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Old Jun 24, 2014 | 06:20 PM
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Hi Guys it is time for a transmission fluid change. I got 179.99 price from my local Chevy dealership. Is this a fair deal? Thanks
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I would say it's fair is I recently got two quotes for automatic transmission service. The Chevrolet dealer was $239.00 and an independent Corvette preferred auto care service was $201.17.
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I would say it's fair is I recently got two quotes for automatic transmission service. The Chevrolet dealer was $239.00 and an independent Corvette preferred auto care service was $201.17.
Thanks i feel better
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How often should auto trans be serviced? I Just recently brought a c5 30k miles on it. Is it worth changing it?
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Originally Posted by grasshopper645
How often should auto trans be serviced? I Just recently brought a c5 30k miles on it. Is it worth changing it?
Here's what my '03 owner's manual states on this:

50,000 Miles (83 000 km)
Change automatic transmission fluid and filter if the
vehicle is mainly driven under one or more of these
conditions:

- In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches 90°F (32°C) or
higher.
- In hilly or mountainous terrain.
- Uses such as high performance operation.

If you do not use your vehicle under any of these
conditions, change the fluid and filter at
100,000 miles (166 000 km). Manual
transmission fluid doesn’t require change.


That said, I bought my '03 with only 8500 miles on it, but right after I got it I went ahead and changed all the fluids just for my peace of mind.
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