Hello AutoNewb ........
Assuming you are talking about a MT.
Some folks change the manual transmission oil for several reasons:
* they feel that their transmission shifts "notchy" and a different oil allows it to shift smoother
* they are freaked out because they see (or suspect) the see metal shavings on the drain plug
* they are just obsessed with changing fluids
* they think it's necessary because they read it on the Internet
* the transmission had to be pulled because they screwed up the clutch
IMHO, the transmission in these cars is reliable as long as:
* you don't try to put too much power (like from a boosted engine) through it
* you don't "hammer" on it
* you don't drive it like some damn "fast & furious" driver
My 2013 has 16,000 miles and I don't figure the transmission oil is "broke" so, I haven't changed it
Ol @
Tcoat ha many more miles and reportedly hasn't changed his ..... he is going to wait till he has to open up the case and scrape it out with a putty knife .....
humfrz