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PD Moderator	Message Posted: Jan 25, 2010 3:03:24 PM Ignore PD Report Abuse Many folks get their oil changed regularly, but when was the last time you had your transmission fluid checked or replaced? You may say that you have a sealed transmission, and that replacing the fluid is not possible- but it is possible! While some vehicles feature transmission fluid dipsticks to check your fluid level, some do not, also called "sealed transmissions". Both can be serviced and should be regularly. Transmission fluid is the lifeblood of your car, just as much as engine oil, which some people forget. Either way, to avoid having your transmission prematurely fail, I would strongly suggest having your fluid level and unit checked to ensure thousands of miles of motoring. While you're at it, some transmissions... Visit GasBuddy Blog for full article

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Many folks get their oil changed regularly, but when was the last time you had your transmission fluid checked or replaced? You may say that you have a sealed transmission, and that replacing the fluid is not possible- but it is possible!

While some vehicles feature transmission fluid dipsticks to check your fluid level, some do not, also called "sealed transmissions". Both can be serviced and should be regularly. Transmission fluid is the lifeblood of your car, just as much as engine oil, which some people forget. Either way, to avoid having your transmission prematurely fail, I would strongly suggest having your fluid level and unit checked to ensure thousands of miles of motoring.

While you're at it, some transmissions...

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sdslim Champion Author Florida Posts:1,890 Points:1,712,570 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Jan 12, 2011 5:17:54 PM Ignore sdslim Report Abuse If the fluid is to low, the transmission dies. It happened to me.
OHMS Champion Author Orange County Posts:13,727 Points:1,693,830 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Jan 11, 2011 10:22:21 PM Ignore OHMS Report Abuse thanks for reminding us
Let2011 Sophomore Author Vancouver Posts:172 Points:28,170 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Jan 8, 2011 1:23:50 AM Ignore Let2011 Report Abuse thanks for reminding
ricker2332 Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,932 Points:774,850 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Dec 10, 2010 3:16:43 AM Ignore ricker2332 Report Abuse Depending on how you drive, change the transmission fluid at least every 20,000 to 30,000 miles.
PathfinderSC Champion Author South Carolina Posts:9,526 Points:1,832,590 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Dec 7, 2010 8:45:19 PM Ignore PathfinderSC Report Abuse Got a 93 toyota with over 400 thousand miles ,and changed the transmission fluid 7 times. and still changing like a new one.
KnoxGasPriceSpy Champion Author Knoxville Posts:140,879 Points:921,770 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Nov 30, 2010 5:04:11 PM Ignore KnoxGasPriceSpy Report Abuse I'm about due....soon..
NAlabama All-Star Author Huntsville Posts:882 Points:183,005 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Nov 29, 2010 10:38:52 AM Ignore NAlabama Report Abuse great reminder, it's on the list.
Nicanite Champion Author Flint Posts:4,930 Points:988,945 Joined:Jul 2010	Message Posted: Nov 24, 2010 9:39:53 AM Ignore Nicanite Report Abuse Thanks. I.m planning on doing a filter change and a full fluid flush soon.
TheDix Champion Author Ontario Posts:3,096 Points:600,475 Joined:Dec 2009	Message Posted: Oct 19, 2010 5:19:01 PM Ignore TheDix Report Abuse Thanks for the reminder.
Grizdad Champion Author San Bernardino Posts:5,540 Points:785,825 Joined:Oct 2010	Message Posted: Oct 17, 2010 6:10:36 PM Ignore Grizdad Report Abuse Thanks for the reminder. Been way overdue.
ricker2332 Champion Author Orange County Posts:3,932 Points:774,850 Joined:Aug 2010	Message Posted: Oct 6, 2010 3:18:00 AM Ignore ricker2332 Report Abuse Make sure to perform this very important service regularly.
SUPERQUACK Champion Author Sacramento Posts:6,131 Points:1,912,805 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Sep 9, 2010 3:26:20 PM Ignore SUPERQUACK Report Abuse Yes don't forget trans
EVBuddy Champion Author Nevada Posts:16,695 Points:3,032,570 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Sep 8, 2010 11:05:33 PM Ignore EVBuddy Report Abuse Absolutly!
POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,148 Points:828,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Sep 3, 2010 6:09:35 PM Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse How could you forget that?
gasokie Champion Author Oklahoma Posts:3,448 Points:1,326,225 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 31, 2010 1:43:37 PM Ignore gasokie Report Abuse Make sure your transmission is serviced by a qualified person. I have had (2 times) major transmission problems after having the fluid changed--on fairly new cars.
highwaymanVA Rookie Author Virginia Beach Posts:22 Points:12,155 Joined:Apr 2010	Message Posted: Aug 29, 2010 8:05:17 PM Ignore highwaymanVA Report Abuse yep!
Vette1967 Champion Author Albany Posts:5,972 Points:1,277,725 Joined:Jun 2009	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2010 12:38:00 AM Ignore Vette1967 Report Abuse An excellent reminder for everyone.
POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,148 Points:828,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2010 11:18:09 PM Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse ok; i promise
albert2008 Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:7,362 Points:1,482,960 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 5, 2010 8:52:58 PM Ignore albert2008 Report Abuse it is what it is
Pete12 Champion Author Albany Posts:4,878 Points:1,645,955 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2010 8:28:55 PM Ignore Pete12 Report Abuse Anybody that needs to be reminded to service their transmission shouldn't be driving.
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POLELANE Champion Author Ohio Posts:7,148 Points:828,370 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Jan 28, 2010 4:13:29 PM Ignore POLELANE Report Abuse my third read of daily news is almost always one of these oldies but goodies. I wouldn't know a blog from a blob; I'm amused by the self righteous members who get so upset. find a way around it and smile; aren't you happy?: don't you get paid while you're doing thing waiting for your next job to be ready to haul; or the next ""real"" work hits your inbox?
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 11:41:50 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse of course, it's a PD BLOG... funny that it somehow ends up under "recent NEWS" on the front page.. seems there's any where from 1 to 5 BLOGS - that's not what I call NEWS... alas,... it's GB employees... guess they're above all the rest of us and all the rules.
honda0105 Champion Author Tallahassee Posts:18,643 Points:1,611,470 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 11:39:44 PM Ignore honda0105 Report Abuse dabayer: yea, but some vehicles DO need it every 3,000 - diesel trucks that tow heavy loads are on example.
dabayer Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:2,753 Points:624,055 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 3:09:44 PM Ignore dabayer Report Abuse Agree with "tomog', " Check all fluids according to the owners manual, including the transmission." Save your money. Oil changes every 3,000 miles are OVERKILL. Most new cars need it every 5 - 7.5k . See your manual.
ChuckGVT Champion Author Vermont Posts:6,703 Points:1,694,925 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 3:03:41 PM Ignore ChuckGVT Report Abuse Old blog.
findcheap Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:9,607 Points:2,011,825 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 10:30:58 AM Ignore findcheap Report Abuse old story, to which I had posted some disagreements
ky_commuter75 Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:6,896 Points:1,817,790 Joined:Jul 2005	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 9:00:21 AM Ignore ky_commuter75 Report Abuse old news
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,071 Points:2,347,460 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 8:27:00 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Check all fluids according to the owners manual, including the transmission.
PhilMils Champion Author Virginia Posts:6,264 Points:1,186,390 Joined:Dec 2008	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 8:11:31 AM Ignore PhilMils Report Abuse Good reminder.
Spetsnaz Champion Author Dayton Posts:1,879 Points:619,480 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:36:27 AM Ignore Spetsnaz Report Abuse A Great Mechanic who is loyal to his customers will already do that in an oil change!
Jamer Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:8,769 Points:1,638,210 Joined:Jul 2002	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:34:54 AM Ignore Jamer Report Abuse Great Advice.
ssect8 Champion Author Hartford Posts:7,999 Points:2,094,620 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:33:34 AM Ignore ssect8 Report Abuse Old news.
9C1 Champion Author Chicago Posts:22,869 Points:4,248,535 Joined:Jul 2001	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:31:59 AM Ignore 9C1 Report Abuse A good idea that needs repeating.
foxups Champion Author Toledo Posts:3,252 Points:645,060 Joined:Feb 2004	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:31:35 AM Ignore foxups Report Abuse done already
biza4u Champion Author New Haven Posts:8,533 Points:1,629,850 Joined:Jan 2007	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:28:01 AM Ignore biza4u Report Abuse Old news
rocket_ron Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:6,296 Points:1,988,445 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:27:57 AM Ignore rocket_ron Report Abuse Wow, this one is sticking around for a while.
FunkyPMonkey Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,465 Points:1,155,650 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:25:32 AM Ignore FunkyPMonkey Report Abuse day 3 on this one
Stevedog Champion Author Michigan Posts:3,858 Points:1,947,620 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:25:28 AM Ignore Stevedog Report Abuse another slow news day?
PurduePete86 Champion Author Indiana Posts:2,164 Points:1,155,770 Joined:Apr 2007	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:24:46 AM Ignore PurduePete86 Report Abuse Flush and change fluid every 30-40k miles for trouble free transmissions.
zdn Champion Author New Jersey Posts:1,751 Points:1,123,620 Joined:Sep 2009	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:21:34 AM Ignore zdn Report Abuse good art
Beboper Champion Author Virginia Posts:8,737 Points:2,165,740 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:19:09 AM Ignore Beboper Report Abuse old news
capt455 Champion Author North Carolina Posts:1,423 Points:817,335 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:16:58 AM Ignore capt455 Report Abuse I at least just follow the manufacturers service schedule, if not more frequently. I have a friend with an '04 model truck with over 100K on the odometer who has never had the transmission fluid and filter changed.(!)
TomT2Lee Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:5,357 Points:1,598,730 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Jan 27, 2010 7:14:06 AM Ignore TomT2Lee Report Abuse This articles trannie must be stuck in neutral cause this article is hanging around even though the green light for it to go is on.