Should You Change Your transmission Fluid: 2001 Pathy LE 4WD

[Almatti]

With 113k on the clock, should I change the transmission Fluid. 4WD service - yes. but the transmission Fluid & filter??? It's performing fine. "If it Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It??

[Densetsu]

Assuming you have an automatic... if you pull out the dipstick and look at the fluid, and it looks OK (not too dark, doesn't smell burnt, no particles, etc), then it should be fine to keep using.

That said, as a personal policy I change my A/T fluid every two years, filter every four years. I probably don't have to, but it's relatively cheap and easy compared to fixing a transmission. I'm anal about preventative maintenance.

[Andrew224]

You should. Don't do a flush, just a drain and refill. Open the drain on the bottom, and replace the same amount that came out. Can't hurt.

Andrew

[SnowSurfLax]

Yes, change your fluid. Should be done every 60K miles. As someone who's had a little trouble from my transmission, do it. You'll save yourself headaches down the road.