Transmission Fluid Cooler Backflushing and Cleaning
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to JACKING & LIFTING article.
- Install a new oil-to-air (OTA) transmission fluid cooler if there is leakage from the OTA transmission fluid cooler, major metallic failure, multiple clutch or clutch plate failure, or sufficient component wear that results in metallic contamination. For additional information, refer to Transmission Fluid Cooler . For transmission fluid cooler tube backflushing and cleaning, refer to GENERAL PROCEDURES article.
CAUTION:
When internal wear/damage occurs in the transmission, metal particles, clutch plate material and band material can travel into the torque converter and the oil-to-air (OTA) transmission fluid cooler. These contaminants are a major cause of recurring transmission concerns. To prevent future concerns, remove these contaminants from the transmission fluid cooling system before placing the transmission back into use.