Change ATF regularly or fix ATF Cooler?

[Sil96verman]

Hi all,

 

I read in car maintenance book that recommends fixing an ATF Cooler in city driving. So I was wondering if I change ATF regularly say @ 20K will that do ? Reason being ATF Cooler cost about $300 . So what is the best option? Thanks

[Nine_eleven]

which car maintenance book mentioned fixing an ATF cooleR?

 

i would prefer to keep things simple, just change ATF at every 30k mark.. works better in my opinion.

[Phochem]

Change ATF every 20k better, fluid + labour ard 30-40 bucks. Assuming u'll drive ur car before next change with a mileage of ard 160k km, u will only b spending $240-$300. Even fixing a ATF cooler u'll still need to change the fluid only at a longer interval. Bo hua lah.

 

Of course, if u go tracking frequently tats another story liao.

[Sil96verman]

Thanks Phochem, I think will follow ur advice. Play it safe. No point risk problems if installation is poor and moreover dont really help....just KS in my thinking heeheehee

[Silver_blade]

Do not forget to do Auto transmission flush.

[Phochem]

me too have this idea of getting one but aft some serious thoughts and cost calculation i find it bo hua for my case.

[Phochem]

Actually for older cars(dunno how those workshop categorize old from new), flushing of the auto tran not recommended by many workshops.