Chevrolet: how often to change tansmision fliud, car maintanance, screen filter


Question
Hello experts,
How often do we need to change transmission fliud. My car is Buick mod 97, milage/145000.I have no idea about the manufacturer recommendation because I don't do the car maintanance there. Could you tell if i have to do it now. Thank you.

M.Chad  

Answer
HI
MIKE, YES IT IS TIME ABOUT 100000, LATE BUT AS LONG AS YOU DO NOT HAVE ANY TROUBLE WITH IT, CHANGE FLUID AND SCREEN /FILTER , YOU COULD GO TO A TRANNY SHOP LIKE AAMCO OR ONE LIKE IT NEVER HAVE A GAS STATION DO IT AS IT IS NOT A DAILY ITEM AT SHOPS AND GAS STATIONS AS YOU CAN GET A TRANNY CHECK UP AND FLUID AND FILTER CHANGE WITH A GOOD CHECK UP FOR LESS THAN 100. AND THAT IS BY EXPERTS.IF YOU NEVER HAD IT CHANGED I THINK IT IS WORTH LOOKING INTO, AS IF THE TRANNY GOES IT WILL COST A REAL LOT TO REPAIR AS MUCH AS A FEW GRAND. THANKS GOOD LUCK
ROGER