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should i change my trans fluid

Old Jan 27, 2019 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by rjolly87
It'* hard to say. If it'* in excess of mechanical limits, that'* how it would show up. I usually look in the full history however. I would want to put eyes on the report (you're welcome to PM the VIN) for myself to be sure.
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I tend to agree with the others and it could go either way. If it isn't showing any signs of any problems you could probably happily do a filter change, but then again why do it if it has no problems and you don't drive it much? If it is already slipping, fresh new fluid probably won't help unless you are sure the filter is plugged solid. If you flush it you're pretty much guaranteed problems. If you don't know this vehicle'* history, there'* a chance the transmission isn'tHow many miles do you think is [not a lot of miles]?
rjolly i sent you the vin.in the 6 years.i probably aint going to mess with it since theres nothing wrong with it and dont want to cause more problems
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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by CathedralCub
I tend to agree with the others and it could go either way. If it isn't showing any signs of any problems you could probably happily do a filter change, but then again why do it if it has no problems and you don't drive it much? If it is already slipping, fresh new fluid probably won't help unless you are sure the filter is plugged solid. If you flush it you're pretty much guaranteed problems. If you don't know this vehicle'* history, there'* a chance the transmission isn't



How many miles do you think is [not a lot of miles]?
in the last 6 years prbably put about 10k to 15k i think
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Old Jan 27, 2019 | 09:31 PM
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If it'* a happy transmission and you're not planning any long trips or heavy hauls I'd leave it alone.
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