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Smokin
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Yes, it was part of my original list. I always carry that stuff around with me.
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Unit 1 would kill me if he knew I posted that picture. That was a few Halloweens ago. He was wearing my Madonna wig.
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Smokin
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Gee thanks Andrew. I either look like a Bulldog or a GUY. I'm not sure which is better.
Being that you are the only one on here that has actually met me in person, you'll probably have them starting to wonder...and me for that matter.
Being that you are the only one on here that has actually met me in person, you'll probably have them starting to wonder...and me for that matter.
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Truth be told, I took that picture, and I was probably holding a BEER, hence the drooling.
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From: Rochdale MA
I'm going to Bradenton. I will be meeting up with Mark and Barry in NC, and Will in Virginia.
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From: Iowa
right now its reliable and you know its not leaking, its clear full and functioning....on 20k tranny fluid I'd let it be and not be trailering on a fresh trans flush. But I am not a great believer in trans flushes anyway, most trans horror stories have " I recently did a trans flush" in them.
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From: Parker, CO
sorry about that, I have seen you in person and know that your are truly smokin. I would not have made the comment if I had not known what you looked like as somebody would take offence to the fact that I am blindly judging them. I take back that comment, forgive me? 
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LMAO!!! We REALLY laid the guilt trip on him, didn't we??? 
Leo --> This has been discussed many times.... But I believe that theory is a bit dishonest. What *I* think happens is that someone starts feeling the tranny act up after neglecting it for 100k, change the fluid, then blames the impending failure on the fluid change. I know, I did the same exact thing on a 700r4 once. It started shifting funny, and slipping a little. I changed the fluid and within 10k, I was replacing the tranny. I KNEW it was on its way out, so I KNEW the fluid change didn't cause the failure. I was hoping it would help. It didn't. I also know that vehicle had been used to tow too heavy of a load for that vehicle, so the tranny was abused. There's no way I'd EVER suggest leaving old fluid in a decent running tranny. If it's still running well and needs a change, change it!!
EDIT: Lisa, if the fluid isn't burnt and you know it wasn't overheated, then let it be. It's not due until 30k, but that's out the window if it isn't pretty red and sweet smelling...
Leo --> This has been discussed many times.... But I believe that theory is a bit dishonest. What *I* think happens is that someone starts feeling the tranny act up after neglecting it for 100k, change the fluid, then blames the impending failure on the fluid change. I know, I did the same exact thing on a 700r4 once. It started shifting funny, and slipping a little. I changed the fluid and within 10k, I was replacing the tranny. I KNEW it was on its way out, so I KNEW the fluid change didn't cause the failure. I was hoping it would help. It didn't. I also know that vehicle had been used to tow too heavy of a load for that vehicle, so the tranny was abused. There's no way I'd EVER suggest leaving old fluid in a decent running tranny. If it's still running well and needs a change, change it!!
EDIT: Lisa, if the fluid isn't burnt and you know it wasn't overheated, then let it be. It's not due until 30k, but that's out the window if it isn't pretty red and sweet smelling...
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sorry about that, I have seen you in person and know that your are truly smokin. I would not have made the comment if I had not known what you looked like as somebody would take offence to the fact that I am blindly judging them. I take back that comment, forgive me?
LMAO!!! We REALLY laid the guilt trip on him, didn't we???
Leo --> This has been discussed many times.... But I believe that theory is a bit dishonest. What *I* think happens is that someone starts feeling the tranny act up after neglecting it for 100k, change the fluid, then blames the impending failure on the fluid change. I know, I did the same exact thing on a 700r4 once. It started shifting funny, and slipping a little. I changed the fluid and within 10k, I was replacing the tranny. I KNEW it was on its way out, so I KNEW the fluid change didn't cause the failure. I was hoping it would help. It didn't. I also know that vehicle had been used to tow too heavy of a load for that vehicle, so the tranny was abused. There's no way I'd EVER suggest leaving old fluid in a decent running tranny. If it's still running well and needs a change, change it!!
EDIT: Lisa, if the fluid isn't burnt and you know it wasn't overheated, then let it be. It's not due until 30k, but that's out the window if it isn't pretty red and sweet smelling...
Leo --> This has been discussed many times.... But I believe that theory is a bit dishonest. What *I* think happens is that someone starts feeling the tranny act up after neglecting it for 100k, change the fluid, then blames the impending failure on the fluid change. I know, I did the same exact thing on a 700r4 once. It started shifting funny, and slipping a little. I changed the fluid and within 10k, I was replacing the tranny. I KNEW it was on its way out, so I KNEW the fluid change didn't cause the failure. I was hoping it would help. It didn't. I also know that vehicle had been used to tow too heavy of a load for that vehicle, so the tranny was abused. There's no way I'd EVER suggest leaving old fluid in a decent running tranny. If it's still running well and needs a change, change it!!
EDIT: Lisa, if the fluid isn't burnt and you know it wasn't overheated, then let it be. It's not due until 30k, but that's out the window if it isn't pretty red and sweet smelling...
I can see Leo's point though. What if the shop does it incorrectly, and I am 400 miles out and on the road before I realize there is a problem and I have nowhere to go to fix the issue. I guess I'll save it for Iowa and do it myself.