Transmission fluid?

[wilfred]

Originally Posted by cmd

looking for input on recommended tranny fluid to use, and if the filter is only available from gm or are there optional filters available on the market that are recommended. I understand that some members have noticed a differance in the performance of the transmission once performing the service. I have 45k on my 2003 h2, I checked the fluid and i believe it smells a bit on the burnt side.
Thanks

Yeap, I am one of those that had the transmission flushed by the dealer and definitely noticed the improvement. (And I had less than 20K on my '03 when I had it done.) I don't know what ATF they used but for around 100 bucks, it's well worth it. As stated above, only half of the fluid can be changed if you just drain and refill. So in order to do it right, a machine is necessary.