Is a transmission flush necessary?

Is a transmission flush necessary?

The general recommendation is to flush your transmission every 2 years or 30,000 miles. In most cases, getting a transmission flush every 30,000 miles, or every two years or so is sufficient. However, there may be times when you need to get a transmission flush sooner, in order to help protect your car’s transmission.

What’s the difference in transmission fluid on 2012 Hyundai Sonata?

I googled this and it looks like the only difference on this 2012 is that the dip stick has been replaced with a horizontal fill plug. It’s still a simple drain & fill with 5 quarts. If you google changing transmission fluid on 2012 Hyundai Sonata click on the 39 second youtube video to see the fill plug.

Where do you change the transmission fluid on a Hyundai?

The owner manual states “ […]the fluid should be changed at an authorized HYUNDAI dealer in accordance to the scheduled maintenance […]”, so is it really THAT important to have that done at the dealers ? Does $510 sound reasonable ? A friend of a friend owns a garage and is offering to do that for $225 – good or bad idea ?

How often do you change the transmission fluid?

I changed the fluid in my wifes 2002 Sonata every 40 k miles and it was a simple drain & fill. Forty bucks for 5 quarts of Hyundai fluid from the dealer. On her 2002 there was no filter to change. Traded the car at 170,000 miles and never had any transmission problems.

How much does it cost to change Trans fluid?

On her 2002 there was no filter to change. Traded the car at 170,000 miles and never had any transmission problems. Check your owners manual & if theres no dip stick for checking/replacing trans fluid than db4690 is right about filling from the bottom. But that still shouldn’t cost $510.00. OUCH

What kind of transmission fluid does Hyundai Sonata use?

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How much does a transmission fluid change cost?

The average cost for a Hyundai Sonata transmission fluid change is between $160 and $175.

Is the 2004 Hyundai Sonata a good car?

This 2004 Hyundai Sonata has such low mileage it has been parked more than driven. The Hyundai Sonata will provide you with everything you have always wanted in a car — Quality, Reliability, and Character. You can finally stop searching…

What kind of fluid does a Toyota Corolla use?

Automatic transmission fluid is for use in most Honda, Toyota, Nissan and other imported vehicles. It exceeds the requirements of the JASO-1A performance standard created by Japanese Automobile Manufacturers. Not for use where MERCON® SP or MERCON® LV is required. Not for use where DEXRON® VI is required.