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Glad for this discussion. I have a 2013 Mazda 5 that showed dirty transmission fluid at 60K. I was 750 past the warranty when I asked them to look at it. I pulled the pan, changed the filter and replaced the fallen fluid. I think I once again drained and filled. I probably replaced....50-60% of the fluid. It is still not RED, and looks mostly gray.
I would happily (a relative term) have the dealer flush and replace 100% if I thought it would do more good than harm. There is no slippage. I suspect the torque converter, not so much the transmission, based on a little vibration mostly, developed lately. All its life, building torque after a stop has required a little more RPMs than most transmissions, but the car has always otherwise shifted just fine. I think this needs a different torque converter, but my first decision is whether to replace the fluid or not. More harm than good? More good than harm?
Your perspective appreciated.
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