How often do you change the tranny fluid?? [Archive]

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SaabCentral Forums > Saab 9-5 Mk.I, 1998-2009 > Saab 9-5 Workshop > How often do you change the tranny fluid?? PDA : How often do you change the tranny fluid?? fusionrx 13-08-07, 01:55 PM Seen lots of conflicting reports about transmission fluid changing... While my levels are fine in both my 9-5's (01 SE wagon 86k miles, 99 2.3L sedan 91K miles), I don't know if the tranny fluid has ever been changed... Is it something that needs to be done on a regular basis? If I don't do it but keep the levels full, am I still ok? Chris 9-5 13-08-07, 02:24 PM I'm sure you are fine, but I would recommend a drain and refil every year of the ATF. It only replaces about half the ATF fluid but does keep things fresh. MacNoob 13-08-07, 02:47 PM With the age of your car, a complete replacement would be useful (12 qts changed 4 qts at a time with some driving in between). Then you can get to an annual change of the 4qts that is easy to drain.