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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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Default Get more transmission fluid out?

I ordered 12 liters of Genuine Audi transmission fluid for my transmission, I want to get as much of the old fluid out as possible, how do I go about doing this?
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 04:58 PM
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actually, no you don't. The smart money says just drain what comes out, never, ever flush. Flushing can increase the detergency and dislodge all kind sof stuff in an old, grimy tranny. Do 6 L now, and 6 L in a few 10s of tho.

This is why you will see many people say "never service the tranny - it may die". What they shoudl say is "service it, btu dont flush it".

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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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ok, but am I really going to get lucky and not have to put more than 6L each time? do I just let it drain for a shorter period of time?
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 04:16 AM
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doubt it. I meant you now have a year or so to go before you need to buy the extra 1-3L.

-now off to the airport and away from the forums....

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