# When should I change ATF? (1998 Ford E150)

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-i-change-atf-1998-ford-e150/137017>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** e150, ford\
**Created:** [March 23, 2019, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-i-change-atf-1998-ford-e150/137017 "2019-03-23T02:08:56Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 2\
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**Author:** ![neilabrahams](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/71c47a/32.png) [@neilabrahams](https://community.cartalk.com/u/neilabrahams)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 2:08am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-i-change-atf-1998-ford-e150/137017/1 "2019-03-23T02:08:56Z")

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how often should automatic transmission fluid be changed, van has 488K miles and fluid looks fine, no problems, and was last changed 32K miles ago. Thanks

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**Author:** ![Mustangman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/mustangman/32/44130_2.png) [@Mustangman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Mustangman)\
**Post date:** [March 23, 2019, 1:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/when-should-i-change-atf-1998-ford-e150/137017/2 "2019-03-23T13:53:18Z")

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If it was last changed 32k ago I’d say after another 28k. Others here would suggest now. Changing early can’t hurt… obviously true if the van has 488K!