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whos running over 100k in there 4.2 with no trans probs?

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Old 02-24-2010, 04:20 PM
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Default whos running over 100k in there 4.2 with no trans probs?

just want to get an idea what i have to look forward to in the future. I currently have 65k but just want to know if and when i should start thinking about replacing the trans??

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You should think about changing the fluid and filter and checking all the diff fluids.
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Default I'm at 107000...

and she's runnin like a champ, haven't had any problems, mostly city driving, a little auto-cross now and then...
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Default 115k so far with 2 tranny fluid and filter changes...

No problems at all.
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Originally Posted by Duchateau
and she's runnin like a champ, haven't had any problems, mostly city driving, a little auto-cross now and then...
Are you advocating ignoring transmission service?
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Originally Posted by yakimaA4avant
No problems at all.
Right with ya. At 275k on two changes with no issues.
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128K, failed transmission removed, replacing with a manual. Replacing all fluids during the swap.
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I just passed 100k this week, and no problems whatsoever
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103,000 miles no problems (knock on wood) fluid and filter changed at 75,000 miles
2000 A6 4.2
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Failed and replaced at 119K.


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