What Are The Indicators of Needing A Transmission Fluid Flush?

Signs Of A Bad Manual Transmission

If you purchased your car brand-new, then you’ll know the entire maintenance history and if the car is up-to-date on its regular maintenance items. If you bought a pre-owned car, you might not have the complete repair records to know if and when the transmission was last serviced. Other than the dreaded check engine light, if you notice rough shifts, poor acceleration, slipping gears, or transmission whine, then you might want to consider having your transmission fluid changed or perhaps even flushed.

Do I need a Transmission Fluid Change or Flush?

It doesn’t matter what kind of vehicle you own, eventually, the transmission fluid will break down and stop lubricating your transmission as efficiently. So, which is the best choice?

Changing Transmission Fluid – This easy process involves draining the old transmission fluid from your vehicle. While it cannot drain all of the old fluid, the price of a fluid change will usually be less than a transmission flush in most cases.

Transmission Fluid Flush – This process includes specialized machinery that will suction almost all of the old transmission fluid from the system. A transmission fluid flush may cost more but is a more thorough way of replacing used fluid.

Every situation and car is different, let our experienced mechanics check out your vehicle, and they will offer an estimate of the unique services your car may need.

At What Mileage Does Transmission Fluid Need To Be Replaced?

Unfortunately, there isn’t a ‘right’ answer as to how long does transmission fluid last. If you own a classic car that sits in an air-conditioned environment but rarely is driven, you may be able to go several years without having to change the fluid. If you have an HD pickup truck that gets worked way too hard, then you should consider flushing your fluid more frequently. If you have questions about how often to change your transmission fluid, then it is probably worth getting it. Our trusted mechanics will diagnose the issue and suggest the correct service and get you back on the road, quickly.