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Engine & Drivetrain
changing transmission oil and filter
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<blockquote data-quote="Vic Sorlie" data-source="post: 975162" data-attributes="member: 69241"><p>"To change transmission fluid or not - that is the question." No doubt this is one of the most controversial maintenance issues out there. There are those who work with or who have operated machinery (it was jets for me) for years; that tribe believes you get longevity, best performance and savings in the long run by changing fluids. The other tribe believes in leaving it alone until there's an issue. That issue is component failure. In my experience there are very few shops (dealership or independents) that repair major components; it's replacement, with the attendant cost, downtime and frequently a decision on whether to repair, trade in or call the crusher. There are ways to service these newer trannies - you just have to dig a little. Installing a drain plug the first time you drop the pan is a good start.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Vic Sorlie, post: 975162, member: 69241"] "To change transmission fluid or not - that is the question." No doubt this is one of the most controversial maintenance issues out there. There are those who work with or who have operated machinery (it was jets for me) for years; that tribe believes you get longevity, best performance and savings in the long run by changing fluids. The other tribe believes in leaving it alone until there's an issue. That issue is component failure. In my experience there are very few shops (dealership or independents) that repair major components; it's replacement, with the attendant cost, downtime and frequently a decision on whether to repair, trade in or call the crusher. There are ways to service these newer trannies - you just have to dig a little. Installing a drain plug the first time you drop the pan is a good start. [/QUOTE]
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