Signs Your Vehicle Needs A Transmission Fluid Change

Signs You Need A Transmission Flush

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

Do I need a Transmission Fluid Change or Flush?

No matter what kind of vehicle you own, eventually, your transmission fluid will lose effectiveness and stop lubricating your transmission properly. So, which is the best option?

Transmission Fluid Change – This easy process involves letting the transmission fluid drain from the transmission pan under your car. While it isn’t able to drain all of the old fluid, the price of a transmission fluid change will usually be less than a flush.

Flushing The Old Fluid – This process uses specific machinery that will suction almost all of the old transmission fluid from the system. A transmission fluid flush may have a higher price tag but is a more complete way of removing the used fluid.

Each situation and car is unique, let our skilled technicians examine your car, and they will give you an estimate of the preferred services your car needs.

Do I Need To Change My Transmission Fluid?

Sadly, there is no ‘right’ answer as to how long does transmission fluid last. If you own a weekend cruiser that lives in a climate-controlled environment but rarely is driven, you may possibly be able to go years without needing to flush or change the transmission fluid. If you have a heavy-duty pickup that gets used a lot, then you should consider changing the transmission fluid more frequently. If you have questions about if you should to change or flush your transmission fluid, then it is worth getting it. Our trusted techs will investigate the issue and suggest the right service and get you back on the road as soon as possible.