2002 Mazda Tribute Changing fluid

2002 MAZDA TRIBUTE
91,000 MILES • 6 CYL • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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LAKENREICH
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If the transmission fluid has never been changed, should I change it now or is it too late? Some sites says it can cause more problems if it has not been changed after alot of miles. Thanks Leslie
Jun 12, 2008 at 5:17 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

I would get the transmission flushed rather than just drop the pan, as there is a lot of oil in the torque converter that will be contaminated. A transmission shop will do this job, i would not leave the oil oil in for much longer.

mark (mhpautos)
Jun 12, 2008 at 5:32 AM