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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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How many miles ?

I am approaching 10,000 miles.....I tow a 8500LB TT...........02 / V10/ Auto......is it premature for the first total trannie fluid change?or how long should i wait?.......I want to change over to Mobil 1 trannie fluid.......just getting ready for this years towing.....thx in advance

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Old Apr 27, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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I say go for it!
 
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 08:01 AM
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How many miles ?

When you tow, it's never too early to switch to synthetic. 10,000 miles seems perfect to me! You can wait, but getting a jump on it doesn't hurt.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 09:09 AM
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Preventive maintenance-You can never go wrong!
Definitely go ahead and do it!

Lenny
 
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Old Apr 28, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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How many miles ?

Originally posted by Fishin Technician
I am approaching 10,000 miles.....I tow a 8500LB TT...........02 / V10/ Auto......is it premature for the first total trannie fluid change?or how long should i wait?.......I want to change over to Mobil 1 trannie fluid.......just getting ready for this years towing.....thx in advance

Dan / ft
I say go ahead and do it. Make sure you go ahead and change the filter also.
 
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