{"id":5761,"date":"2021-05-21T13:21:00","date_gmt":"2021-05-21T13:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=5761"},"modified":"2025-11-12T06:35:17","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T06:35:17","slug":"change-car-transmission-fluid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/change-car-transmission-fluid\/","title":{"rendered":"How Often You Should Change Transmission Fluid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A regular automotive transmission has several components including gears, hydraulic systems, clutches, bands, seals and gaskets and torque converter. Transmission fluid ensures that everything is running smoothly without friction and wear. A timely fluid change ensures that it keeps doing its job efficiently. That is why it is crucial to understand when to change the transmission fluid. Let’s find out how often to change transmission fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Importance of Changing a Car’s Transmission Fluid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a way, the transmission fluid<\/a> has a dual function. Not only does it act as a lubricant between the components, but also works as a hydraulic fluid. It regulates the speeds between the tyre and the engine, in addition to transferring engine power to the wheels. However, it is prone to burning and contamination – after which it fails to do its job efficiently. You need to change the fluid before that happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vehicle owners must check the manual of their cars for better consultation. It usually states when to replace transmission fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to Replace Manual Car Transmission Fluid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Several manufacturers recommend changing car transmission fluid in their manual cars between 48,280 to 96,560 km. The problem occurs due to fluid contamination which happens over time due to factors such as heat and external impurities. Little bits of metal from the component may also contaminate the oil. If all these particles are not drained out, they will cause further wear and damage. Moreover, your car won’t go into gear when the engine running<\/a> due to low or bad transmission fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When to Replace Automatic Car Transmission Fluid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Some automatic cars come with the instruction that no replacement is necessary. If the owner wants to follow this guidance, that’s fine. However, it is always recommended to perform the vehicle transmission fluid check, just like in manual transmission cars. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, the question arises what is the automatic transmission fluid change interval? Many automatic transmission doesn\u2019t need fresh fluid until 160,000 km and in some Ford transmission, it crosses 240,000 km. However, many experts say that this duration is quite long and the fluid should change at least every 80,000 km. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transmission Fluid Change Cost<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The price of transmission fluid varies as per the brands. For instance:<\/p>\n\n\n\n