To change transmission fluid or not to change, that is the question
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To change transmission fluid or not to change, that is the question
In spring 2013 I bought a used 2008 G35x (AT), 62k miles when I got it, 72k miles now.
Infiniti recommends the transmission fluid be replaced every 30k miles (exact verbiage is: "Replace automatic transmission fluid" -- I assume they mean a drain/refill, not a flush)
Service records do not show that the previous owner did any tranny fluid replacement, and I also doublechecked this with the local Infiniti dealer, where the previous owner seemed to diligently take their car for the necessary regular service.
I have no current issues that suggest I have a problem with the fluid that I need to address (no burnt smell, etc).
So, my question is: should I go ahead and start regularly doing the tranny fluid replacement, or should I leave well enough alone for now ?
Infiniti recommends the transmission fluid be replaced every 30k miles (exact verbiage is: "Replace automatic transmission fluid" -- I assume they mean a drain/refill, not a flush)
Service records do not show that the previous owner did any tranny fluid replacement, and I also doublechecked this with the local Infiniti dealer, where the previous owner seemed to diligently take their car for the necessary regular service.
I have no current issues that suggest I have a problem with the fluid that I need to address (no burnt smell, etc).
So, my question is: should I go ahead and start regularly doing the tranny fluid replacement, or should I leave well enough alone for now ?
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Good point. Checking again, I was looking under the "Premium Service" recommendation list, which says to replace, no caveats. However, under the "Schedule 1 and 2" service level list, it does have a note to "replace, not just inspect", if towing a trailer.
So, it seems to me that the replace should be done only if a) you are towing or b) if you believe the "Premium" level service recommendations have merit.
I don't tow, and am a bit more conscious of cost/benefit than that, so I will stick with the "inspect" for now.
Thanks for pointing that out.
So, it seems to me that the replace should be done only if a) you are towing or b) if you believe the "Premium" level service recommendations have merit.
I don't tow, and am a bit more conscious of cost/benefit than that, so I will stick with the "inspect" for now.
Thanks for pointing that out.
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