Can AT fluid be changed without pressurizing the system?

[thanotosq]

Hello,

I just bought a MZ3 a few months ago and am plannning a fun spring of fluid changes and wanted to know if the AT fluid can be changed in my garage or if I have to take it somewhere. I hear that some AT have to be pressure flushed and pressure filled...true? This is my first AT car...ever...and it will be my last...unless my wife wins...and she probably will...

 

[weakdog85]

no you do not have to have it flushed. but draining it only gets some of the old fluid out. drain, refill, run the car for a little bit to get the extra metal out, drain again, fill again. enjoy!

 

[autotechart]

The best thing I'd recomend is take it to your local service center or Mazda dlr and pay the 125.00 and get a BG brand transmission flush. It completely transfuses all the fluid and will be like new with no side effects. I work at a dlr and highly recomend this service. I BG my cars every year. my 2 cents.