Take Care Of Your Automatic Transmission

In this article i will explain the importance of a regular transmission oil change. There is a significant difference between an automatic and manual tranny.

I’m not writing this for the professional, this is for the average Joe looking to get his hands a little dirty on the weekends so we won’t be using any scary terminology here. Most automatic transmissions use a combination of fluid pressure and clutch packs to operate.

The fluid lubricates the clutch packs and provides the hydraulic pressure required to allow the transmission to shift gears. When the fluid goes bad, you can count on the clutch packs not being lubricated properly which leads to them wearing away very quickly.

In addition, the transmission won’t shift as it was meant to and that will cause the clutch packs to have a shortened life span as well. So as you can see, the fluid means everything so let’s talk about 3 things you should know.

-Transmission fluid breaks down under heat. If you live in a warm climate, you should change the fluid regularly.

-Transmission fluid is cooled by your car’s radiator in most cases. If your engine overheats, than that means your transmission will have overheated as well, breaking down the fluid. The fluid should be changed immediately.

-Transmission coolers can add years to the life of your transmission. At around $50 in cost, it’s worth it compared to the $1000 or more to rebuild your current transmission. I install one in every automatic vehicle I own.

If the transmission fluid loses its chemical makeup through over exposure to heat than your transmissions life expectancy will suffer. The only time this isn’t true is in a DSG transmission, but DSG’s are a whole different animal and different article all together.

The best way to take care of your car’s transmission is to perform a regular transmission oil change as well as a transmission flush every couple of years.

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