I suggest only a pan drop, filter replacement, and refill with licensed atf+4 is needed. Not certain what a full flush is but the owner's manual and service manual specifically note a flush is not recommended.
41TE automatic transaxle - flush or just replace fluid?
Hey there, Sebring 2005 convertible here! Time for the oil change in the transmission. Question: 41TE can handle full flush ("dynamic" as we call in Poland) or not ("static")?
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I have downloaded user manual and was looking for the info about this, no hits. Or Maybe I am blind? 
If the transmission filter has never been replaced it would be best to remove the pan and replace the fluid and filter. At the same time there is a magnet in the bottom of the pan which will have very fine or fuzzy metal filings which should be cleaned. Refill the transmission with ATF+4 fluid; no other fluid should be used.
Disconnect the transmission cooler return hose at the transmission. There are 2 hoses attached to the side of the transmission that face the radiator. The hose closest to the right, front wheel is the cooler return hose. Disconnect and redirect the hose into a suitable container. Start the engine and run for about 30 seconds and then immediately stop. You will flush about 1 - 2 liters of old fluid from the cooler. Reattach hose and then refill transmission to proper level.
An owner's manual or user manual would not go into detail about how to service transmission fluid replacement. The following link shows the procedure for removing the pan and replacing fluid.
Disconnect the transmission cooler return hose at the transmission. There are 2 hoses attached to the side of the transmission that face the radiator. The hose closest to the right, front wheel is the cooler return hose. Disconnect and redirect the hose into a suitable container. Start the engine and run for about 30 seconds and then immediately stop. You will flush about 1 - 2 liters of old fluid from the cooler. Reattach hose and then refill transmission to proper level.
An owner's manual or user manual would not go into detail about how to service transmission fluid replacement. The following link shows the procedure for removing the pan and replacing fluid.
Flushing is basically a way to drain your wallet. Listen to what Gerry said.
I will respectively disagree with that statement. Transmission fluid flush will purge the torque converter and transmission cooler and transmission internals of old fluid and replenish with new fluid. Dropping the pan and replacing the filter and fluid allows one to remove any particle debris in the bottom of the transmission pan. But it is extra work to disconnect a hose and flush the cooler. Do service personnel take the extra steps to do that procedure??? And draining the pan does NOT remove old fluid from the torque converter.. . . .Flushing is basically a way to drain your wallet. Listen to what Gerry said. . . . .
So I would offer that one do 2 transmission flushes over a many year time period and then the 3rd service should be a pan drop with fluid drain and filter replacement. That would give the best overall service and advantages of each specific type of maintenance..
The service writer at my dealership recommended first service to be the drop-the-pan service so the filters (the 545RFE on my Ram has two filters) get changed and then the next service it can be flushed. Then continue to alternate the services.So I would offer that one do 2 transmission flushes over a many year time period and then the 3rd service should be a pan drop with fluid drain and filter replacement. That would give the best overall service and advantages of each specific type of maintenance..
Or you can follow the severe service schedule, change the fluid every 30K, and you'll be fine. We don't know how long they last if you do that, but we've got two of them at 180-190K now.I will respectively disagree with that statement. Transmission fluid flush will purge the torque converter and transmission cooler and transmission internals of old fluid and replenish with new fluid. Dropping the pan and replacing the filter and fluid allows one to remove any particle debris in the bottom of the transmission pan. But it is extra work to disconnect a hose and flush the cooler. Do service personnel take the extra steps to do that procedure??? And draining the pan does NOT remove old fluid from the torque converter.
So I would offer that one do 2 transmission flushes over a many year time period and then the 3rd service should be a pan drop with fluid drain and filter replacement. That would give the best overall service and advantages of each specific type of maintenance..
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