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Have confidence in your transmission specialist

While automatic transmissions of the 80's are more complicated than ever, have more parts than ever, and operate at higher temperatures than ever, the specialists who repair them are also better than ever. Hands-on experience is not enough to keep them abreast of today's technology. They supplement their high skill levels through subscribing to technical services, through study of manufacturers' manuals and updates, and through reading trade publications.

There are thousands of such specialists. Perhaps one of them gave you this brief insight into how to keep your automatic transmission alive and well. 

Do you drive: 

• more than 15,000 miles a year In stop-and-go traffic 
• on snow and ice
• in dusty and dirty conditions 
• in temperatures above 90 F
On hilly or mountainous terrain 
• or sometimes tow a trailer or a boat? 

Then your driving conditions Are considered "severe". 

You should change your Transmission filter and fluid Every 15,000 miles. 

Check your owner's manual.

Courtesy of the Car Care Council

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