[68mike68]

Any suggestions where to get the transmission serviced

 

[gtdump]

Serviced as in a new clutch? Fluid changed? Rebuilt? Year? Model?

 

[68mike68]

Serviced as in a new clutch? Fluid changed? Rebuilt? Year? Model?

Get the transmission fluid changed have the gears inspected if there are any internal belts or chains have them inspected

 

[gtdump]

Get the transmission fluid changed have the gears inspected if there are any internal belts or chains have them inspected

Any competent mechanic should be able to do this, easy enough to do at home too if you're mechanically inclined.

 

[68mike68]

Any competent mechanic should be able to do this, easy enough to do at home too if you're mechanically inclined.

Sure changing he fluid and replacing the seal is easy but I would like them to make sure everything is in good working order

 

[gtdump]

Sure changing he fluid and replacing the seal is easy but I would like them to make sure everything is in good working order

Having worked on a few transmissions, you can usually judge pretty well the condition by the fluid that comes out, if you see a large number of metal flakes you might have an issue, but even a little glitter isn't abnormal. Unless you have had an incident which is expected to have caused damage, such as operating with the wrong/no fluid, introduction of debris, etc, there is unlikey to be any significant issue; transmissions like these are relatively simple and reliable. They are sold as sealed units with the fluid intended to serve for the "lifetime" of the transmission; I personally think it good to change it every decade/100k miles, but I would not spend the money or effort to open it up for an inspection unless there was a very good reason to.

Any particular reason you are concerned about the transmission?

 

[68mike68]

True

 

[mattwithcats]

Blackstone Transmission Analysis can tell you the condition of your transmission.

Current (June 2020) price is #30...

Transmission | Blackstone Laboratories

Transmission oil can be contaminated with metals, solids, and moisture. Find problems and determine the correct oil and optimal change interval with analysis.

www.blackstone-labs.com

 

[68mike68]

Blackstone Transmission Analysis can tell you the condition of your transmission.

Current (June 2020) price is #30...

Transmission | Blackstone Laboratories

Transmission oil can be contaminated with metals, solids, and moisture. Find problems and determine the correct oil and optimal change interval with analysis.

www.blackstone-labs.com

Blackstone Transmission Analysis can tell you the condition of your transmission.

Current (June 2020) price is #30...

Transmission | Blackstone Laboratories

Transmission oil can be contaminated with metals, solids, and moisture. Find problems and determine the correct oil and optimal change interval with analysis.

www.blackstone-labs.com

That would work great if I lived in Indiana

 

[mattwithcats]

You mail it in.

Just remember, the postal employees are not the brightest bulbs on the Xmas tree,
avoid hassling with them, and drop it in the blue bin outside...

 

[gtdump]

You mail it in.

It being a sample of oil, not the transmission.

I know a few folks who use this service for engine oil analysis as well.

 

[68mike68]

That’s actually pretty cool

 

[68mike68]

You know what it costs for the analysis

 

[sokoloff]

I've been using George Murphy for probably 20 years for both oil and transmission fluid analysis. I highly recommend him. Tell him I sent you his way. Cost is $14.95 for one.

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Len
2014 EV Coupe 20,000 miles
2014 EV Cabriolet 18,500 miles

 

[smark]

Change you transmission oil yourself. It really doesn’t need to be analyze. Really what’s it going to tell.

 

[cgage]

Hi, all! I have a 2016 Smart ForTwo Passion (automatic-transmission) with 74K miles. I have had all of the routine services that I can think of done except a transmission flush. My local Mercedes dealer where I purchased my Smart wants $550.00 for what appears to be draining the fluid and adding new. I find this absurd. A YouTube video showed the filler plug and drain plug is removed, the fluid drained, new fluid added (some specific amount), and that was it. No particular rocket science there.

I cannot locate any manual on the specifics as to what fluid and what quantity. My local garages won't touch it for some reason. Even the local AAMCO place seems to be dragging their heals and don't feel particularly confident in this. I can find nothing in the Owners Manual that even mentions servicing the transmission.

Does anyone have any insight on this? I can't imagine this is all that difficult. Also, do you know of any national chains that might handle this service without charging me $550?

Thanks!

 

[digisky]

453 transmission/gearbox

453 Gearbox Fluid Change | Evilution

www.evilution.co.uk

 

[digisky]

There is a subscription fee, but it’s worth it. It’ll save you some $ on that oil change. I don’t have a 453, but I would buy an oil from the dealer.

 

[cgage]

There is a subscription fee, but it’s worth it. It’ll save you some $ on that oil change. I don’t have a 453, but I would buy an oil from the dealer.

Thanks! It does say "Manual Gearbox Fluid Change." I have an automatic. I'm not sure this would apply. But, thanks!

 

[1stiski]

Having worked on a few transmissions, you can usually judge pretty well the condition by the fluid that comes out, if you see a large number of metal flakes you might have an issue, but even a little glitter isn't abnormal. Unless you have had an incident which is expected to have caused damage, such as operating with the wrong/no fluid, introduction of debris, etc, there is unlikey to be any significant issue; transmissions like these are relatively simple and reliable. They are sold as sealed units with the fluid intended to serve for the "lifetime" of the transmission; I personally think it good to change it every decade/100k miles, but I would not spend the money or effort to open it up for an inspection unless there was a very good reason to.

Any particular reason you are concerned about the transmission?

Did our 09 at 85,000, stills looked pretty good nice and clear , but just the same i happy I did so .