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JT Moderator	Message Posted: Jun 18, 2011 11:01:01 PM Ignore JT Report Abuse How often do you change the transmission fluid in your primary vehicle? Never 25,000 miles (40,000 km) or less 25,000 - 50,000 miles (40,000 - 80,000 km) 50,000 - 75,000 miles (80,000 - 120,000 km) 75,000 - 100,000 miles (120,000 - 160,000 km) Over 100,000 miles (160,000 km) It varies / whenever my mechanic Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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How often do you change the transmission fluid in your primary vehicle?
Never
25,000 miles (40,000 km) or less
25,000 - 50,000 miles (40,000 - 80,000 km)
50,000 - 75,000 miles (80,000 - 120,000 km)
75,000 - 100,000 miles (120,000 - 160,000 km)
Over 100,000 miles (160,000 km)
It varies / whenever my mechanic
Post your thoughts about this poll below.

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achung53 Veteran Author Orange County Posts:487 Points:85,225 Joined:Oct 2012	Message Posted: Dec 14, 2012 9:46:06 AM Ignore achung53 Report Abuse It varies / whenever my mechanic
HFAJR0034 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:6,603 Points:1,194,485 Joined:Jul 2009	Message Posted: Apr 11, 2012 6:06:30 AM Ignore HFAJR0034 Report Abuse every 10,000 miles
roxyone Rookie Author New Hampshire Posts:3 Points:260 Joined:Feb 2012	Message Posted: Feb 27, 2012 5:05:17 PM Ignore roxyone Report Abuse 70,000
mikekoonie Veteran Author Appleton Posts:468 Points:604,035 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 15, 2011 9:15:34 PM Ignore mikekoonie Report Abuse Car is too old I thing it came on the Mayflower no I don't [Edited by: mikekoonie at 12/15/2011 10:17:50 PM EST]
agabeefy Rookie Author British Columbia Posts:17 Points:1,205 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 5, 2011 9:00:06 PM Ignore agabeefy Report Abuse 100.000 km
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,477,320 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Nov 15, 2011 12:03:51 AM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse 50,000 - 75,000 miles
randyt58 Champion Author Atlanta Posts:3,594 Points:751,755 Joined:Feb 2006	Message Posted: Nov 14, 2011 11:28:47 PM Ignore randyt58 Report Abuse never
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,477,320 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2011 9:19:59 PM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse 50,000
sexyreddGA Rookie Author Augusta Posts:15 Points:1,540 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 25, 2011 6:02:20 PM Ignore sexyreddGA Report Abuse never
vijayguneta Rookie Author Atlanta Posts:22 Points:4,660 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 18, 2011 9:03:02 AM Ignore vijayguneta Report Abuse when suggested by the mechanic
Metal_Slug Veteran Author Los Angeles Posts:445 Points:275,940 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Oct 13, 2011 3:26:00 AM Ignore Metal_Slug Report Abuse 100,000 on manual; cut that in half for automatics. Maybe even slightly lower for "extreme conditions."
Dadickinson Rookie Author Tampa Posts:18 Points:1,475 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Sep 29, 2011 10:59:39 AM Ignore Dadickinson Report Abuse I do not know anything about car. But I have a very good Mechanic and when my Mechanic said to do it. That when I get it done.
95Vette Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,600 Points:657,430 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Sep 2, 2011 2:44:07 PM Ignore 95Vette Report Abuse 50K
TexasTon Rookie Author Texas Posts:75 Points:16,925 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2011 4:38:40 PM Ignore TexasTon Report Abuse Every 12K or as close as I can to that.
95Vette Champion Author Missouri Posts:2,600 Points:657,430 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2011 8:54:32 AM Ignore 95Vette Report Abuse 100,000 miles
commins Champion Author Riverside Posts:2,119 Points:1,079,170 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 9:18:18 AM Ignore commins Report Abuse Eagle33PA..... That's transmission fluid, not engine oil .... jeezz!
eagle33PA Rookie Author Pennsylvania Posts:73 Points:15,680 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 7:04:56 PM Ignore eagle33PA Report Abuse Every 3-6000 miles
skb69sa Champion Author San Antonio Posts:3,628 Points:739,075 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Aug 17, 2011 7:49:01 PM Ignore skb69sa Report Abuse It varies / whenever my mechanic
dongo50 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:14,878 Points:2,407,745 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Aug 8, 2011 3:56:11 AM Ignore dongo50 Report Abuse truck-never, car was changed by dealer at 50k because of warranty.
pkhdonovan Champion Author Maine Posts:12,146 Points:2,732,530 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2011 4:08:56 AM Ignore pkhdonovan Report Abuse when my mechanic tells me its needed
elt Sophomore Author Pennsylvania Posts:190 Points:43,800 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 6, 2011 1:57:15 AM Ignore elt Report Abuse 30,000 every
mitta4gas Rookie Author Dallas Posts:13 Points:4,820 Joined:Aug 2011	Message Posted: Aug 4, 2011 11:12:23 AM Ignore mitta4gas Report Abuse -
RoxannaAl Sophomore Author Alabama Posts:248 Points:53,090 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 3, 2011 1:53:09 PM Ignore RoxannaAl Report Abuse 50.000 [Edited by: RoxannaAl at 8/3/2011 2:53:56 PM EST]
johnbwolf All-Star Author Michigan Posts:690 Points:163,510 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2011 4:19:41 PM Ignore johnbwolf Report Abuse 50,000 miles
PICKLEHIMER Champion Author Kentucky Posts:2,343 Points:489,635 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2011 3:30:17 PM Ignore PICKLEHIMER Report Abuse 50,000 mi
monkey102010 Sophomore Author Tampa Posts:231 Points:454,490 Joined:Jan 2011	Message Posted: Aug 2, 2011 2:36:43 PM Ignore monkey102010 Report Abuse I do it myself and I go according to the manual for my car which is every thirty thousand.
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,749 Points:758,500 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 31, 2011 11:05:48 PM Ignore estroh Report Abuse 50,000 - 75,000 miles (80,000 - 120,000 km)
kj71TX Sophomore Author Texas Posts:240 Points:31,820 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 29, 2011 11:33:12 AM Ignore kj71TX Report Abuse it varies, whenever mechanic recommends.
tkdoege49 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:3 Points:260 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 28, 2011 2:31:40 AM Ignore tkdoege49 Report Abuse never, i was never told that you had to...
pcprof Champion Author Austin Posts:9,811 Points:2,477,320 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Jul 23, 2011 12:24:49 AM Ignore pcprof Report Abuse 50000
mausey Veteran Author Twin Cities Posts:272 Points:58,385 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Jul 22, 2011 6:44:48 PM Ignore mausey Report Abuse Never. My mechanic friend does it.
lilman08 Rookie Author Indianapolis Posts:3 Points:690 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 16, 2011 8:24:01 AM Ignore lilman08 Report Abuse 75,000
Kellylundgren2011 Rookie Author Florida Posts:39 Points:9,065 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 15, 2011 7:27:45 PM Ignore Kellylundgren2011 Report Abuse Never
buddyboy8160 Sophomore Author Florida Posts:235 Points:49,020 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 13, 2011 8:37:58 AM Ignore buddyboy8160 Report Abuse Never
LissettTX Rookie Author Dallas Posts:6 Points:1,725 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 12, 2011 12:52:18 PM Ignore LissettTX Report Abuse I go by owners manual.
Luvlots6 Rookie Author New Orleans Posts:16 Points:3,305 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2011 3:43:06 PM Ignore Luvlots6 Report Abuse 30,00 miles
denwabe All-Star Author San Jose Posts:724 Points:145,075 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2011 11:29:28 AM Ignore denwabe Report Abuse Every 30,000 miles
HardeepWA Champion Author Tacoma Posts:1,458 Points:160,460 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 9, 2011 12:15:59 AM Ignore HardeepWA Report Abuse It varies / whenever my mechanic recommended.
CoolLashes Rookie Author Miami Posts:29 Points:5,530 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2011 1:03:01 PM Ignore CoolLashes Report Abuse When needed.
OaklandInvaders Champion Author San Jose Posts:2,493 Points:595,955 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2011 12:07:21 PM Ignore OaklandInvaders Report Abuse Between 90 to 100K miles on older cars. Newer cars 2007+ can stretch out to 100-125K. Always consult with your owner's manual on maintenance intervals and by your climate-road-type of driving factored conditions.
dwight4 Rookie Author North Carolina Posts:5 Points:500 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Jul 6, 2011 12:00:25 AM Ignore dwight4 Report Abuse 3- 6 months
whiskaers Rookie Author South Carolina Posts:2 Points:7,100 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2011 8:43:11 PM Ignore whiskaers Report Abuse My Lincoln LS has a sealed transmission. Not changed.
xwave97 Champion Author Salt Lake City Posts:1,295 Points:198,160 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2011 10:09:46 AM Ignore xwave97 Report Abuse 75k to 100k
estroh Champion Author Indiana Posts:3,749 Points:758,500 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Jul 4, 2011 12:43:02 AM Ignore estroh Report Abuse 75,000 - 100,000 miles (120,000 - 160,000 km)
buddyboy8160 Sophomore Author Florida Posts:235 Points:49,020 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2011 8:42:49 PM Ignore buddyboy8160 Report Abuse Between 50,000 - 70,000 miles
dre596 Rookie Author Hartford Posts:87 Points:463,830 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Jul 3, 2011 7:22:27 AM Ignore dre596 Report Abuse never
tonyb166 Rookie Author Indiana Posts:25 Points:1,095 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 2, 2011 3:18:00 PM Ignore tonyb166 Report Abuse Never
livable1 Champion Author New York Posts:2,323 Points:283,265 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2011 11:16:59 AM Ignore livable1 Report Abuse When recommended
777Aviator Champion Author St. Louis Posts:2,676 Points:393,145 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Jul 1, 2011 4:33:59 AM Ignore 777Aviator Report Abuse 25 - 50 k
bja0030 Champion Author New Mexico Posts:3,194 Points:535,930 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Jun 30, 2011 11:43:14 PM Ignore bja0030 Report Abuse 5 to 10,000