2001 Chevy Truck transmission service

2001 CHEVROLET TRUCK
150,000 MILES • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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WILLIAMFOY
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Dear sirs:

I have been given 2 trucks do to a relative's death. One is a 2001 Chevy Z-71 and the other is a 1992 Chevy S-10. The Z-71 has a 150,000 miles on it and the S-10 has 170,000 miles on it. Neither one has ever had a transmission service. I was going to service them but have heard that after going so long without servicing the transmission I should not. I have heard that it seems to burn up or tear up the transmission after doing so. Please give me some advice.

Thank you,

William Foy
Aug 15, 2008 at 7:53 PM
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Just do it. IT isn't much different than not changing the engine oil. IT's a filter...filters clog. Fluids deplete in cooling and lubrication qualities. If there is a problem after changing the fluid and filter...it was a problem that was in the wings anyways.


Uhh...Deaths happen in threes from what I heard. ;-) Better warn the next guy that has you in the will.
Aug 15, 2008 at 8:22 PM