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  1. LENNY

    LENNY DI Forum Adept Showcase Reviewer

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    Tranny fluid discolored is not a sign of failure... change it and the filter...If the transmission seems to be slipping between gear changes ... then you have a problem... If it shifts down very hard .... you have a problem...if when you put in gear it clunks loud and hits hard .... you have a problem ..but if all seems ok and it goes thru the changes good... just do the oil change..keep the money in your pocket and whatever you do if it is working properly do not ask a mechanic if something is wrong because of the fluid color....... just change it or they might tell you it needs some repairs and believe me it does not.. just read what i have written you and go from there
     
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  2. MikeP64

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    Draining the oil pan and replacing the filter on an automatic trans is only about half the fluid. You were correct to flush which also replaces the oil in the torque converter and any external cooler and lines. I would question if they actually flushed it or just said they did. Some transmissions have two filters, one inside the pan and one outside.

    The correct fluid in an automatic is crucial to prevent wear. They don't all run on Dexron. Yes the dealers overprice fluids.

    If you have an external cooler, check for proper air flow. Bugs, dirt, birds nests, fan belt, fan shroud, fan clutch ect. If your cooler is built into the radiator, make sure it has good air flow and the rest of the cooling system is good.
     
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  3. Dave_Hounddriver

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    THANK YOU. You may have solved my problem for me. I did have a cooling problem a while back and it has since been fixed but that may be why the transmission fluid was overheating. If so then another change and flush should fix the problem. I hope it is really that simple :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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    Yes. And the comments on your link say: "Better check your car immediately before it’s too late and too expensive to repair it." Which is exactly why I am here in this thread.

    Thanks all for the help.
     
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