Thoughts on Changing Transmission Fluid

[Brandon002]

Why not change the fluid at regular intervals to keep the fluid within spec?

So how long does a filter "hold wear materials" before the filter needs to be replaced? How long to the magnets accumulate metal particles before they need to be cleaned off?

You mean to tell me that a filter that collects wear items will perform as well as a new filter for the entire life of the transmission?

A new filter is going to perform better than an old filter. I saw my old filter after they removed it and it looked disgusting.

So maybe the fluid will last forever, but the filter needs to be changed and that requires replacement of the fluid.

And stop posting excerpts from an article on engine oil, you said it yourself, engine oil and transmission fluid are two entirely different animals.

You go right ahead and believe the "lifetime" claim on the transmission fluid/filter etc... I'll continue to change mine at intervals as it gives me piece of mind and COULD possibly save me major repair bills down the line.