dieselenthusiast
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- Zuni Mountains, New Mexico
I just bought a 2000 XJ with 168.000 miles on the auto trany. The trany fluid appears to never have been changed. The fluid is dark brown and looks more like used motor oil. In my case scenario (especially with high mileage), I was told that flushing my transmission system is probably a bad idea and could lead up to problems. Supposedly the flushing process puts more pressure through the lines which could break loose normal build up. The forced pressure not only dislodges build-up, but it uncovers hidden leaks. The end result could lead to premature transmission failure. So, instead of flushing, I was advised to change the transmission fluid by simply draining the pan and adding a little each time until the system is fairly clean. Is this a Myth or Fact?