Date:         Fri, 30 Aug 2002 19:52:37 -0500
Reply-To:     Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Larry Alofs <lalofs@ENTERACT.COM>
Subject:      Re: auto trans fluid change?
Comments: To: dave bowers <dave@SPARKPLUG.COM>
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dave bowers wrote:
>
> Hey Folks,
>
> I was just curious how often Vanagons should have their auto trans fluid
> changed? I don't own a Bentley manual yet to check, so I thought I'd ask.
>
> Is it as frequently as oil changes, i.e. 3 - 5k miles?
>
> The PO of my westy had both the oil and auto tranny fluid changed the week I
> bought it, so I do know the status of each. Currently, my trans fluid has 6k
> miles on it. Is there a way to check the condition of my tranny fluid?
>
> My engine is running fine (108k) , and I am getting 18 mpg. I am preparing
> to have my oil changed again and wondered if I need to be concerned with my
> transmission fluid too.
>
> Just curious,
> TIA
>
> dave :)
>
> _______________
>
> dave bowers
> Portland, Oregon
> 1986 Westy "G2"
> http://www.dave-bowers.com/vw

Every two or three years should be OK on the ATF, unless there is extra
abuse like towing.  I try to do mine every year because I suspect there
might be some leakage thru the seal from the differential.

Larry A.