Originally Posted by sokoloff

Had the transmission serviced at about 50,000 miles.

For as little as it costs to change the whole thing, I guess that makes sense. Regarding wiping the inside clean, I bet I lost a half quart or more of transmission fluid when I removed it the first time. I did replace it, but I'll be a little more prepared this time. There's no way to get it completely clean and dry in there until all the dripping stops. I didn't do that last time. I either need to let it drip until it stops or maybe I need to raise the front end of the car some more.

Len