How Long Does Car or Truck Transmission Fluid Last?

Signs You Need To Flush The Fluid In Your Automatic Transmission

If you got your car new, then you’ll have the entire service history and if the car is up-to-date on its scheduled maintenance items. However, if you bought a pre-owned car, you may not have the full service records to know if and when the transmission was last serviced. Other than a check engine light, if you observe transmission whine, rough shifts, poor acceleration, or slipping gears, then you might want to consider having the transmission fluid changed.

Transmission Flush Versus Change

Regardless of what you drive, eventually, your transmission fluid will break down and stop working properly. So, flush or change, which is the right option?

Transmission Fluid Change – This easy procedure involves draining the old transmission fluid from your vehicle. While it cannot remove all of the old fluid, a transmission fluid change will cost less than a flush in nearly all cases.

Transmission Fluid Flush – This procedure uses specialized machinery that will suction the used fluid from the system. Flushing the transmission fluid may cost more but is a more thorough way of removing the old fluid.

Each situation and car is different, let our experienced technicians examine your car, and they’ll give you an estimate of the preferred services your car needs.

When You Should Change Transmission Fluid

Unfortunately, there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer as to how long does transmission fluid last. If you own a classic car that lives in an air-conditioned environment but rarely gets driven, you might be able to go years without needing to flush or change the fluid. If you have an HD truck that gets worked hard, then you should consider flushing or changing your fluid more often. Regardless, if you have concerns about when you should to change your fluid, then it is worth getting it. Our trusted techs will diagnose the problem and suggest the right service and get you back on the road ASAP.