Radiator change over

2002 HOLDEN COMMODORE
250,000 MILES
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MON0206
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my husband is changing my radiator, but he was told he will need to change the automatic transmission fluid as well as it is part of the radiator is this correct? He has put in the new raditator already and is about to hook it all up again, I am just worried about what he mate has told him.
May 29, 2013 at 5:18 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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The two metal lines to radiator are fro trans fluoid cooling NOT necessary to change ATF check and replace any that may have been spilled. If trans fluid was mixing with coolant and that is need for replacement then yes change ATF
May 30, 2013 at 9:15 AM
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