If you don't have a service manual, you can tell which is the coolant input and output by running the vehicle for a little bit and then touching to see which line is hotter and which line is not so hot. The hotter line is the input. I picked that up from a video I watched just before this one.

Just wanted to say thanks for all the great info. Over the years you have helped me change break pads, rotors, O2 sensor, do a radiator flush, diagnose/fix electrical problems, and diagnose/fix hesitation/stall issues. You seem to genuinely care about your viewers. What you do is greatly appreciated!

@Ericthecarguy is such a well spoken person. Im in school for automotive tech. and my teacher is a great mechanic but a horrible teacher. im passing with flyong colors but i dont fully get everything. your videos have helped so much, keep them coming!

That's a great channel. It's been recommended quite a bit.

@xuchun5371

3 жыл бұрын

how often we have to flush the cooler ?

Eric, you are helping me so much, i've learned a lot wd ur videos. Big hug from Africa (Mozambique)

Eric, not working on a car at the time. I do have a Honda & saw one of your videos and wanted to see a few more. Well done and well spoken to me, not too funny but just right to keep me viewing.......Thanks

The filter is a great idea. I have to replace my 4L60E in my 2002 camaro and I will have to flush my lines out and also install a filter. That will give me 2 filters on my trans and just keep everything cleaned. Thanks for posting this.

Great video. Liked the detailed description of backflushing the system.

Fantastic video one again this is great info. Love the in line filter idea.

Dear Erik, Thank you indeed for your lovely videos. Very neat and clean work, One thing, maybe you should cut the hose after installing the trans. to insure there are no tight spots or corners and that the filter is away from exhaust.

Another great video from Eric, thanks !

Thats a cool tip thought back flushing was only used for heater cores , radiator/coolant systems , or condensor flushing... but now i see you can uses it with transmission or other systems in general any system that you want to clean out and the pressure isn't going to harm anything or introduces any chemical reactions like corrosion or degradation of parts

Thanks Christopher for your feedback, I think the nipples of the filter being of lesser diameter than the hose it fits into is creating a non accountable marginal restriction. As I understand that the return line have a lesser pressure in the circulation which preferably should have the oil flow comfortably without check point so as not to strain the circulation. I think if changing the oil at 75% less mileage than what is recommended, then no need for this filter.

Thanks Erick , I did it in my truck and I'm very happy for it .

14 and watching ericthecarguy's videos? I wish I had this at this age... Keep watching these ;)

Good video, but I don't think that flush got all the contaminants out of the cooler, at 7:32 you can see that the fluid being blown out of the cooler is a dark grey color. In my opinion a better option in this situation would be to install a good external cooler in front of the condenser and not use the one in the radiator, you can get a good cooler for less than $50. You would get the benefit of far superior transmission cooling with no risk of any contaminants ending up in your new transmission.

I like the idea of an inline filter, especially since they are cheap and easy to install. I'm glad I thought of it lol.

Thank you so much for this tip Eric.

thank you! Thank you! for having the common sense i wouldn't have had! i have a serviceable to filter but i like the idea of the inline filter especially if you don't plan on replacing the radiator and transmission cooler .. you know you wont get all the particles out while flushing so the filter makes me feel better. thank you again!

Automatic transmissions use the fluid to operate the transmission, manuals only use their fluid to lubricate. Automatic transmission fluid is doing a LOT more work therefore it needs to be cooled.

Also, a very good way to keep the life of automatic trans. is to install a supplementary oil cooler. I hope you make a video on that someday. I think even if you are not gonna haul something , and extra cooler will tremendously extend the life of automatic trans., especially in hot and tropical locations.

Thanks Eric, This was overlooked on my A541e, V6, Camry transmission and one week after the rebuild it started acting up with delayed engagement ( sometimes no engagement ) on 1st or 2nd gear. Removing the pan showed that there was a lot of fine metal particles left in the cooler and lines. Now, i'm not sure if a new valve body is needed to have all gears shifting again. What do you think? Have this flush done with your transmission fix.

great video Eric

I had a motor blow in a ford expedition on my way to IL. The owner of the truck found out after when the truck had it's motor replaced they never flushed the oil cooler for the engine oil. It was full of junk and wasn't letting oil flow like it should. Ik this video is for the trans but still thought i would share. Doing a service like this before replacing the trans is VERY smart.

Hey Eric great video once again. I had a question about trans fluid flushing. Is it safe to flush... Well more like drain and refill a trans from a 91 buick lesabre with the 3800 motor and the 4 speed automatic.

Are these inline filters fairly universal, as long as the hose connector diameters are correct? My '15 Kia Soul has a lifetime atf filter as well.

Eric, thanks for the video. I have a question about a civic with 40k miles on it. I just drained and refilled the AT fluid because it was starting to look dirty. What can I do to extend the life of this transmission? Is it worth going to the trouble of putting a filter in? I believe it's already cooled through the radiator.

Whats the difference remanufacture transmission and rebuilt transmission by the shop. Does remanufactured transmission replaced all the parts compared to rebuilt transmission only replace parts are damaged

What are your thoughts on aftermarket coolers in addition to the radiator cooler?

HI, have you done a video on engine oil flush by any chance? and if you have a preferred engine oil additive lubricant? thanks Dani

I love watching Eric the Car Guy on Sundays.

Hi Eric, would like to know the difference between the Honda ATF-Z1 against the new ATF-DW1.

How about following the solvent flush with some new ATF to get the rest of the solvent out?

Eric pauses and acknowledges us with a confirmation of achievement at 6:40.

while I do agree with you that regular oil changes are the best way not everyone does it so I think that's why Eric is fitting the inline filter. also I think he is fitting the filter to try and catch any remaining metal particles. I would also like to add that there is a built in tolerance for every part on a car or any vehicle or machine what I mean is that this filter will not affect the transmission as any restriction it might cause will be well within the manufacturers built in tolerance.

Eric : All your repair videos are very good . I like to watch your videos it save a lot of money thanks , I have a question to ask last week i was installing new cooler lines on my 2008 BMW 750 LI. I did exactly the way they were installed once I changed the lines I did drain the transmission oil ,which I purchased at BMW dealer 10 liters . The car has 140,000 kilometers the warranty finished after doing all that work the car drives good going forward only but won't reverse . what should I do need your help.The fault code is P1806 P range fault. On cluster it says revers in correct order I don't know what it means. help me thanks

Amazing channel. I've learned a lot from him.

what work light would you recommend? rechargeable or? thanks

I run a spin on filter mount and a Napa oil filter on my 89 Cherokee AW4. Does a good job, gonna try to find a filter the same size thatll catch more crap next time I change it.

Hi Eric, what kind of that filter? Is it especific for transmission fluid? Thank you guy.

Is there a recommended mileage at which to change this filter...and is there any benefit or problem with installing a what would be a 2nd (serviceable) filter in like a GM FWD trans (since they have a filter inside the pan)...Such as like reduced (needed) line pressure?

I have a 05 honda pilot that has the same setup. What would you do if the transmission cooler malfunction and allowed anti freeze and tansmission fluid to mix?

any time we get reman transmission at our shop, there is always a can of that cooler flush in the crate with it, that exact brand you'd showed too. we never have to get it from another source. isn't that stuff able to absorb into the new transmission fluid, I can't recall blowing the lines out, I always read the directions label on the cans because I don't replace transmission every day, usually about once a month, so I just do what it says.

Thanks, Eric.

If your question hasn't been answered yes most CVTs do have coolers. And usually routinely changing the fluid at the recommended intervals is all you need to do. Also some CVTs have an external spin on filter (like an oil filter). Be sure to change it also.

Do you know if they make a Heavy Duty rebuild kit or if you can install a LS in a 97 accord auto?

If there's still stuff left in the cooler it will be filtered before it goes into the transmission. Also, placing filters on the inlet is common practice in most systems.

@jacobking4106

3 жыл бұрын

I know it's been a long but on a 4l60 would an inline filter affect flow negativly?

hey eric, just curious, what could be a consequence of installing a trans fluid filter backwards?

Are there any issues with Pressure or flow rate that adding an inline filter may cause?

Do all Honda's have a non-replaceable transmission filter? I have a 2004 Acura RL and I replaced the transmission "strainer" that looks exactly like an ordinary transmission filter.

I always wondered: what about DCTs? They're automated manual... do they have coolers? What abouts CVTs? Do they require any maintenance?

where would you like it? Next to the drivers seat by the E-brake?

Typical cooler line pressure is about 30PSI. But when the unit goes into lock up it can run as high as 50 or 60.

Question on the added filter. On a rear wheel drive transmission with the oil filter shaped filter in the pan, is that filter serving the same purpose as the added one? On my rear wheel drive truck that filter isn’t hard to get to, and if it is before the added filter wouldn’t it clog up before the added one sees any debris?

Thank you.... Well done

Does doing this clean all the lines inside the cooler. I fear i might have some metal in my cooler. But really dont want to replace my radiator trans cooler combo

Hello sir, can I consult you on automatic transmission issues about honda civic 7th gen??

Can you also put in the link to the inline filter that you used, They say the Magnefine filter are the best, Also in the Honda CRV 2007 they have given a Honda inline filter with the part number 25430-PLR-003. What do you suggest that I should use in my 1998 honda CRv as it did not come with any factory inline filter. I just want to prolong the life of my transmission. I know it will not last forever but I just want to do the best I can at 300,000 Kms on the engine and transmission

can i use solvent to flush the fluid before changing my transmission fluid. Thanh you.

@scottgriffin449

3 жыл бұрын

This is a good idea, before changing transmission fluid, flushing the cooler will get out dirt in there

Hello Eric great video as usual i jus followed your video and did vavle adjustment to my 02 mdx, i have a 02 mdx with code p710 or transmission temperture sensor blinking 5 gear any thoughts? i brought the part the dealer wants $500 to fix itcrazy) but am fearful to replace it even though the diagrams show it's seems easy but i did hear sometimes it breaks (the sensor) in the transmiision and will have to be drilled out, have you heard of this problem and it drilling out that easy or difficult?

Been driving an '04 ( second-gen) Odyssey for 10 months now. ( upon purchasing 'pre-owened'...had to replace a 3rd gear/wheel clutch sensor?...or something - had a D4 light flashing...so, serviced her with new fluid that day ( Sept 2019) and had the guy fix the 'flashing light' issue. so far , so good. well...now i've installed a 3rd class trailer hitch...and understand this thing can tow up to 3500lbs. so.. thinking about utilizing that. right...on to the Question: would it behoove at this point ( 170K miles) to install a Trans cooler? any idea what an average shop might charge to do that? thanks.

Can you install a transmission fluid inline filter on both the intake and the outlet hoses? How often do you recommend changing these filters? Every 30K or 45K miles?

What is the brand/model number of the inline transmission fluid filter you use?

my car (bmw 530 2003) atf drain leaves 4qt ATF in the Torque Converter. TC has no drain plug. is best practice to do basic drain 2-3 times or is there a cool idea to force drain of the TC in addition to the cooling lines ?

Would it be safe to add an inline trans filter between the trans cooler and trans on a 2013 Rogue CVT?

How often would you recommend changing the filter? Where can I buy that filter?

Thanks for making video

When does that filter need to be changed? Will that filter work for any transmission.

Very high performance vehicles like race cars or sport cars, heavy trucks have manual transmission and have an oil cooler,and can even oil heaters. The oil suffer from heat caused by friction,rolling etc and can loose its properties and cause parts to wear out quicker if not cooled down. manual transmission can have oil pumps for its own lubrication too. all is a question of size and use.

Hey Eric i didn't know how else to ask but through a comment on your video....I'm having issues with my windshield washer reservoir on my 05 Chevy equinox. I fill it and leave it no leaks when I drive around by the time the trips done I'm out of washer fluid. Obviously I have a leak no doubt just thought maybe there is something you can recommend to fix the leak without having to replace the whole thing. Addition to that I don't know the location of the leak...

Hello kind sir, would you be able to tell me what’s the part number for that fancy in line filter you bought? I can’t find it anywhere.

Eric, I have a 1989 ford f-250 with a c6 trans. I want to install a trans temp guage. The question is... whare do I install the temp probe??? Thanks

Why not simply use the airline in the first place and not use the can of cleaner? Thanks your videos Eric, Im always learning something new here thanks to your generosity in giving time to share tips. Thankyou

Hey Eric. I drive a 1991Honda Prelude SR and I believe the engine has been swapped at one point. So recently i was poking around and could not find a transmission dipstick. So i had a friend tell me there would be a sight glass on the bottom of the tranny but it turns out there isn't one. Is there any other way of checking/adding fluid? Thanks!

2005 Acura RL 106000 miles on it. Not sure if transmission fluid has been changed what should I do? Thx!!!

wear you put the filter doesnt look very accessible for replacement. would you have to take the transmission back out?

Thanks, thats was good to know.

I remember reading somewhere that since Honda's are so sensitive about their transmission fluid that a filter may change the overall consistency of thefluid/remove any additives that are supposed to go into the transmission, is this true?

Will the filter lower the return pressure and cause a poor lube situation. I think my external filter caused this. My 700r4 rear planets were destroyed. I would be interested in a response to this

Is this filter is a filter gasoline or Custom Filter Oil Gearbox?

hi eric i have a problem for my 2006 chrysler 300,the transmission its like jumping while in 10 to 20 mph in the highway.can you help me about this trouble brother,,i wait for your response sir,

DO you have to purge air or pump new fluid into transmission cooler or this will happen after transmission is tested?

My 2001 acura tl with 161k miles and brand new acura dealer transmission with 30k miles. When i let go of the accelarator the car gives a jerk back motion. Recently replaced front mount. Other mounts look ok.

Thanks for the explanation. My comment was motivated by Eric not mentioning the cooler was as integrated unit with the radiator, and judging from the amount of salt under the car and the age of the car. I would have replaced the hoses anyway, cheap insurance.

Kindly, my rav4 2008 has 125700 miles on it, should I flush the transmission fluid or just change the fluid and filter without flushing? I Do need your answer please.

installing that inline filter might make the flow rate not within Honda specs and end up shortening the life of the transmission......please update us on the effect of that filter whether good or bad :D

could you do a video on a 2010 dodge caliber rush with a 2.4L transmission fluid and filters. I have call many places and know one could tell me how to do it. thank you for your time.

My Honda oddessy transmission is over heating but jumps gears when hot but it shifts very good before that what can I do

How do you refill and check transmission oil level with a cooler installed???

Hello I had a new radiator replaced in my 2000 323i BMW. Not to long afterwards and for the first time I started having issues with my automatic ransmission shifting gears. The diagnosis water and coolant in transmission. What could have happened? Help!

wow i wish toyota had that transmission filter you just installed , it will just make it easier to replace the filter instead of having to open the transmission oil pan

how do i flush the whole transmission? i installed a used transmission on my 97 Honda CR-V. (new torque converter, and shifting selinoids) the car rides fine for about 6.5 miles. then slips gear and wont move anymore... i didnt realize i was supposed to flush the coolant lines and drove it about 6 miles after the tranny swap and it messed up again and slipped out of gear and wouldnt move anymore. now there is crud and gunk all through the transmission right? im desperate for help someone please ask me questions and give me some advice! thanks.

nice informativr video eric, people need.to understand how important this is to their transmission, i had a buddy fry his transmission towing a trailer through 2 states, the torque converter was fried and eventually when you put it in Drive it wouldn't move, its why manuals are betrer for towing.

Is it ok to use type a transmission fluid from the dollar store?? I have a leak an can't afford to buy the dex for 6.99 to have of simply leak out, I've tried to find the leak but I haven't been able too, mechanic is just out of my budget at the moment..

I have rust in one of the fittings. Cooler sat for about 2 years. Any reply appreciated cheers from Australia 🙂

Do you have to put fluid in your transmission cooler on your boat before you install it

except if that filter clogs up what do u do then? rebuild and start over? lol looks kinda small.. how often should it b changed?

@eksine

6 жыл бұрын

Take the clamps off and put on new filter genius

What brand and part # is this filter? Will it work on a Lincoln LKZ?

how to flush all ATFs in the system? any vids on that?

I have a 1998 Mitsubishi 3000gt, the car would not start, it wont even turn over. the battery is good but when i turn the key it just makes a click. After it sits over night it will start though and runs great. Could it be the relay? ANYHELP would be great!