when do you REALLY need to change the tranny fluid????
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..... of course, that depends ..... the sooner the better......
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30K seems fine .......... but I would not criticize anyone that would perform this service sooner ...... 15K ....... in fact, I would commend them ...................
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price a trans replacement or rebuild .... and you may quickly schedule the trans service ........
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the going rate - depending on the 'service' *** - appears to be in the $50-180 range .....
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*** - there is a difference in the service performed by many shops and/or dealers ........ some change the fluid only ....... some 'flush' the fluid only ....... some drop the pan and change the fluid and filter ........
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also - don't forget about the transfer case
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