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I am in the market for a new family hauler... I am not a mechanic by any means, but I can swap out basic parts, and have always done my own maintenance. My wife wants a newer vehicle, but all the one we have looked at come with sealed transmissions, sans dipstick. Although I understand it can be done, I am disinclined to mess with a sealed transmission at home... the dealer tells me not to worry about it... it will last a lifetime... sure I think... the lifetime of the transmission, which could be extended by regular fluid changes... it reminds me of the old joke: How far can we get on one engine? All the way to the scene of the crash!
Not looking for a debate on the trend toward sealed transmissions... just looking for advice on a new car or SUV that still has the old style pan, owner serviceable filter, dipstick, and under hood fill tube. Bonus points if the pan comes with a drain plug!
Does anything like this exist, or am I doomed to be disappointed?
Thank You...
Not looking for a debate on the trend toward sealed transmissions... just looking for advice on a new car or SUV that still has the old style pan, owner serviceable filter, dipstick, and under hood fill tube. Bonus points if the pan comes with a drain plug!
Does anything like this exist, or am I doomed to be disappointed?
Thank You...