Anyone performed a tranny fluid change on a '95 965? I understand the fluid is supposed to be 'permanent', and for that resaon the dipstick is short and almost inaccessible. If you have, what type and quantity of fluid did you use.
thanks

'88 245 315,000; '95 965 231000, the best car I have owned

If your fluid looks or smells bad, I recommeed home flushing with dino ATF for a few thousand miles to clean out the crud, then reflush with a synthetic like M1 ATF. It's easy to do and takes less than 1 hour at home.

DEWFPO
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1998 S90 071,245 and 1995 964 154,100

Agree with steve and brownboy. just follow the FAQ recipe, its an easy, quick and safe procedure for replacing ALL your tranny fluid.

I agree with Steve--I've changed the ATF in my 96 965 at least three times. I use synthetic which I think makes a big difference both in shift quality as well as in temp reduction.

You can change it yourself using the directions in the FAQs or you can have an independent mechanic do it. I use 12 quarts of fluid to do the flush.

Hope this helps.

Mike
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Mike Brown Greenville, NC 1996 965 113K 1994 940 135K 1986 244 137K

No fluid is permanent. Try a system flush through the cooler tubes: see the 700/900 FAQ for tips. Use a good synthetic such as Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF.