JimmyJames
New Member
I have a 2012 EL Unlimited that I got used a few years back and is now approaching 150,000. I contacted a mechanic I trust about doing a transmission fluid change. I was under the impression that 150,000 is the first time tranny fluid change was needed, but he said if it was never done before, I might be better off not touching it as long as it is shifting fine and not giving me issues b/c he's seen several that start causing issues shortly after a fluid change if one waits this long to do it. I don't know if prior owner changed fluid. I never tow and don't think prior owner did either, but obviously can't be certain. It shifts fine now, but maybe a little heavy like vehicles do before changing tranny fluid.
Would appreciate feed back on:
1) what is the official and suggested interval to change tranny fluid.
2) if never done, is there any merit to the view of not changing the fluid now? Seems like an odd thing to suggest, but he talked himself out of work.
Thanks.
Would appreciate feed back on:
1) what is the official and suggested interval to change tranny fluid.
2) if never done, is there any merit to the view of not changing the fluid now? Seems like an odd thing to suggest, but he talked himself out of work.
Thanks.