Transmission Fluid (Included parts)

Description

When Should I Get a Transmission Service?

You should get a transmission service according to the intervals suggested in your owners manual. This will vary depending on if you are driving manual or automatic transmission car.

Manual vs. Automatic Transmission Service Intervals

Manual Transmission Service

In manual transmission cars, the main problem is that transmission fluid is easily contaminated over time as metal bearings and gears inside the transmission begin to wear down. These little metal particles float around the transmission fluid and cause it to no longer lubricate as effectively. If these contaminants aren’t drained out regularly they with shorter the life of your car’s transmission. Most manufacturers recommend transmission service be performed every 40,000-60,000k miles for a manual transmission car.

Automatic Transmission Service

In automatic transmissions more heat is generated, this can cause the automatic transmission fluid to actually break down and degrade with use over time. Also, as with manual transmission fluid, the fluid will become contaminated over time with parts of worn transmission and if they are not flushed out then they can shorten the life of your car’s transmission. Transmission service for most automatic cars is typically suggested every 60,000-100,000 miles.

What is Maintenance is Required Between Services?

In between your transmission services you should check the level of your transmission fluid regularly. Running low on transmission fluid can irreparably harm your transmission, as it will not be properly lubricated. While there are sometimes warning signs, such as noises, there can often be no indication that your transmission fluid is running low so checking your levels regularly is important to make sure you don’t have a leak.

What if I Never Get a Transmission Service?

If you never have a transmission service performed your transmission fluid will become contaminated with metal shavings and other particles over time. Using contaminated fluid will shorter the lifespan of your transmission.