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Originally Posted by Chutzpah
As far as I'm concerned, this is a very broad and totally expected answer from the GM team lawyers. Tell us what we already know... there's a TSB to flush the fluid to a different type / brand.
The Camaro team inherited the A8, so in this case, I can cut them some slack (at least on this issue, they own the groan and the NPP rattle).
Doesn't mean I'm happy with the TC answer that's been provided, because it basically means nothing.
"Our initial finding" - We provided fluid that was not compatible with just some cars..... some will work and others will not. Gee, thanks GM.
Wouldn't be so vocal if I didn't have a low mileage A8 w/ a June 16 build.
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Yeah, it's not very reassuring that you will be trouble free. How much will the trans repair with a new TC, upgraded fluid, parts and labor, etc., cost someone like yourself once the warranty is up and you have to foot the bill?
Al recommends having the warranty work done asap (if you have symptoms)...if you wait, you may need to go back for a TC if the first round doesn't solve the problem....That's twice you need to go through the three ring circus with a dealer who may not even acknowledge you have a problem if they can't duplicate it after you leave your car with them...not just once, but probably twice....and hopefully you will have symptoms before the warranty is up.
It's a hazy drawn out process of if and when the shudder may occur during your warrantied time of ownership, especially for someone like yourself with very low miles....
They should recall all A8s built before their cut-off date and R/R the complete transmission, with or without any shudder symptoms.....
Good luck.