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Message: <blockquote data-quote="zan" data-source="post: 383149" data-attributes="member: 9632">firstly, we must bear in our mind that automatic transmissions rely 100% on hydraulics to function. so, when ATF quality is low, efficiency will be low too. load on the gearbox will be higher, in effect wil crate metal fetigue.why do manufacturers recommend ATF change at certain period? because they had already done research and testing. these simple maintenance must be done to avoid damage and costly repairs. proton recommends ATF fluid every 20,000km. toyota recommends 40,000 km change including flush.the problem with 2nd hand cars are we do not know the service history, whether previous owner kind enuff to maintain their cars or keep on using as long as can jalan. when they neglect service maintenance and repairs getting more often, best thing to do is sell the car. this wont happen when u buy new cars..what more got warranty. the chances when u buy any 2nd hand automatic cars are 50-50. its either the gbox ok or condemned.a simple way to check is see the ATF dipstick whether oil dirty or not. normaly, dealers will change them before selling so u can have one more test. start the engine and apply footbrake. shift lever from N to D (or N to R) and try noticing how fast the gbox engaged gear. if more than 1 second, leave the car. dont buy becoz it looks nice but later regret.. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1380" alt=":angry:" title="Angry    :angry:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":angry:" /></blockquote>

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