Originally Posted By: HouseTiger
Having a ATF pan drain plug, a torque converter drain plug and a spin on filter would take away all that overpriced business from dealers and 'service' joints. It would mean that ordinary folks could save money, learn a bit more about their vehicle, how it operates, and appreciate the mechanical marvel that it has become.
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Yes- your right. But it still wouldn't motivate the vast majority of people (other than those on here) to crawl under their car. Most owners know where the gas nozzle goes-and quite frankly that's all they care about. Since leased cars are approaching 50% of "sales"-let's at least hope the manufacturers recommendations are being followed for maintenance.
Having a ATF pan drain plug, a torque converter drain plug and a spin on filter would take away all that overpriced business from dealers and 'service' joints. It would mean that ordinary folks could save money, learn a bit more about their vehicle, how it operates, and appreciate the mechanical marvel that it has become.
Naaaaaaaa .........................
Yes- your right. But it still wouldn't motivate the vast majority of people (other than those on here) to crawl under their car. Most owners know where the gas nozzle goes-and quite frankly that's all they care about. Since leased cars are approaching 50% of "sales"-let's at least hope the manufacturers recommendations are being followed for maintenance.