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Same as New

A transmission rebuilt by a competent mechanic should be as clean and serviceable as a new unit. Check the service interval recommendation for your vehicle, and follow it. Depending on the make and model of the vehicle, the recommended service interval may range from 25,000 to 100,000 miles; some cars may never require this service.

Change at 5K

Transmission rebuilds can become expensive; replacing your transmission will cost even more. For peace of mind, if for no other reason, change the transmission oil and filter in a rebuilt transmission after 5,000 miles. Some shops require a 5K oil and filter change as a condition of their warranty and will include this work at no additional charge.

Bottom Line

Change a rebuilt transmissions oil and filter at 5,000 miles---especially if not doing so will void the warranty. After that point, rely on the manufacturers recommendation for maintenance intervals.

To reset the "Service Engine Soon" light that appears on the control panel of your 2002 Chevrolet Suburban, you need to buy a scan tool from your local auto-parts store. The light should only be reset after you have serviced your engine, unless it goes on for some other reason such as from a loose gas cap. The scan tool is very affordable, quick and easy to use. It interacts with the vehicles computer to read the error codes helping you to diagnose other problems and reset and turn off the light after you have read the codes and fixed the problem.

Instructions

1

Look for the diagnostic connector port under the drivers-side dashboard between the center console and the steering wheel.

2

Affix the scan tools connector to the diagnostic connector on the vehicle.

3

Turn the ignition key to start the car. Select "Read" on the tool and wait for the codes and their corresponding diagnoses to appear on the screen of the scan tool. Write down the codes and their diagnoses on a piece of paper.

4

Erase the codes by pressing the button that says "Erase" (different scan tools will employ different words). This will clear the codes and turn off the "Service Engine Soon" light. Turn off the car and remove the scan tool.