these days have an automatic transmission, and that’s trickier to. OEM DCTF1 fluid alone costs $27 per qt (Dealer price is $35 per qt) You'll use 5-6 or 10+ depending on how aggressive you want the flush. For a manual transmission, most manufacturers say you need to change the fluid every 30,000 60,000 miles. It shouldn't cost $800 at an indy, but lets break down what it costs to properly service a DCT: Forgetting to change this fluid can result in some serious issues such as slipping, hard shifting, or complete transmission failure. I don't know what they did for $40 but you didn't get a DCT flush for that. Get a Quote Whether you have a manual or an automatic transmission in your vehicle, the transmission fluid is one of the most overlooked fluids when it comes to maintenance. ![]()
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