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Originally Posted by eaglehawk
... I also have heard that changing it will probably cause more problems and to leave it alone. What should I do? I know I can take it elsewhere and get it done cheaper...
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I won't begin by telling you what you should do, but I will tell you what I would do. If the trans fluid has never been drained, I would recommend that you take it somewhere where they can at least drain the trans and replace the filter. I did this at 60,000 Kms (about 40,000 miles) prior to a 10,000 mile cross country trip through the Rockies.
I did not have the trans power-flushed, as I had heard that this can create problems where none existed previously.
Now, at 130,000 Kms the trans is probably due for another change of fluid and filter and I will either do this myself (it is messy and the fluid goes everywhere except in the catch container!), or I'll have someone else do it, minus the power flush of course.
Others may have a different point of view, however.
Auto trans fluid draining procedures existed long before power-flushes and some of those original transmissions are still in operation. I have a 1970's Chrysler with the original transmission in it that has over 218,000 Kms now. Had the same maintenance as above too.
One product idea that comes up often on this board is the use of an additive called Sea Foam as a supplement to the trans fluid once re-filled. I haven't used it yet, but I understand it does a great job of reducing seal leakage due to age and heat.
Yours to discover.