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Expert: Todd Puccio - 10/28/2009


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Hello,
We have a 2003 Buick Regal with 185,000 miles.  We plan to keep the car for about another 100,000 miles.  The transmission at this point has not given us any problem.  We plan to drive across the USA Summer 2010.  Should we get the transmission re-built now?  We know that transmissions typically don't last past 200,000 miles...we don't want it to break down on this trip.  What's your advice?  Thanks...

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Hi Judy:

I would not suggest a rebuild unless it needs it. if you have done regular maintence on this up to this point then keep up with it. It may neot be a bad idea to have the filter changed and the fluid flushed out. If when the filter is changed ther is excessive material in the oil pan then I would suggest having it gone through and rebuilt but not unless that is is present when the pan is removed. The transmission in that car is a pretty good meaning designed well and if you made it this far you got one that was also built well. Good luck :)

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General auto repair,electrical issues,driveability issues,anti-lock brakes,SIR systems,HVAC,engine performance,Gm specific. I have worked at my current dealership since the 1990 model year anything much older than that I have limited exposure to. I do not have very much transmission experience so those question you may want to ask of another expert. When you send me a question let me know the exact make/model/engine and year for the car or suv you have it makes it easier to answer the questions that way. If your happy with the answer I gave you please feel free to Donate. This is a free service to you and I am not compensated at all by this web site. I have 22 years of experience to share with you and my knowledge wasn't free to me. I had to pay for my education.

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Experience in the area:I have been employed by the same Gm dealer for 18 years and and a ASE master technician. I work at a Pontiac and GMC truck store. Served a a lead technician when dealership was on a team system. I just recently moved to a Buick,Hummer,Saab Store when my franchise was purchased by this dealership. Organizations: ASE master technician

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Education/Credentials:High school diploma,2 year vocational school degree 2 year college degree. Associates degree in applied sciences (auto technology)Awards and Honors: GMC master technician

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