Originally Posted by jongies3
I'd just go get a proper fluid exchange done at a shop and not worry about it. I don't know why people have so many hang ups about transmission flushes. I've previously worked in a shop that did them regularly and we never had a car come back once with problems after having it done, and there were hundreds. I had mine done in the Toyota 20k miles ago and not a problem one!
I actually agree with you (assuming no likely mechanical issue and not hugely over due). I just don't trust shops, too many bad experiences. Recently, I did a pan drop and refilled with maxlife atf in a mercon LV application and noticed a significant improvement in transmission behavior. This was purely PM, and no service was due; last service was a transmission "flush" at the dealer although I am suspect as to if it was truely performed and if so what fluid was used. I just do see any reason why a pan drop should have caused such an improvement after only 20k miles.