Transmission Fluid

Upsell: “We were taking a look at your engine and it’s a good idea to go ahead and change your transmission fluid. You want us to take care of that for you?”
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What you need to know:
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–In many cars today, transmission fluid only needs to be changed about every 100k miles.  
– All this depends on your vehicle’s make/model/year and how you drive.
-Give the FIXD Mechanic Hotline a call to double check or check your maintenance timeline.
-If you have had this fluid changed in the last 8 years, then this is probably an upsell
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How to respond:
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‍Your Response: “It says right here my transmission fluid was changed about 40k miles ago. According to my owner’s manual it only needs to be changed every 100k miles or so, so I’ll pass.”