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BroadHopper · 07-03-2020, 09:13 AM

Definitely go by the owner's manual.
No such thing as lifetime oil, however, it does not hurt to use top quality oil!
If the garage mentioned filter replacement, flush and refill, and the manual does not require, it is an option to think about. If you use the car 'normally', it's an option. HD use such as towing or high-speed driving, seasonal or little use, I suggest the full menu.
Never had a transmission replace since the '80s. I have a '98 318 Dakota I use as a tow vehicle and hauling stuff. 250K miles on the original tranny!

07-03-2020, 09:13 AM	#8
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,512 Thanks: 3,118 Thanked 1,090 Times in 784 Posts	Transmission Maintenance Definitely go by the owner's manual. No such thing as lifetime oil, however, it does not hurt to use top quality oil! If the garage mentioned filter replacement, flush and refill, and the manual does not require, it is an option to think about. If you use the car 'normally', it's an option. HD use such as towing or high-speed driving, seasonal or little use, I suggest the full menu. Never had a transmission replace since the '80s. I have a '98 318 Dakota I use as a tow vehicle and hauling stuff. 250K miles on the original tranny! __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.