Transmission 120k please help

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kickool

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Vancouver
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2004 FX35 AWD
Hi guys,

I'm new to this forum and would like to ask for your advice.
I bought a 04 fx35 off of my bro and right now it has 120k (km) on it.
He says he never changed the transmission oil before... I know that's crazy.
I dunno why but anyways, as for the transmission itself it's very smooth, no noise, shifts into gears right on time.
So here's my question. Should I do a transmission oil change now after all that 7 years of not having the oil changed? I would never do the flush but just afraid that even opening up the unit for oil change would rack the seals and etc cuz it's been shut for 7 years...
Please let me know what you guys think.
Thanks a lot and I love this forum there's so much useful information!
 
Thanks for your input gto.
What would happen if I don't change the oil as it runs fine and probably will up to say 200k?
I know this sounds stupid but this mechanic who took a look at my car even said that FX35 doesn't need transmission oil change not that I believe him... but he told me this after going through his computer that showed the type of transmission oil we use.
 
Will definitely change it this weekend.
75,000 miles = 120,700 km I'm currently at 120,300 km!
Just about time, man what a great timing.
Thanks again for your help guys.
 
kickool said:
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What would happen if I don't change the oil as it runs fine and probably will up to say 200k?
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The further you go past the recommended service interval, the shorter the service life of your transmission will become. To answer your question directly; It probably will fail before you get to 200K.
 
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