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Originally Posted by Stevo2
When doing preventative service on a tranny, always change the filter, pan gasket and adjust the bands if they can be. Once the bands slip, it's too late. Use the correct TYPE fluid and don't try to cut corners. All types of fluid are available from your local stores and you don't have to get it from the dealer. If you don't do this now you will pay the $2500 sooner to get the tranny replaced. You can get reusable pan gaskets from the dealer. They are much better than the cork ones. You should also try to torque the pan bolts. Beg, borrow or rent a torque wrench.  |
All good adivice, but some folks suggest you "upgrade" to ATX-4. I have not been able to find ATX-4 except at the dealer. I went to buy ATX-4 for my neon, and the parts and fluid were going to be more than $70. I asked what it would cost if they did it, and they have an ongoing $99 tranny service special which includes the bands adjustment. I asked for the upgrade to ATX-4, and got it for free. At $99, It didn't make sense to risk spilling tranny fluid on the driveway, just to save $25.