Transmission Fluid Exchange Service

WHEN TO HAVE A TRANSMISSION FLUID EXCHANGE DONE

The proper timeframe to have your transmission fluid changed depends greatly on the type of transmission you have either manual or automatic. Manual transmissions require their fluid to be replaced far more often with every 30,000 to 60,000 miles advised and some manufactures advise every 15,000 for transmissions that see heavy use. Automatics tend to require fluid exchanges far less often with every 60,000 to 1000,00 miles being common however, some manufactures can advise mile totals far higher with totals over 200,000 not being unheard of.

What Are the Dangers of Old Transmission Fluid

The chief danger of old transmission fluid is damage to your transmission and reduced performance. Old fluid can become overheated far more quickly which can damage the moving parts in your transmission. The old fluid in manuals also collects metal shards due to the moving parts in the transmission itself, this reduces performance and can cause damage. By comparison, automatics tend to have their fluid become damaged by heat during daily driving. No matter what your transmission type the last thing you want is it skipping gears or failing when driving in traffic in Prescott City.