Hello All,
So I took my 2003 Weekender to the dealership for the normal 175k maintenance. I asked them to check for a whirling noise that started about 3-4 months ago. I can hear the noise when cruising at 20+ MPH. It's not audible when the radio is on. My wife calls my fun bus an electric car now.
According to the dealership, the noise is coming from the transmission differential. Since I skipped the last 40k ATF fluid change, I asked them if changing the ATF would help get rid of noise. I was told to save the money and add it to my eventual transmission replacement fund. The transmission shifts as smooth as when I first purchased the EVC back in 2008 with 98k miles on it. Has anyone experienced the noise or similar diagnosis? If so, how many more miles should I expect before the transmission dies? I appreciate any feedback.
Thank you,
--Leo
