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10 Myths About:Transmissions
Ten Myths About Transmissions Race

10 Myths About:Transmissions

What The Other Guys Never Told You
From the July, 2009 issue of 8-Lug
Author: Larry S. Saavedra
Photography: Larry S. Saavedra
Some trucks may look rugged and battle-proven, but under that formidable body hides a weak link-the transmission. Admittedly not all trucks have a predisposition to premature transmission failure and can run for 100,000 miles or more without a hint of trouble. However, the overall thought of transmission fatigue is always lurking in the back of our minds, especially when we substantially increase horsepower and torque beyond stock and tow heavy loads regularly.

1 Myth:
Transmission fluid is best left untouched. If you don't begin a cycle of servicing the fluid, chances are you will not have to ever worry about it. Synthetic fluid in particular does not require changing.

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