NAPA Drop the Pan Brochure - Automatic Transmission Service vs Flush (2011)

This is a NAPA Automatic Transmission Parts promotional tri-fold brochure titled "Drop the Pan," dated April 2011 (form number 15-5072). It is a general consumer-education piece rather than a vehicle-specific reference. The brochure explains that properly servicing an automatic transmission every 30,000 miles requires dropping the transmission pan, changing the filter, replacing the fluid, and resealing the unit with a quality gasket. It promotes NAPA Automatic Transmission Service Kits, which are said to contain the right parts for a given application with OE or better fit, form, and function. The brochure argues that modern transmissions handle more horsepower and torque and operate under tighter tolerances, making preventative maintenance important. It advises readers to insist their mechanic drops the pan and replaces the filter every 30,000 miles. It also cautions against transmission "flush" services performed without a filter change, stating that the benefits are marginal and that a flush can even be harmful if contaminants are pulled up through the filter, clogging it or being released back into the transmission. A bold callout states that flush services do not complete or replace an automatic transmission service. Imagery includes a cutaway automatic transmission, a bottle labeled "TRANS FLUID," and a B★K Sales Group / NAPA distributor logo.