Is Changing Your Car’s Transmission Fluid Bad?

Signs You Need A Transmission Flush

If you purchased your vehicle brand-new, then you will have the entire service history and if the car is up-to-date on its scheduled maintenance. However, if you bought a used car, you might not have the full service records to know when and if the transmission was last changed. Other than a check engine light, if you experience transmission whine, harsh shifting, poor acceleration, or slipping gears, then you might want to consider having your transmission fluid changed or perhaps even flushed.

Transmission Fluid Change vs. Flush

No matter what kind of car you own, eventually, your transmission fluid will lose effectiveness and stop working correctly. So, which is the right choice?

Changing Transmission Fluid – This relatively easy procedure involves draining the old transmission fluid from the transmission pan under your car. While it cannot drain all of the old fluid, a transmission fluid change will cost less than a transmission flush.

Flushing The Used Transmission Fluid – This process includes specialized tools to suction the used fluid from the system. Flushing the transmission fluid may cost more but is a more complete way of replacing old fluid.

Every car and situation is different, let our experienced mechanics check out your car, and they’ll provide you with an estimate of the preferred services your vehicle needs.

How Often Does Transmission Fluid Need To Be Changed?

Unfortunately, there is no ‘right’ answer as to how long does transmission fluid last. If you have a weekend cruiser that lives in an air-conditioned environment but rarely is driven, you might be able to go years without needing to change the transmission fluid. If you have a heavy-duty pickup that gets worked hard, then you might consider flushing or changing your transmission fluid more frequently. But, if you have doubt about how often to change your transmission fluid, then it’s worth getting your car looked at. Our skilled mechanics will diagnose the issue and suggest the correct service and get you back on the road as soon as possible.