Is it true you shouldn’t touch a high mileage transmission?

bmwbob89 · 03-28-2024, 09:37 AM

Need to spray some lube on the shift cable where an attaches to the transmission.

crashoverride · 03-28-2024, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwbob89

The only time it seems to be an issue is when you already have problems. Change the fluid and filter. I changed the fluid ran it a bit then changed the fluid and filter. That way you get a pretty good change of fluid. If it's a GM unit put a tube or 2 of shudder fix in . Cured my shudder issue at about 150k miles.

What is "Shudder fix" and what is a symptom of Shudder...??

bmwbob89 · 03-28-2024, 07:10 PM

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What is "Shudder fix" and what is a symptom of Shudder...??

Google Shudder fix!

StradaRedlands · 03-28-2024, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by crashoverride

What is "Shudder fix" and what is a symptom of Shudder...??

https://www.amazon.com/Lubegard-1961.../dp/B0002JMLQU

This stuff has also been recommended by others for higher-mileage transmissions.
No personal experience with it: https://www.amazon.com/Lubegard-6090...dp/B0007ZAJRM/

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