Mr PH
1.just trying to get info to help my buddy and lessen the dollar output
2.When he bought it the car looked minter than mint, can't say if or how bad it was beat if any.Private sale everything worked upon purchase.
3. I was on that sight but my search results and thread subject knowledge was lacking
4. Him and i are fed up wrenching on newer cars (just a fyi)
Stumpy
AAMCO totally sucks, same as a lot of other trans shops around us.They replace a small part and charge for a full rebuild 12 month 12k mile warranty.If it makes it great if not have the monkeys pull it again, nothing lost to trans shop.
Topside
Hard to find competent independents "competent" is a big ask
CrazyD
I dont have the codes, It has been throwing codes since fall. they all indicated the trans. I can ask what they were again.

I understand its normal to see some wear in the fluid, and i cant vouch for the kid or friends not beating the jesus out of the car since they got it. 3 sides to every story. will check out the link you posted.Thanks again for the input