Originally Posted by MMZ_TimeLord
Also note... there is NOT a transmission dipstick on the Automatic Transmission. You have to drain the fluid and then refill. I recommend a fluid and filter change after the first 15-20k miles. This removes the 'break in period' debris from the system. After that, every 50k miles is probably enough unless you really drive it hard.
As to the manual transmission... I'm not sure, but whatever the maintenance schedule says, cut it in half for the first one, then follow the schedule after that. Again to get rid of the 'break in period' debris.
This is just the way I was taught to do things by my father. He happened to be a mechanic of 22 years in the Marine Corps., so I kind a feel he knows his stuff.
Kinda the way I was taught, routine and timely fluid / filter replacement will prolong the life of your engine internals. $100 in fluid replacement can save you $1,000 in repairs. I think there's an old saying about that, I just can't think of what it is right now... Let's try this one, "penny wise, pound foolish" ?
Jody: I was just advised that the track is going to be open Thursday night from 5-8 pm for early arrivals from out of town. Not that it matters to you, I might trailer the car down Thursday night and get it off the trailer and into the garage so I can sleep-in on Friday morning. I'll send you a PM.