How Long Can Transmission Fluid Last?

Signs You Need A Transmission Flush

If you got your vehicle new, then you’ll know the complete service history and if the car is up-to-date on its scheduled maintenance. If you bought a pre-owned car, then 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 experience slipping gears, transmission whine, delayed shifts, or poor acceleration, then you should consider having the transmission fluid changed or maybe even flushed.

Is It Best To Get a Transmission Fluid Change or Flush?

It does not matter what kind of car you own, eventually, your transmission fluid will lose effectiveness and stop working properly. So, which is the best choice?

Changing Transmission Fluid – This fairly easy process involves draining the old transmission fluid from your car. While it isn’t able to get rid of all of the used fluid, the cost of a fluid change will usually be less than a transmission flush in nearly all cases.

Transmission Fluid Flush – This procedure includes specialized machinery that will suction the used fluid from the system. A transmission fluid flush may have a higher price tag but is a more thorough way of removing the used fluid.

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

How Often Does Transmission Fluid Need To Be Changed?

Unfortunately, there isn’t a ‘right’ answer for how long thetransmission fluid will last. If you have a classic car that sits in an air-conditioned environment, you may possibly be able to go several years without needing to change the fluid. If you have an HD truck that gets used a lot, then you might consider flushing or changing the transmission fluid more often. Regardless, if you have questions about how often to change your transmission fluid, then it is probably worth getting it. Our skilled mechanics will diagnose the issue and suggest the right service and get you back on the road as soon as possible.