2000 Toyota Corolla I bought the car used and the previous owner said the fluid was changed. Idk when though. I’ve driven it about 15k miles since then. This is what it looks like now. I am going on a 600 mile road trip for a week on Wednesday and I might not have time to do it unless it’s really n…

Name: Pat Goss talks about Transmission Flushes
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Description: [Pat Goss talks about Transmission Flushes] Tester

[image] carg618: I really want this transmission to last another 200,000 miles at least You can’t be serious ! An automatic transmission lasting for 200000 miles . Stop worrying , 600 miles is nothing . If you have time change it , if not do it when you return from the trip.

[image] carg618: How bad is the condition and can it wait a couple more weeks? [image] Tester

Thanks. It is looking like mine is in the middle of dark red and brown. Would I be okay with just doing a fluid change and not a flush?

[image] carg618: Would I be okay with just doing a fluid change and not a flush? [Pat Goss talks about Transmission Flushes] Tester

23 yr old Corolla? How many miles? What part of country are you? 10 more years?

Yes. 170k miles. Connecticut. Yes at least 10 more years. I plan to keep the car for a very long time

I am serious. I’ll wait until after

I believe this is a big mistake. Your fluid is worn out. You could possibly have a transmission failure on this trip.

I think that is is worn out but idk if a few hundred miles would be that bad for it. It’s not like the fluid is black.

How does the condition of my transmission fluid look?

Maintenance/Repairs

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How does the condition of my transmission fluid look?

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