When doing engine swap does mechanic change transmission fluid

Tiny
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I recently swapped my engine does a mechanics change transmission fluid when doing a engine swap?
Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 AT 5:47 PM

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Tiny
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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.
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Wednesday, October 28th, 2015 AT 9:16 PM

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