How often should you have your transmission and other drivetrain fluids flushed or changed?
Many manufacturers don’t recommend changing your transmission fluid until the 75,000-100,000 mile mark. However, for owners who want to maximize the longevity of their transmission many technicians recommend performing this service every 30,000-50,000 miles.
Are automatic transmission fluids supposed to be changed?
In automatic transmissions/transaxles, the recommended service interval is about every 30,000 miles or 30 months. (Check your owner’s manual or service manual for your car’s specifics.) The automatic transmission fluid (ATF) should be changed sooner if its dipstick reveals dark or burnt-smelling fluid.
Are fluid flushes really necessary?
Unless your vehicle’s maintenance schedule specifically calls for a fluid flush, you should never need one. Some manufacturers do require a flush as part of regular maintenance, but it’s not too common. A system suffers a catastrophic failure that contaminates the fluid with debris.
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.
When to change or flush your transmission fluid?
When changing or flushing your transmission fluid you would want to go ahead and change any filters or gaskets within the transmission if possible. Some transmissions are designed to have filters that can be changed out periodically.
Is it necessary to flush your car fluids?
If you haven’t heard this from your automotive service consultant more than a few times, well, you haven’t been to a manufacturer’s dealership, independent garage, or auto service chain outlet in the last decade or so. The growth in this auto service segment has been ballooning over the last 15 to 20 years.
When to flush brake and steering fluid in your car?
The cup has new transmission oil which is red. “Yes, Mr. Smith, we have your appointment confirmed for the 15th at 8:30 a.m., in addition to the oil change service you’ve requested, we’ve noted from your vehicle’s history files that it’s also due for a brake and steering fluid flush as well as a transmission oil service.
Is there a way to change lifetime fluid?
Most automatic transmissions with lifetime fluid are “sealed,” meaning there’s no way to change the fluid. When I’m told by my local shop that my transmission needs flushed, and I reply that the transmission uses a lifetime fluid, the person I’m talking to will often tell me that replacing my transmission fluid “couldn’t hurt.”