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Subject:Re: trans maintenance
From:Caston/Payne
Date:Tue, 18 May 1999 10:51:30 -0400

>Hello list:
>        How often should you change the fluid in the trans.?  Every now and
>then my 82 2.0 LT (5000 miles new to me, 125,000 miles old with no
>maintenance records) is a little stubborn going into reverse, other than that
>pretty smooth shifting.  I was once told not to touch the trans. until
>serious problems arise, sounds like a bad plan I don't like surprises.
>Thanks akbound :)

Change it now. When you do, switch to synthetic and enjoy easier shifting
and you don't have to worry about another gear oil change for a long time,
like 100K!

Later,

Dave & Sherrie
Allentown,PA soon to be VA
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