Maximise Workshop Revenue: Why Your Garage Needs the MAHLE FluidPRO ATX 280
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The number of vehicles with automatic gearboxes on UK roads is rising fast. For professional garages, this represents a highly profitable, recurring revenue stream. However, traditional "drain and fill" static oil changes only replace between 30% and 50% of the transmission fluid. The rest remains trapped inside the torque converter, valve body, and cooler lines.
To offer a true, manufacturer-grade service, your workshop needs a dynamic flushing system. The MAHLE FluidPRO ATX 280 Automatic Transmission Service Station sets the industry standard. It replaces up to 100% of the transmission fluid in a single pass while keeping workshop efficiency and cleanliness at an absolute premium.
Here is how the ATX 280 and its advanced oil drain system will streamline your workshop operations and boost your bottom line.
High-Volume Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Control System | Fully automatic, software-assisted via 7-inch colour touch display |
| Fluid Exchange Rate | Up to 100% dynamic fluid exchange in just 5 to 10 minutes |
| Pump Configuration | Dual PWM-controlled hydraulic pumps (8 l/min and 6 l/min) |
| Hose Configuration | 2 x 3m service hoses, 1 x 1.5m dedicated waste oil drain hose |
| Fluid Capacity | 25-litre interchangeable new oil tank, 500ml additive container |
| Connectivity | Integrated Wi-Fi for database updates, Re.Solve remote support, and wireless printing |
Advanced Waste Oil Management and Drainage
In a high-throughput commercial garage, speed, cleanliness, and accuracy are vital. Managing waste oil quickly without creating workshop hazards is critical. The ATX 280 excels here with several purpose-built engineering features:
- ATX 280: Dual-Pump Architecture: Unlike slower, single-pump alternatives, the ATX 280 features two dedicated, pulse-width modulation (PWM) controlled pumps. This setup allows the machine to empty the vehicle's gearbox while simultaneously managing the internal fluid balance, dramatically shortening bay times.
- Dedicated 1.5-Metre Waste Hose: Emptying the internal used oil tank is completely hands-free and clean. Using an independent 1.5-metre drain hose, technicians hook up to your workshop's bulk waste container and trigger the software-guided "Empty Used Oil Tank" process. The machine pumps out the fluid and shuts off automatically when finished.
- ATX 280: Clean Sump Oil Recovery: When dropping the transmission pan to replace a filter, the ATX 280 utilizes an integrated sump recovery function to suck out remaining fluid cleanly. The top of the machine housing features a built-in drain grille for the oil pan, keeping oil spills completely off your garage floor.
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- TX 280: Integrated Load Cell Weighing: Precision prevents costly mistakes. The ATX 280 utilizes high-accuracy electronic scales to measure both the incoming new oil and outgoing spent fluid down to the millilitre, ensuring a mathematically perfect fluid balance.
Error-Free Software and Intelligent DesignThe hardware of the ATX 280 is fully supported by an intelligent software interface that protects your technicians from human error and shields your garage from liability:
Automatic Flow Direction Sensing: Cross-connecting service lines can cause catastrophic pressure damage to a customer's transmission. The ATX 280 eliminates this risk by automatically detecting the direction of the transmission fluid flow upon startup, adjusting its internal routing instantly.
Zero Cross-Contamination: To allow your shop to service multiple vehicle makes safely, the ATX 280 features interchangeable fluid tanks alongside an automated internal circuit flushing cycle. This process cleans the lines thoroughly before a new fluid type is introduced, ensuring total oil purity.
On-Board Database & Remote App
Access over 40 years of vehicle transmission data, oil specifications, and photo-realistic connection point images right on the 7-inch screen. Technicians can also use the FluidPRO ATX Remote Viewer smartphone app to monitor fluid exchange phases while sitting in the driver's seat shifting through gears.
Equip Your Bays with Express Car Parts
Investing in a dynamic flushing system allows independent garages to offer comprehensive, manufacturer-approved maintenance that protects automatic gearboxes against premature wear, sluggish shifting, and costly malfunctions.
Get your workshop ready for the growing automatic market. View full technical details, check stock availability, or purchase directly through the Express Car Parts Online Catalogue today.