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Old 09-11-2013, 02:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Brian425 View Post
I say change it. I know all about the arguments about change tranny fluid regularly or never at all. (I am a change it group.) I say change it every 30k miles or 2 years. If you buy a used vehicle, unless you know that tranny fluid changes were done, do not change it.

The issue I see here is that you have opened up the trans. Once you drop the pan and store the tranny fluid, you do not know how much contamination it encountered. In the catch pan, in the jug/jugs to store it, dust and grit in the breeze, etc.

I definitely agree that you should find the fluid recommended by the manufacturer of the trans. If the spec simply says, Dextron VI ATF, buy your choice of premium ATF (I won't name brands for fear of opening a can of worms.)
Thanks, yes I decided to replace the oil with ZF Lifeguard 6 Automatic Transmission Fluid - ATF - is the equivalent to Shell M-1375.....I think my tranny oil is bit low cause by the leaky sleeve and I ordered 11 liters
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