I just bought a 2015 2.0, all the maintenance has been done on time since day 1, but I did not see any Transmission service. So, I called the dealer who told me they do not change fluid until 150K miles with a complete service @ $500. The car has 136k miles, should I change fluid now as it is relatively simple or just wait and fork out $500 later?

 

What does your owner's manual say?

 

I would change the fluid and filter now. Owners manuals typically are stingy when it comes to transmission maintenance.I change fluid and filter every 45-50k miles myself and never had a transmission problem in any vehicle I have owned..It pays off in the long run.Never gone 136k miles without servicing the trans..I would have a good transmission shop do it versus the dealer if you don't do it yourself.

 

Because all transmissions are not the same, and some require a special procedure to perform "Service", it would be a good idea to provide the trans code that is on the driver's door sticker. Once we have some idea of just which trans is in your vehicle, would be better to offer a service suggestion.
Can you provide that trans code?