Transmission fluid is one of the backbones to a well-functioning vehicle. It lubricates all of the moving parts within the transmission system, and in automatic vehicles, it serves as a cooling agent and conveys power from the engine to the transmission. It’s hard to know, however, when the time comes to change the transmission fluid. The transmission services experts at Mr. Transmission can help you deduce the right time to replenish this all-important liquid.

As a general rule of thumb, vehicles with a manual transmission system should change out the transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. If you put a lot of miles on your manual car in any given day, then more frequent transmission fluid changes are a good idea; experts suggests every 15,000 miles. If you drive an automatic vehicle, change the fluid every 30,000 miles or as instructed in your owner’s manual. Automatic cars vary greatly from model to model, so be sure to check with the manufacturer’s instructions for your particular type of vehicle.

It is imperative to change the transmission fluid on a consistent basis. If you don’t, your transmission will lack the lubrication it needs to function properly. Operating without this key element, your transmission will use flakes of metal and other pollutants to lubricate itself, and this is never good for your car, or your wallet.

For more than 15 years, Mr. Transmission has been serving the residents of Cincinnati and surrounding communities for all their transmission maintenance needs. They specialize in transmission service for all makes and models of cars both foreign and domestic. Call (513) 769-3111 today to schedule your transmission fluid maintenance and keep your vehicle in peak condition.