05-16-2009, 01:09 PM | #29 | |
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My 96 cav has a small dipstick but you have to be under the car or reach all the way down to get it. The owners manual says it never needs to be changed as long as it is used in only normal driving conditions. I changed it when I bought it with 110K and just changed it at 150K and I wont ever change it again. |
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05-16-2009, 02:13 PM | #30 |
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my Harley Fatboy has a dipstick
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you dont. the dealer does
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05-16-2009, 05:39 PM | #32 |
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Both the manual and the auto are sealed?
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05-16-2009, 09:13 PM | #33 |
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It won't need new juice unless something goes wrong or it's going in for a rebuild.
The manual is not sealed but it's not dipstick either it's typical gearbox. Checked from under the car by a hole. This is the hydraulic fluid, it stays good as long as not dirty or burnt. |
12-07-2009, 06:16 PM | #34 |
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I've always wondered about this as sealed transmisisons are practically universal in use no matter which car manufacutre you go to...From my understanding the flush/re-filling of the auto trans fluid is a very delicate process that should only be performed by your dealer or a trusted independent at the appropriate timing(milage interval).
On the flip-side this seems done purposely by car makes to ensure they're complying with whatever recycling/waste disposal standards the EPA has set, and secondly to keep you out of their face with an expensive warranty claim while the car is still under coverage. So you're left holding the bag when the thing finally fails, but hey nothing lasts forever. Whatever the cost I'd be willing to pay though, I love this car! Btw, anyone know what the expected "lifetime" is of any given car? I know the question is as vague as the questioned, but it's a term so loosely thrown around by car manufactures today. Would be a good heads up for car buyers or those intending to keep their cars for the long haul as I'm sure many of us here will.
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12-07-2009, 06:32 PM | #35 |
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Modern GM automatic transmissions carry lifetime fluid under standard driving conditions. You need never change the transmission fluid unless you're racing the car on a regular basis!
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