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Dealership told me my transmission fluid was dark?

Tiny
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I have a 2008 Mazda 6 and the fluid needed to be flushed is that necessary or can I just change just drain it and put new in? I had a full inspection on my car at the Mazda dealership.
Monday, April 23rd, 2012 AT 1:27 PM

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Tiny
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Ya if it's dark it shold be changed. Any trans shop shold be able to do that not only a dealer and they will tell you if it's clean or has stuff in it. Some minute particles shold be expected in the pan, so don't let them sell you a trans overhaul until it acts up.
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Monday, April 23rd, 2012 AT 1:57 PM
Tiny
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So just have it changed? No flush?
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Monday, April 23rd, 2012 AT 2:13 PM
Tiny
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Yes just have it changed or flushed whichvever you prefer. Changing it means dropping thepan dn areplacing that fluid along iwth filter and gasket it will take any where form 3-5 qts etc.
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Monday, April 23rd, 2012 AT 3:14 PM
Tiny
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Ok then ill just get it changed. The places I call about it don't even know if they can do it with there equipment is my car different from others in that area
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Monday, April 23rd, 2012 AT 4:14 PM
Tiny
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Each manufacturer is different, I think they are talking about whether or not they have the filter or gasket for it. Unless they are talking about flushing equiptment and maybe the connectors to do it.
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Monday, April 23rd, 2012 AT 4:29 PM

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