When it comes to your transmission fluid, you might have to ignore the advice of well-meaning relatives. Instead, look to your vehicle owner's manual, note your particular driving patterns, and look to the advice of real experts. Providing top-notch transmission repairs and maintenance in High Point, NC is Friendly Transmission Service, mechanics you can trust to service variotransmissions of many types. Today, they're sharing how you can know when it's time to change your transmission fluid, and why it's important:

• How Many Miles Before Changing Transmission Fluid? All vehicles should have their transmission fluid changed periodically, with the exact frequency varying by make and model. You'll find your recommended schedule in your owner's manual, but for automatic transmissions, you can expect to change your fluid after 50,000 to 100,000 miles.

• Accelerated Transmission Fluid Deterioration: Transmission fluid deteriorates faster from certain types of driving, such as urban stop-and-go driving or heavy load hauling, which raises operating temperatures and strains your transmission. If you find yourself driving in a lot of traffic or carrying heavy loads, it'd be in your best interest to check your transmission fluid level more often than the average person.

  

• When Should I Call for An Inspection? When your transmission fluid smells burned, is dark in color, or full of debris, call your local mechanics at Friendly Transmission Service for an inspection. You may also have difficulty shifting gears before you've even looked at your fluid, which would also be a good time to call.

• Why is Transmission Fluid Important? Transmission fluid helps lubricate and cool your transmission, and in automatic transmissions, provides the power needed to shift different gears. Paying attention to it and replacing it when necessary will increase the life of your transmission and lower chances of failure and overheating.

If you're in or around the High Point, NC area and need transmission maintenance or transmission repairs, call Friendly Transmission Service at (336) 882-1164, or visit them online.