How Often Should Your Transmission Fluid Be Changed?
How Often Should You Flush & Change Your Transmission Fluid
Your vehicle manufacturer will have specific guidelines about your transmission fluid. They will lay out exactly what type of transmission fluid your vehicle needs and how often it should be changed. You can find this information in your owner’s manual. Their recommendations are general guidelines, but there are other factors to consider when figuring out how often your transmission fluid needs to be replaced. Factors include your driving habits, what type of transmission your car has, and if you tow with your vehicle or not.
Some general rules of thumb are transmission fluid for manual transmissions should be flushed and changed every 30,000 to 60,000 miles and automatic transmission should be done every 30,000 to 100,000 miles. The more often that you drive, the more often you will need to replace your fluid. Drivers who are constantly stopping and going will also have to change their transmission fluid more often. Failing to replace your transmission fluid often enough can result in the transmission overheating and the system failing.
Contact Our Transmission Repair Shop Today!
At Lowe’s Transmission, we provide transmission repair services to the Burlington, NC area. Your transmission is what distributes the power your engine produces to your wheels. It works hard to keep your wheels spinning and produces a lot of heat doing so. Your transmission fluid helps lubricate the moving parts within your transmission and helps cool the transmission. Just like your engine oil, your transmission fluid needs to be flushed and replaced from time to time. Our transmission pros can do that for you and keep your transmission running smoothly. Contact us today to schedule your transmission fluid replacement appointment!