Transmission pan filter change at 159K miles

[N7turbo]

But I won't have to get anything out for at least another 30K miles (1.5 years). When is your ATF due for a refresh?

I'll be doing the first change between 20-30k.

I'm at 8k.

It's going to be a long time.

 

[SparkYellow]

I'll be doing the first change between 20-30k.

I'm at 8k.

It's going to be a long time.

Got it! If this can be done safely at home with minimal mess and cost, folks would be more inclined to do it sooner rather than later.

 

[Dre3511]

After all that was it in your mind worth dropping the pan and changing the filter? I have a 2008 with approaching 150k. Debating on just doing a drain and fill after you having more miles and not much debris on the magnet. Also, can I add some Lucas through the dip stick? Did you try that? Couldn't find instructions in the manual on how to fill it.

 

[SparkYellow]

After all that was it in your mind worth dropping the pan and changing the filter? I have a 2008 with approaching 150k. Debating on just doing a drain and fill after you having more miles and not much debris on the magnet. Also, can I add some Lucas through the dip stick? Did you try that? Couldn't find instructions in the manual on how to fill it.

I did it also also because there was a leak at one corner of the pan. It is worth checking around the pan to make sure that there is no leak. If you are planning to use a Lucas product that is like Lubegard, is it because shifting feels off somehow?

There are different steps that one can take to address most concerns about the automatic transmission. Have you read about resetting the shift pattern?