I saw no recalls in the NHTSA reference, a few TSBs on engine control software updates, and a power steering noise issue ... would appreciate any experiences you all have had regarding other fixes the dealer would be expected to know about or that I should have done.

It sounds like everyone is saying same thing regarding doing transmission fluid change - is the issue simply the right amount of fluid being reinstalled? Is the check tool a dipstick the dealer has or is there another more complex device? Would seem easy enough to only replace the exact amount one drained out - i.e. measure what you drain (drain both the torque converter and the autotrans portions?) and then replace same amount? Temperature issues would not seem to be an issue since would be apples to apples replacement?

Yeah, harmonice balancer not an issue, but what about the door seals? What is the issue there? Mine don't appear to be glued on very well - pretty easy to pull them from the surface.

Thanks!!!

__________________
George Stephenson
1991 350 SDL (200K and she ain't bent, yet)
former 2002 E320 4Matic Wagon - good car
former 1985 300 CD - great car
former 1981 300 TD - good car
former 1972 280 SEL - not so good car
a couple of those diesel Rabbits ...40-45 mpg