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Flushing a Transmission Cost

How Much Does Flushing a Transmission Cost?

low cost Typically: $75-$250

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Similar to an oil change, flushing a transmission replaces the fluid that lubricates the transmission. Most transmissions have some sort of filter that should be serviced at the same time. Some drive through service facilities will try to sell you the service before it may be necessary. Check your vehicle owner's manual to determine proper maintenance schedule.
 
Typical costs:
  • $75-$250, depending on the vehicle. Some examples: 2005 Audi A6, about $200; 2005 Toyota Camry, about $210; 2005 Dodge Caravan, about $175.
  • Costs vary from one make and model to another, generally speaking the more you paid for the car, the more you are likely to spend this service.
  • Prices also vary depending on prevailing labor costs. If workers tend to be paid less than average in your area, you may find lower prices.
What should be included:
  • Replacing transmission fluid and filter (if car is equipped with one).
Discounts:
  • Some repair shops offer discounts for AAA members.
Shopping for flushing a transmission:
  • Find a reputable repair shop and proceed with caution when using bargain specials from unknown mechanics.
  • Find a mechanic before you need one. Do your research and locate a mechanic you trust before you actually need servicing, so you aren't stuck with the first mechanic you find during a time of need.
  • If you don't already have a mechanic, look for mechanics who are certified by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence. Search for ASE certified Blue Seal repair facilities.
Article updated February 2007
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Amount: $99.99 Flushing a Transmission
Posted by: Dave N in San Jose, CA.Purchased: June, 2004
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Camry
Auto Shop: Firestone
No problems
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Amount: $200.09 Transmission Flushing
Posted by: myth in jacksonville, FL.Purchased: January, 2002
Car Make: MistubushiCar Model: Galant
Auto Shop: Gemeni
shifting feels a lot smoother .. no problems so far

done after 116000 miles
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Amount: $89.00 Bad Experience !!!
Posted by: Bummed Out in Hanover, MA.Purchased: April, 2001
Car Make: SubaruCar Model: Forester
Auto Shop: Midas
A transmission flush made junk out of a good transmission that prior to the flush had no problems
There is not a car manufacture that recommends that their transmission be flushed. Flushing a transmission with high mileage can do serious damage
After small claims court I was awarded 2,400.00 for the cost of a rebuild
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Amount: $149.95 Solved Shift Delay
Posted by: Kyuho Lee in PIscataway, NJ.Purchased: January, 2009
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Camry
Auto Shop: Gemini Auto Care
I felt shift delay on highway two times. After transmission fluid flushing, shifting works well again. Done at 72,000 miles.
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Amount: $169.00 Transmission Flushing
Posted by: a user in Chicago, IL.Purchased: 2001
Car Make: HondaCar Model: civic 2000
Auto Shop: Castrol Oil-change
The price is not expected
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Amount: $120.00 transmission flushing
Posted by: a user in Huntington Beach, CA.Purchased: February, 2009
Car Make: hyundaiCar Model: accent
Auto Shop: big o tires
Transmission fluid was black upon testing, 63,500miles. Car drives much smoother now.
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Amount: $245.00 Transmission Flushing
Posted by: a user in Watertwon, MA.Purchased: January, 2001
Car Make: LexusCar Model: ES 300
Auto Shop: Lexus Dealer Watertown
75K Miles.
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Amount: $190.00 Transmission Flushing
Posted by: a user in Greensboro, NC.Purchased: April, 2009
Car Make: NissanCar Model: Maxima
Auto Shop: Precision Tune
100 to flush, 90 to change filter
Preventative at 65,000 miles. Resulted in a noticable improvement in automatic shifting performance.
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Amount: $112.00 Transmission Flush
Posted by: a user in Matteson, IL.Purchased: August, 2001
Car Make: ChevyCar Model: Malibu
Auto Shop: NTB
Flushed after 150,000. Still runs good.
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Amount: $0.00 Transmission Flushing
Posted by: a user in Raleigh, NC.Purchased: May, 2009
Car Make: FordCar Model: F150 FX4
Auto Shop: Dealer
Just bought a used 05 truck from local Ford dealer that had tranny flushed. Drove fine for weekend test and for 2 weeks after I bought it. Then shifting problems with auto tranny, burnt smelling fluid when I check it (though it looks good), vibration at highway speeds starts another week later. Was told my tranny is gonna crash and burn very soon by tranny tech. Guess what, just before dealer sold truck, they FLUSHED the tranny. Dealer tried to help diagnose problem but could find no error codes in computer on truck and did all other checks (fluid level, etc...) I think I will never have this done again.
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Amount: $190.00 Tran Flush
Posted by: Jon in Ginger, ID.Purchased: 2006
Car Make: GMCCar Model: Yukon
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Amount: $195.00 Trans flush
Posted by: andy123 in St paul, MN.Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: FordCar Model: Focus ZTS 2002
Auto Shop: Carx
Just got it flushed, first time its ever been done as far an i know. 77000 miles. Haven\'t driven it enough to know if its caused any problems. Trans was fine before but fluid was brown, didn\'t smell too burnt, no shaving in it. $100 for parts seem expensive (but 7qts of mercron v isn\'t that cheap either) and $90 for labour.
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Amount: $218.00 Transmission Flush
Posted by: Andrewoca in Ottawa, On, Other.Purchased: June, 2009
Car Make: PontiacCar Model: Sunfire GT
Auto Shop: Mr Lube
Terrible shifting prior to flush, often would not shift from 3 to 4. I thought I may need a new trans. After flushing, perfect shifting and smooth operation, done at 123k. The type of flushing done was T-Tech forward flushing using the cars own pump to re-circ the fluid so no damage from pressure flushing is caused. Hard to find this type here, but worth it.
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Amount: $130.00 transmission fluid flush
Posted by: kurt999 in Seven Hills, OH.Purchased: September, 2009
Car Make: ChevroletCar Model: Impala
Auto Shop: Midas
The car shifted fine but it would go into gear a little hard. Now it shifts perfectly smooth. I am glad I got it done. Paying 120 bucks every 30k miles is better than paying thousands of dollars for a new tranny.
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Amount: $110.00 transmission flush
Posted by: Pokie in la puente, CA.Purchased: October, 2009
Car Make: MazdaCar Model: 626- 2000
Auto Shop: Independent
Some shifting problems prior to transmission flush, car with over 160k miles, better then spending over $2,000 for a transmission.
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Amount: $240.00 Transmission Flush
Posted by: drdon in Scarsdale, NY.Purchased: August, 2006
Car Make: HyundaiCar Model: Azera
Auto Shop: Dealer
Car has 25,700 miles and following recommendations from manual. Never had any problem with tranny.
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Amount: $30.00 Transmission Flush
Posted by: PFflyerkid in Norwood, MA.Purchased: 2009
Car Make: HondaCar Model: Accord
Auto Shop: Sullivan Tire
1994 Honda Acord EX Wagon. Had oil chg'ed @ Valvoline drive-thru and got a $100 quote for trans fluid chg. Didn't go for it then but did when I needed a brake job while at Sullivan a few weeks later. Thought it was going to be $100. Mgr calls back, said for type of car it's $30. Drained and filled.
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Amount: $225.63 transmission flush/new air filter
Posted by: Ms. S Robinson in MIAMI, FL.Purchased: January, 2006
Car Make: 07/Mitsubishi GalantCar Model: 4DR SDN ES
Auto Shop: LASORSA MITSUBISHI DEALER
HONEST team work. terminated a worker that lied 2 customers n the pass. worker said I needed a NEW TRANSMISSION, when all I needed was a flush & filter. I can really feel the difference in the car when I drive:) HIGHLY RECOMMED DEARLER "RICKY" @ THE FRONT DESK
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Amount: $89.95 Transmission Flush
Posted by: DL in Missouri City, TX.Purchased: November, 2009
Car Make: ToyotaCar Model: Camry
Auto Shop: Auto Check
Noticed black transmission fluid from the dip stick and decided to get a flush.
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