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I suppose I'll follow the manufacturer's...

I suppose I'll follow the manufacturer's recommendation of 120k, but can't imagine it would hurt to do it more frequently.
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So I was looking over the service schedule for my...

So I was looking over the service schedule for my new-to-me 2011 Acura TL and it says to change the transmission fluid every 120k miles. According to the advice given here, that would be a no-no. ...
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Sounds like a good idea, but then again so did...

Sounds like a good idea, but then again so did flushing after what I thought was 100k miles. A new strainer and pan gasket is only $40 so I wouod say yes, I am going to replace it.
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I just checked my service records and I had a...

I just checked my service records and I had a flush done at 97k. So I'm going to go ahead with a fluid change. Although I'm not going to fush it but rather do a few drain/refills a couple thousand...
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Posted By mossman

Makes sense. Up until now, I thought it was...

Makes sense. Up until now, I thought it was supposed to be changed every 30k. I had an Infiniti G35 that had a rough downshift from 3rd to 2nd and would also remain in too low of a gear when...
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Well that's because my original question wasn't...

Well that's because my original question wasn't vehicle specific. I simply wanted to know whether the method I mentioned would work. Sounds like it won't and that's the answer I expected. One of...
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I don't know about the color, I was just thinking...

I don't know about the color, I was just thinking it is time it needs to be done. Are you suggesting it never needs to be done and the fluid lasts the life of the vehicle? How would a simple drain...
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Posted By mossman

To get all the fluid out of the torque converter....

To get all the fluid out of the torque converter. I could just drain and refill three or four separate times I suppose. I don't think the fluid has ever been changed and the truck has 145k miles. ...
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Posted By mossman

DIY Transmission Flush

I've watched a couple videos and read a few articles about doing a transmission flush and all of them start with draining and refilling the transmission, then disconnecting the cooler line leading to...
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