I went to get my oil changed yesterday and they told me I need to get my transmission fluid flushed. They showed me a drop of the fluid and it‘s brown instead of pink but I haven‘t had this car for very long (it‘s used) and I have never had to get a flush before so I am not sure about how much it costs usually. I didn‘t get it then because I didn‘t have the extra $109 to pay for it. Is this a typical price for a transmission flush? I wasn‘t even at a dealership or major chain shop.
the old transmission flush scam is something only females and gay guys have to deal with because auto mechanics think these types of people don't know jack about car maintenance. Your car does not need a transmission flush. As a matter of fact, it is dangerous to get a transmission flush since it will probably shorten the life of your transmission. You can, however, get a transmission fluid change after 150,000 miles (if you have an automatic transmission). The fluid change is another scam because it requires the shop to drain the fluid from the bottom (1/2 the fluid) and suck the other half out of the torque converter through the filler tube. 90% of shops will do it one way or the other but not both. Therefore only half your fluid gets changed. But they charge you for a full fluid change. I would find a new mechanic if I were you. One that owns his own shop.
