Just wondering how religious some of you are out there with trans fluid changes...Or maybe not so religious? I have 66k on my 91 ETC. Trans is shifting SUPERBLY. Shifts as smooth as a hot knife through butter and virtually seamless....But i wonder about the condition of fluid. Its not the nice Magenta color but a light brown almost identical to clean motor oil. No burnt smell, In fact, smells the same as new fluid.
One might suggest to change it...But i am one who is hung up on all the transmission myths out there. One being if its working fine leave it be. I think i am spooked by two incidents in my trans. fluid change history. Changed fluid on a 1975 Mercury Cougar i had way back when at about 96K miles.....Next few days following, Trans. started slipping. Buddy of mine changed fluid on his 91 Lincoln LSC at higher miles...within a few days...trans slipped as well. Coincidence maybe.
As much is argued about flushes as well, But i think a fluid change by pan drop and filter change the best way. Just looking for thoughts
Thanks!
One might suggest to change it...But i am one who is hung up on all the transmission myths out there. One being if its working fine leave it be. I think i am spooked by two incidents in my trans. fluid change history. Changed fluid on a 1975 Mercury Cougar i had way back when at about 96K miles.....Next few days following, Trans. started slipping. Buddy of mine changed fluid on his 91 Lincoln LSC at higher miles...within a few days...trans slipped as well. Coincidence maybe.
As much is argued about flushes as well, But i think a fluid change by pan drop and filter change the best way. Just looking for thoughts
Thanks!