Why You Change Your Transmission Fluid

It’s very easy to forget about servicing your transmission because it doesn’t need it very often, but when you change your transmission fluid it keeps your vehicle running smoothly and helps you avoid costly repairs down the road.  Your transmission undergoes a lot of stress.  The grit you see in used fluid is actually bits of clutch material.  This grit flowing through your transmission under pressure eats away at seals and gaskets which can lead to leaks.  The transmission operates at very high temperatures – much higher than engine temperatures.  Those high temperatures eventually cause the transmission fluid to start to break down and loose efficiency.  At best, your transmission won’t operate smoothly.  At worst, it could lead to very costly damage.  When you change your transmission fluid and it’s running properly, it transfers more power from your engine to the drive wheels and improves fuel economy.  That’s why manufacturers have recommended changing your transmission fluid at regular intervals.  Your owner’s manual has a schedule for transmission service and, of course, your Express Car Care service adviser can tell you what the manufacturer recommends.  At Express Car Care, we are able to perform a transmission service while you wait and the cost is usually quite reasonable.  When you think about how much a major transmission repair can cost, the cost to change your transmission fluid with our transmission service is downright cheap.  Come on in or give us a call and let us know what we can do to help you keep your car on the road.