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High Mileage Suburban Z71 over 300K. I don't know the vehicle's history or maintenance schedule. Should I change the transmission fluid and the differential fluid? Some say to change it. Others say that it increases the chances of something shellacked coming loose.

There is a pause before it engages when I put it in gear. But, overall it performs well. I change the oil once a year.


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Posted by: @kmb

Others say that it increases the chances of something shellacked coming loose.

Axles and transmissions are completely different. Axles don't have clutches. You can change the fluid any time.

 

Posted by: @kmb

There is a pause before it engages when I put it in gear

You transmission is well beyond its expected lifetime. It's plain worn out.


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