Transmission fluid change

[dan765]

Hello,

I've got a 2012 Sedan. 93,3xx miles on it. I recently purchased it and I don't know if the tranny fluid was changed.

My questions is, should I take it to the dealership to get it changed (they'll charge $250) or should I take it to my mechanic to change it (he'll charge $150)?

What are your thoughts?

 

[princelybug]

I'm going to assume your mechanic is a competent one you trust. Having said that, definitely take it to your indy. Tranny fluid changes aren't difficult to perform.

 

[EdP]

Hello,

I've got a 2012 Sedan. 93,3xx miles on it. I recently purchased it and I don't know if the tranny fluid was changed.

My questions is, should I take it to the dealership to get it changed (they'll charge $250) or should I take it to my mechanic to change it (he'll charge $150)?

What are your thoughts?

Any experienced mechanic can do it. What is critical is using the correct fluid. Check your manual.

 

[carguy75]

Hello,

I've got a 2012 Sedan. 93,3xx miles on it. I recently purchased it and I don't know if the tranny fluid was changed.

My questions is, should I take it to the dealership to get it changed (they'll charge $250) or should I take it to my mechanic to change it (he'll charge $150)?

What are your thoughts?

Personally, I would trust the dealership since they will have an record of the fluid change if anything goes wrong or was not done properly and can be held accountable.

The personal mechanic route is hard to recommend, because if the local mechanic is not really trust worthy(who really knows) and then if something bad happens later based on a improper fluid change procedure than you will never know if the mechanic blames the issue on an aging transmission to cover it up and possibly charge you more to correct the issue caused by him/her self.