On 01 Jan 70 00:00, Chris Krascek wrote to All:   
      
    CK> Hey all,   
    CK> I'm just wondering if the transmission should be flushed versus   
    CK> drained. I had heard a lot of talk with the process to flush and the   
    CK> caustic fluid used which could harm.   
      
   The only fluid used in a flush is more transmission fluid. New fluid is   
   introduced to your system while old fluid is flushed into a holding tank   
   on the flush machine.   
      
    CK>  In talking to the mechanics at the lube shop, he assures me this is   
    CK> not the case. I had it done on another vehicle and it was fine. I   
    CK> think the machine used may have sucked and pumped at the same time   
    CK> but I could be wrong.   
      
   Sucking and pumping is it in a nutshell.   
      
    CK> Also, does brake fluid need to flushed or are they just trying to   
    CK> make money of me?   
      
   It should be 'changed' when it gets dirty. You can do it yourself with a   
   turkey baster (sp), sucking out what's in the master cylinder and   
   replacing it with new fluid. Just don't push on the brake pedal in the   
   process. Eventually the fluid in the lines will sort of recirculate to the   
   master cylinder and you'll have to change it again. But you'll probably   
   have a new car by then...   
      
      
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