Can changing your transmission fluid cause damage?
ATF without friction modifiers allows less slippage in clutch and band engagement, causing harsh shifts. Changing the transmission fluid on a high-mileage car is risky. Don’t do it unless your transmission is running fine and the fluid is first-rate, because it can make transmission failure imminent.
Is it worth changing transmission fluid?
Many manufacturers don’t recommend changing your transmission fluid until the 75,000-100,000 mile mark. A new automatic transmission starts at around $3,500 for most cars. Performing regular fluid maintenance on your transmission is the best way to extend the life of that transmission, making them well worth the cost.
When should you not change your transmission fluid?
The manufacturer’s maintenance schedule for many automatic transmissions doesn’t call for fresh fluid until 100,000 miles or, with some Ford transmissions, even 150,000 miles. A lot of mechanics say that is too long and that it should be done at least every 50,000 miles.
Where does the fluid go after a transmission change?
With automatic transmissions old transmission fluid can remain in the torque converter and won’t be drained out by draining the transmission fluid.
How much does it cost to change transmission fluid?
The cost to change the transmission fluid will vary based on the vehicle, whether it is a drain or a flush, and whether the transmission requires a new filter. Some shops advertise fluid changes for less than $100, but if you have a BMW, Mercedes, or other luxury vehicle, the cost can be in the $300 to $400 range or higher.
Is there any truth to the ” myth ” about changing transmission fluid?
All of the cars worked great. the cavaliers both had a fuel filter issues but that was it and that was around 170,000 on both of them. The flush is a ploy to make more money, its a scam. Mechanics say it will make the transmission last longer, I want proof. You want proof that the flush ruins the transmission, I think we can prove that.
How often do you change transmission fluid and filter?
For example, the manual for the 2018 Ford F150 says “Change automatic transmission fluid and filter at 150K.”. Volkswagen recommends changing the fluid and filter in the DSG transmission (automated-manual) every 40,000 miles (for 2012 models).