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98scenic
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Should I change the Transmission Fluid ?
« on: Apr 29th, 2008, 1:03pm » |
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My car is booked in for a service this coming Thursday at my local garage
Should I get them to change the automatic transmission fluid at the same time, or is it a "sealed for life" gearbox ?
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TiberiuS
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Re: Should I change the Transmission Fluid ?
« Reply #1 on: Apr 29th, 2008, 2:32pm » |
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Hi. No, it's not sealed for life, you can change the fluid and filter quite easily with the sump removed...lots about this on the forums, there's a page with photos on the main site.
Regards, Bruce
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pappa
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Re: Should I change the Transmission Fluid ?
« Reply #2 on: Apr 30th, 2008, 10:17am » |
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I think the autobox oil change is not in the "default" maintenance program, not sure though?
But it definately needs to be changed and with the new filter. I tried to maintain a period of
20.000km on my oils, because in Finland the temperatures may vary quite a lot during a years
cycle. 30.000km would mostly be just fine, but the better you take care of your car, the better
it takes you from a to b...
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mr._floppy
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Re: Should I change the Transmission Fluid ?
« Reply #3 on: Apr 30th, 2008, 4:50pm » |
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Yes, a very wise move, a new filter and fresh ATF can increase the life of your autobox.
Get some quotes from auto transmission specialists.
Your local FMD shouldn't be trusted............... at all, no, I'm only kidding,
or am I ? 
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ren
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Re: Should I change the Transmission Fluid ?
« Reply #4 on: May 1st, 2008, 11:24pm » |
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Just paid out £130.00 with vat for mine
hth when you search for quotes
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