One of the most important components of your vehicle is the transmission. Many car owners are unaware of the needed maintenance that helps keep the transmission in good health. If you’d prefer to avoid unneeded stops to the local transmission shop, there are a few things you should be aware of.
Need for Transmission Fluid Change
If you are curious whether you need to have your transmission fluid change on occasion, the answer is a simple yes. However, with modern vehicles, this may only need to be done every 100,000 miles or more. This can be confusing, since those who keep a vehicle for a short time may never need to have the fluid changed. However, if you plan to keep the car or truck for an extended period, it’s best to understand the service needs.
When to Have Fluid Changed
This varies based on the car you have, which makes it important to follow the instructions provided by your manufacturer. In some cases, you may need the fluid changed every 30,000 miles while in others it’s 300% of that amount. Making it even more complicated is the fact that some modern cars have sealed transmissions, which means the fluid is supposed to last the life of the vehicle.
Need for Transmission Flush
You may wonder if your transmission shop should be doing a transmission flush on a regular basis. This is another situation that varies based on the vehicle. You should research your model and make of car and determine if flushing is recommended by the manufacturer. Even if it is something that should be done on occasion, be aware that doing so too often can result in issues.
Checking Transmission Fluid
It isn’t always simple to determine if your fluids need to be changed. In fact, it can sometimes require having a technician examine your car. However, some vehicles feature a dipstick, so you can check for that first. If you are already taking the car in for service, it’s a good idea to have this checked at that time to make sure things are as they should be.
Transmission Diagnostics
At SOS Transmissions, we offer diagnostics, repair, and replacement of transmissions. We also include free towing and a nationwide warranty on our work. If you are experiencing issues with your transmission, we’d be happy to help. You can learn more about us by visiting SOS-Trans.com. You can also connect them on Facebook for more updates.
