How often should you change ATF fluid?
every 30,000 to 60,000 miles
Wondering when to change your automatic transmission fluid (ATF)? Most manufacturers recommend replacing transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. If you tow, or do mostly city driving with constant changes of gears, it may be wise to change your ATF even more often.
How does a drain and fill work on a transmission?
With a drain and fill, you are only removing about half of the fluid from the transmission via the drain bolt, replacing it, and then adding the same amount of new fluid that came out. Then, drive the car for a day or two, drain the fluid again, and replace with new fluid.
Is it better to flush the transmission or change the fluid?
This allows you to easily and cleanly drain some fluid from the transmission minus the hassle of removing the pan. Again, though, you only get a third to half the fluid out. You can then drive the vehicle for a while, drain the fluid and change it again.
How do you remove transmission fluid from a car?
To properly remove all old transmission fluid in an automatic transmission (without flushing the transmission) you have to drain the transmission fluid, refill the transmission fluid, go for a drive, and then drain the transmission fluid again (this process would be done up to three times) to remove all of the old transmission fluid.
Do you have to pay for transmission fluid?
When you take your vehicle in for an oil change or other routine service, the repair facility may urge you to pay for a transmission fluid change or flush. Even if they can show you that the fluid is darker than original, that might not mean you need fresh fluid right now.
With a drain and fill, you are only removing about half of the fluid from the transmission via the drain bolt, replacing it, and then adding the same amount of new fluid that came out. Then, drive the car for a day or two, drain the fluid again, and replace with new fluid.
This allows you to easily and cleanly drain some fluid from the transmission minus the hassle of removing the pan. Again, though, you only get a third to half the fluid out. You can then drive the vehicle for a while, drain the fluid and change it again.
Do you get the drain and refill or transmission flush?
I would get the drain and refill. As long as you do it on schedule, that should be all your transmission needs. Transmission flushes are for those who neglect their transmissions, those with OCD, and people with extra money burning a hole in their pockets. missileman July 6, 2016, 1:33am #4 Here is another vote for drain and refill.
How often should you drain and fill your transmission filter?
Drain and fill every 30k. Yes there’s some old fluid left, but at 30k it should still be in good shape. Change the filter if it has one. I would get the drain and refill. As long as you do it on schedule, that should be all your transmission needs.