When doing engine swap does mechanic change transmission fluid

2009 MITSUBISHI GALANT
69,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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IRENE1988
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I recently swapped my engine does a mechanics change transmission fluid when doing a engine swap?
Oct 28, 2015 at 5:47 PM
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CARADIODOC
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Nope. The engine has nothing to do with the transmission fluid. It IS customary but not required to change the oil after starting the engine if the history of that oil isn't known.
Oct 28, 2015 at 9:16 PM
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