2016 Suburban 108kmiles -drop trans pan fluid or no?

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Jun 21, 2023 | 5:14 AM

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2016 Suburban 108kmiles -drop trans pan fluid or no?

2016 Suburban 108kmiles -drop trans pan fluid or no? I never changed the transmission fluid in this. Recently, seems like the vehicle hesitates and shudders at times.

Drop pan and change fluid and filter? Or leave it? Add a bottle of Lucas Transmission fix?

Thanks for any insight.

Jun 21, 2023 | 1:43 PM

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What does the fluid look like? and smell like?

Jun 21, 2023 | 2:25 PM

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What does the fluid look like? and smell like?

Dark (not pink or red) and smells like engine oil.

Jun 21, 2023 | 3:16 PM

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since the fluid is burnt, and the transmission is already showing problems, it's risky.
If it's your daily driver and you're not prepared the replace the transmission or vehicle, then I would be hesitant

Jun 21, 2023 | 3:30 PM

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Yes, I am leaning towards leaving it alone and maybe adding a bottle of Lucas Transmission Fix. I think I am coming to terms that a new transmission is somewhere on the horizon.