- Feb 13, 2009
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I have never changed my tranny fluid in any of my previous cars. Is it hard to do? I know this is kinda a noob question. I just am a little nervous about attempting this myself. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks
Wondering if we are talking about manual or auto, I was always under the impression that manual transmissions rarely required fluid change, I am probably not up on newer technology but I am still running my original fluid in my manual trans since 11/04. Any info would be appreciated.
You actually have that a little backwards. Automatic transmissions nowadays almost never need their fluids changed.
I'm a firm believer in regular filter and fluid changes in anything automatic from experience with our fleet of Ford trucks. I know that manufacturers switching to synthetic fluids has helped a lot, but that doesn't mean you should stop doing regular maintenance.
Ken04 is right on the mark, but I think the fill plug is on the passenger's side.
I'm a firm believer in regular filter and fluid changes in anything automatic from experience with our fleet of Ford trucks.