Auto trans life expectancy?

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ProteJason

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• Feb 20, 2007

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I just had the auto trans go out completely on my 2000 LX with 80k miles. It dropped out of gear at about 40 mph. I took it immediately to my mechanic (about two miles away... I could still limp it) and he took a look at it. Told me the pump went out on me and it dumped all the fluid and was burning what was left. He said there wasn't really anything I could have done to prevent it... just dumb luck.

Anyway, I went ahead and had him put in a used transmission I got from a very reputable salvage yard. I absolutely love my Protege, but now I'm considering getting rid of it because of this. Anybody else know of any tranny problems? Or do you think I'll be good for a while with the used one?

Any advice would help. I really love my car, but if it'll strand me again I will love it a whole lot less.

 

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mig360mBJ

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Protege BH with BJ engine

• Feb 21, 2007

• #2

To me mazda tranny is lame change the oil every 4 month.My friend Sport 20 is a 2000 model and it still going.

 

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Chawk

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2000 Mazda Protege

• Feb 23, 2007

• #3

yeah the auto tranny suck ass from what i hear, you gotta swap out for a manual

 

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pro00

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2000 1.6L Protege

• Mar 3, 2007

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wait till the auto burns, swap manual, then install turbo later, the 1.6 LOVES the turbo from what i hear

 

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red95_240sx

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• Mar 3, 2007

• #5

i have 86000k maybe i shud look out for this. ive never touched my tranny fluid since i bought it at 50k. yeah u shud of found a mani somewhere

 

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80sGuy

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2000 Mazda Protege LX Auto

• Mar 4, 2007

• #6

Change my auto trans fluid very 30K, I'm crossing my fingers with 115K on it...so far so good.(whitepro)

 

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DaltonsProtege

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1999 mazda protege

• Mar 10, 2007

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Tranny Probs

I just got a 99 Protege. It has 167,000 miles, and everything is still perfect. Im sure the autos arent great, but if its babied, itll be fine.

 

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red95_240sx

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• Mar 11, 2007

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thats alot of miles

 

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dwsscs

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• Mar 18, 2007

• #9

Original owner here with 150K on our 2000 LX and no tranny problems. I changed the trans fluid at 33K , then 90K, and haven't since. Damn its overdue, but the fluid looks fine.

 

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RyanSn

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• Apr 15, 2007

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I've got 186,000kms on mine and it works fine still.

 

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patsfan4life

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1999 Mazda Protege LX

• Apr 15, 2007

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bought mine with 64k on it. at 95k now and still no fluid change. runs very smooth and the fluid still is in good appearance.

 

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Shane5425

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2011 Mustang GT

• Apr 25, 2007

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waitingn for mine to blow then ill go 5speed... its only a matter of time... turbo+ auto +10psi.... = trouble... lol., first gear slips if i dont feather it..