# Transaxle fluid and spark plugs **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [August 25, 2013, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-fluid-and-spark-plugs/81060 "2013-08-25T13:44:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![fpsfreak](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/ecae2f/32.png) [@fpsfreak](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fpsfreak)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2013, 1:44pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-fluid-and-spark-plugs/81060/1 "2013-08-25T13:44:06Z")
i have pontiac vibe 2005.i bought it with 96,000 miles on it.it now has 143,000 miles.i’m about to take it so they can change it.do u guys reccomend i take it to toyota dealer shop or aamco? also which brand of spark plugs should i get? ---
**Author:** ![jesmed1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jesmed1/32/2097_2.png) [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2013, 3:11pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-fluid-and-spark-plugs/81060/2 "2013-08-25T15:11:47Z")
Neither. Check the “Mechanics Files” area on this site to find a trusted local mechanic. Any major spark plug brand should be fine. Check your owners manual to see what it recommends. ---
**Author:** ![circuitsmith](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/circuitsmith/32/40376_2.png) [@circuitsmith](https://community.cartalk.com/u/circuitsmith)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2013, 5:43pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-fluid-and-spark-plugs/81060/3 "2013-08-25T17:43:11Z")
This car has a Toyota engine. Japanese engines work best with the same type of plug they came with from the factory. There’s a label on the underside of the hood listing the part # of the recommended plugs. The brands will be NGK and Denso, either is fine. My 2006 Matix, which has the same engine calls for: Denso SK20R11 NGK IFR6A11 ---
**Author:** ![Caddyman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/caddyman/32/23_2.png) [@Caddyman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Caddyman)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2013, 5:47pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-fluid-and-spark-plugs/81060/4 "2013-08-25T17:47:13Z")
Avoid Aamco period. ---
**Author:** ![MikeInNH](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/a587f6/32.png) [@MikeInNH](https://community.cartalk.com/u/MikeInNH)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2013, 6:04pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-fluid-and-spark-plugs/81060/5 "2013-08-25T18:04:20Z")
NOT AAMCO… I take mine to a local transmission shop. Far cheaper then the dealer…and they are very very knowledgeable. ---
**Author:** ![asemaster](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/5f9b8f/32.png) [@asemaster](https://community.cartalk.com/u/asemaster)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2013, 6:15pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-fluid-and-spark-plugs/81060/6 "2013-08-25T18:15:35Z")
I think you would do fine to find a local independent garage to do your service and repair work. Ask your friends, neighbors, coworkers for a recommendation. There’s no reason an independent shop can’t take care of 95% of your needs on this car. Be sure they use the correct fluid for your car. Spark plugs should be Denso or NGK. I wouldn’t put anything else in that car. ---
**Author:** ![VDCdriver](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/vdcdriver/32/30_2.png) [@VDCdriver](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VDCdriver)\ **Post date:** [August 25, 2013, 6:17pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/transaxle-fluid-and-spark-plugs/81060/7 "2013-08-25T18:17:14Z")
AAMCO (also, Lee Myles, Cottman & Mr. Transmission) should be avoided at all costs. In addition to the probability that they will find additional problems with your transmission (that don’t really exist), they have a history of poor workmanship. Find an independent trans shop in your area that has been in business for at least 3 years, and you are much more likely to have somebody competent working on your vehicle, and you are likely to pay less than you would at a chain transmission shop.