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**Buehler445** · 05-01-2009, 11:10 AM

Hey car guys, I want your guys' opinion.

I have a 2006 Pontiac G6. It has a sealed transmission. The car has 72K on it. The service schedule in the manual states that the transmission fluid should be changed at 75K.
I'm a little nervous about getting it flushed. First it's going to cost about a bazillion dollars (roughly). But the transmission has been functioning well, and I'm concerned that disturbing the seals and gaskets to get it flushed may increase the probability of a leak. If there is no real risk of transmission damage by not getting it flushed, it obviously won't be worth it. What are your guys' thoughts? FWIW my dad is an old farmer that knows a lot about motors and he suggested I leave it alone until the fluid begins to change colors.

A few other facts:
1. Transmission shifts fine and on-time.
2. Gears still feel tight when putting the car in drive.
3. Upon inspection, no transmission fluid leaks.
4. The fluid in the reservior still has very very good color. Nice and pink, not dingy at all.
5. Engine/transmission has not been worked hard at all exempting when I got stuck in a snow drift.
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05-01-2009, 11:10 AM	Topic Starter
Buehler445 Supporter Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Scott City KS Casino cash: $2104734	Transmission Fluid Hey car guys, I want your guys' opinion. I have a 2006 Pontiac G6. It has a sealed transmission. The car has 72K on it. The service schedule in the manual states that the transmission fluid should be changed at 75K. I'm a little nervous about getting it flushed. First it's going to cost about a bazillion dollars (roughly). But the transmission has been functioning well, and I'm concerned that disturbing the seals and gaskets to get it flushed may increase the probability of a leak. If there is no real risk of transmission damage by not getting it flushed, it obviously won't be worth it. What are your guys' thoughts? FWIW my dad is an old farmer that knows a lot about motors and he suggested I leave it alone until the fluid begins to change colors. A few other facts: 1. Transmission shifts fine and on-time. 2. Gears still feel tight when putting the car in drive. 3. Upon inspection, no transmission fluid leaks. 4. The fluid in the reservior still has very very good color. Nice and pink, not dingy at all. 5. Engine/transmission has not been worked hard at all exempting when I got stuck in a snow drift. Posted via Mobile Device
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