I have a 2004 Monte Carlo 3400 with 134,000 miles. I have never done any kind of transmission service to it. Was wondering if I should go with a flush or a pan drop and fluid and filter change. I have been reading up on the internet about it and have mixed reviews. Some say flush and some say don't on a Monte Carlo. I would really appreciate some input on this matter.

 

Do not do a flush, drop the pan and change the filter. These puny FWD trannies don't like flushes.

 

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Drop the pan and change the filter. This will change about half the fluid and give you a new filter. You should do a pan drop about every 50K at the most.

 

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Do not flush lol

 

Yeah I was leaning toward just a pan drop and filter change and then I called the dealer just to see what they recommended and of course they said flush to get all the old fluid out. That just left me more confused on what i really should do so i decided to come on here and ask some fellow Monte Carlo owners their opinion.

 

I just did a filter change and cleaned the pan and magnet. It was about 7 quarts to refil.

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