ATF Change

[CJF]

thanks for the help, i replaced just shy of 5 quarts, the old fluid looked bad

I'd drop the pan next time. Clean or replace the filter screen, and check for metal shavings on the magnets in the pan.

Curtis

 

[Rookie2]

Ya know, why do you guys change the tranny fluid so much, i know its good PM, but if the fluid looks good and does not look/smell burnt then why waste money?

Keep in mind a drain and fill is only changing about a 1/3 of the amount of ATF in the system, so it's not exactly a full exchange. That's why most increase the increment, that and the whole drain and fill process is cheap ($6) and easy (15 minutes and 1 to 1 1/2 beers). Looking at it that way, you can't afford not to change it more often .

BTW, I use Chevron ATF. I think it's hard to beat for price and quality, if you can source it.


Rookie2