Advised NOT to change transmission fluid! (archive)

On an '89 750iL, I have been advised not the change the transmission fluid. The car has 130,000 miles and I have no idea when the fluid was ever changed. I have had it for about 12,000 miles. A mechanics ahs suggested that changing might cause more problems because it may have never been done. Any ideas? You can definitely feel the torque converter lock up but can't feel the other gears.

BYW, the board is the reason why my Bimmer is still running today. Thanks

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Just changed mine Henkka 750i 09:35 9/16/2001 (0)
Re: Advised NOT to change transmission fluid! gale 13:55 9/15/2001 (0)
Change it, Change then Change it Some More Greg G 13:50 9/15/2001 (0)
Re: Advised NOT to change transmission fluid! Ekkehart Rackete, Bochum Germany 12:56 9/15/2001 (0)
Mine is just alive couz of board too! THANKS YALL Fred 1988 735iL 11:18 9/15/2001 (0)

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