How often should the transmission fluid be changed for the Buick GL8?

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MorganAnn
07/30/25 4:48am
The transmission fluid for the Buick GL8 should be changed every 2 years or 40,000 kilometers. Some symptoms indicating the need for a transmission fluid change include: 1. Gear slippage; 2. Transmission oil leakage; 3. Vehicle shaking and gear shift hesitation caused by clogged valve bodies due to contaminated transmission fluid; 4. Abnormal noises caused by impurities in the transmission fluid; 5. Transmission overheating warning on the dashboard. The Buick GL8 has dimensions of 5238mm in length, 1878mm in width, and 1776mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3088mm. It is a 5-door, 7-seater MPV, equipped with a 9-speed automatic transmission and a 2.0T L4 engine, with a top speed of 195 km/h.
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