I am just wondering how often I need to change the transmission filter on my 1996 SE The current fluid still looks pinkish and it smells like ? trans fluid.
I had a shady guy in a Texaco oil Change business tell me he thought it smelled burnt, I couldn't smell burnt and the color looked pinkish.
So I am looking for advice on this.
James
Transmission Filter Replacement
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ChilinMichael
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Re: Transmission Filter Replacement
Every 15k-20k as per 00Beast's tuneup list.
Here's a topic on it
http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 45&t=10193
Here's a topic on it
http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 45&t=10193
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Jrs3800
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Re: Transmission Filter Replacement
If you used a whit paper towel and the fluid still had a pinkish with a possible light tinge of tan then the fluid is ok and due for a change...
If the fluid was dark brown or black then it would be burnt...
Sounds like you are doing ok..
If the fluid was dark brown or black then it would be burnt...
Sounds like you are doing ok..


