Perhaps someone with real firsthand knowledge and experience will chime in; however, if the pervious owner applied a significant # of the 200K miles w/o transmission service you may want to proceed with caution.

If I am not mistaken, some mechanics (including radio car talk host Pat Goss) recommend not changing the fluid in a neglected tranny unless it is discolored or burnt. I think this is based on the potential problem of seals and internal tranny components not functioning with new fluid because of the viscosity change.

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Mike

82 240D 97K Original (Sweet)
96 Ford F350 CrewCab Dually,7.3 PowerStroke,144K
(a real workhorse, does anything I need)
04 VW Jetta GLS TDI, 33K (50 mpg & it's quick)
Notice a trend? All diesels

63 Chevy II Nova Convertible (wife's) awaiting restoration - Well everyboby has a little gas every once in awhile