Automatic Transmission Services

[VYMAD]

I don't notice "smoother changes" after doing a fluid/filter change, seems exactly the same as before. I do it to hopefully prolong the life of the tranny.

 

[PeterVX2]

Just had a check of my VX handbook I bought the car new, first auto service is at 110,000km but it says if any of the following conditions are encountered service at 20,000km intervals,
the conditions listed are 'Taxis and door to door stop start running' 'Caravan or trailer towing' 'Extended heavy load high speed operation in temperatures above 35 degrees'
I had my auto serviced by Holden at 50,000km, i think every 20,000km is a bit of an over kill.

Thanks to all for your comments,

I missed the service recomendation at 110,000 KLM in the handbook.

I will get one done in the immediate future for peace of mind. Unfortunately when buying a second hand vehicle where the previous owner does not know what was serviced, better to be on the safe side.


Regards

Peter

 

[Brett_jjj]

I service the auto trans in my VS every 20,000 k's.I give it a hard time, so I service it regularly with a new filter and fluid.Ive had no problems with it so far.Its lasted well considering how its used.I shift manually a lot too in it..I also use it for engine braking when slowing down.Ive put 150,000 k's on it so far.

 

[rocket0000]

serving the auto tranyys depends on the color of the fluid and shifts + how many km on the car and whether or not the fact that you know that your car's tranny was served on a regular basis as well.if the car doesn't shift smooth or you just wanna do a normal service wont hurt at all but don't flush it..... BUT if the fluid is **** and the car had done a lot of km like 150 km or greater flushing or changing fluid is not recommended AT ALL. its better you leave it like that otherwise you'll have slipping problems and causing damage to the torque converter.. i did last week a fluid change and it was really really a messy job guys. you'll see when u drop the pan you'll be covered by fluid next time I'll take it to specialist for 155$ filter gasket and fluid..

 

[RiCeY]

haha you need a big pan to catch the fluid and drop one end first

 

[VYMAD]

serving the auto tranyys depends on the color of the fluid and shifts + how many km on the car and whether or not the fact that you know that your car's tranny was served on a regular basis as well.if the car doesn't shift smooth or you just wanna do a normal service wont hurt at all but don't flush it..... BUT if the fluid is **** and the car had done a lot of km like 150 km or greater flushing or changing fluid is not recommended AT ALL. its better you leave it like that otherwise you'll have slipping problems and causing damage to the torque converter.. i did last week a fluid change and it was really really a messy job guys. you'll see when u drop the pan you'll be covered by fluid next time I'll take it to specialist for 155$ filter gasket and fluid..

Depends on what you regard as a really messy job. I find it's not that bad a job to do myself, just with the car up on ramps. And I don't like the idea of paying for labour I can do myself. Only thing I pay for is tyrefitting as I don't have a wheel balance or wheel alignment machine etc. LOL but then again I am Scottish.....