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[Ant - Petrol Blue Thirty Two]

Hi Guys, a wee bit of steer if you can.  My auto fluid has done 72k and I guess its the original fill.  The gearbox works fine without any issues or  noise etc but I'm wondering if it needs changing due to age.  My Vaux dealer has been hesitant to do it because in some cases they say, it can lead to trouble e.g new fluid reacts with the old seals and causes issues as a result?  I read on hear that 60k is the recommended time to change but I'm hesitant as i don't want to create any possible probs?  Can anybody concur with the dealer view or have any relevant experience.  Car has had recreational caravan tow in its first five years up to 61 k and my 9k in the last five years has been tow free and very gentle.  Thanks   

[Shackeng]

Never heard of any 'seal' problems. I would follow the recommendations here, and change the fluid, and clean or change the filter. This cures many auto box problems, and helps prevent ones arising in the future.

[Steve B]

Never heard of any 'seal' problems. I would follow the recommendations here, and change the fluid, and clean or change the filter. This cures many auto box problems, and helps prevent ones arising in the future.

didnt sort mine.
http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=103027.0
gonna jump on this job soon got the parts

[PhilRich]

The latest ATF is backwards compatible with earlier Dextron fluids so can't see there being an issue with seals tbh 

[pscocoa]

If the gearbox is fine and you are not doing many miles I would leave it as is.

[Ant - Petrol Blue Thirty Two]

thanks for the help guys - it seems like that's a yes!   thanks again
ant

[Shackeng]

Given the mileage, and as it has been used for towing, I would definitely consider changing the fluid and clean the filters in order to pre-empt auto box problems in the future, which is not to say that you will have them, but look at the history on OOF.