Dear Doctor: What is a “transmission flush”? Does the shop use new or recycled transmission fluid? The dealer said they do not pull the transmission pan, unless there is a problem. — Anthony Dear ...

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The automatic transmission in a modern vehicle is a symphony of electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and computer-controlled components. It has pumps, clutch packs, planetary gearsets, a torque ...

Dear Car Talk: I own a 2000 Jeep Cherokee. It needs fresh transmission fluid. What would your honest answer be about the benefits of “flushing” the transmission versus a transmission fluid “change”?