Long time lurker, first time poster.
I've read many of the transmission fluid posts on the forum, and I have a question.
My 2012 has 116k miles, trouble-free, and no issues with the engine or tranny. I'm planning to keep the car for at least a few more years, so I'd like to get the transmission fluid drained and filled (no flush), probably replace the filter/pan, and also drain and fill the differential fluid.
My issue is that I'm wondering if any dealers in my area can even be relied up to do it? Since these cars have a "lifetime" fluid, I'm worried that the dealer would even use the correct procedure to change the tranny fluid, which I can see is not as simple as just dropping the pan and replacing what drains out. The dealer may even tell me "we don't do that since it's lifetime," which is ridiculous, but I've heard it before.
Would anyone have recommendations for a dealer in the NYC/Westchester/Long Island area who can be relied upon to do this work correctly? Or, maybe a private shop? It's so difficult to find a good one, private or dealer.
For the differential fluid, I'm less concerned about having any issues getting it changed, but for the transmission fluid I'm nervous about potentially damaging my car, but I also know I need to change it.
I am agonizing about this, as you can see.
I've read many of the transmission fluid posts on the forum, and I have a question.
My 2012 has 116k miles, trouble-free, and no issues with the engine or tranny. I'm planning to keep the car for at least a few more years, so I'd like to get the transmission fluid drained and filled (no flush), probably replace the filter/pan, and also drain and fill the differential fluid.
My issue is that I'm wondering if any dealers in my area can even be relied up to do it? Since these cars have a "lifetime" fluid, I'm worried that the dealer would even use the correct procedure to change the tranny fluid, which I can see is not as simple as just dropping the pan and replacing what drains out. The dealer may even tell me "we don't do that since it's lifetime," which is ridiculous, but I've heard it before.
Would anyone have recommendations for a dealer in the NYC/Westchester/Long Island area who can be relied upon to do this work correctly? Or, maybe a private shop? It's so difficult to find a good one, private or dealer.
For the differential fluid, I'm less concerned about having any issues getting it changed, but for the transmission fluid I'm nervous about potentially damaging my car, but I also know I need to change it.
I am agonizing about this, as you can see.
