Radiator Failure...Tranny Fluid mix

[Gooey Gaybob]

Originally Posted by MDimitri

I had the truck towed tonight, I'll be talking to the service rep tomorrow. Here is a great piece of info on flushing the Transmission and what type of flush is the best for your transmission:

Transmission Flush, Use Caution!

I am not a firm beleiver in synthetic transmission fluid, but to each his own on that subject. I only skimmed the text on the page you posted. I would not recommend using any type of flush additive to your transmission. Use only the proper trans fluid that your trans calls for. Fluid conditioners are Ok after the flushing has been performed, but the flush crap has a bad habit of screwing up the torque converters. The flush compund will likely cause a shudder during TCC lock-up if it is not completely and throughly flushed out before driving.

[finbox]

what model year did the mixing problem effect?

[MDimitri]

2003.

[Vettster]

Originally Posted by finbox

what model year did the mixing problem effect?

Seen this problem posted quite a few times.
Just want to ask has anything been chaqnged on the newer models to prevent this?

[jmsspratlin]

Originally Posted by Vettster

Seen this problem posted quite a few times.
Just want to ask has anything been chaqnged on the newer models to prevent this?

I sure hope so! I read back a few threads and was discouraged to find this happening. I looked back over my paperwork to ensure that I did indeed get the 100K mile warranty add-on. Sorry to those this is happening to, really sucks to own a lux type vehicle of this costs only to have it screw up more than most Geo Metro's. J