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The Importance of Changing Your Transmission Fluid

The transmission is one of the most important components in your vehicle. It’s also one of the most expensive to replace, so extra care should be taken to keep your transmission in tip-top shape. Whether you perform transmission maintenance yourself or let a professional handle the knuckle-busting work, the important thing is that you make sure your transmission gets the service it needs. One important facet of transmission maintenance is inspecting and changing the transmission fluid. Here’s a look at how to perform this task and the importance for your transmission’s health and performance.

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What to Look For


The-Importance-of-Changing-Your-Transmission-Fluid-f you want to keep your car running like new, you need to get in the habit of checking the engine’s most important fluids on a regular basis. When inspecting the level and condition of transmission fluid, note the color and smell of the fluid. Transmission fluid that is dark red and smells burned needs to be replaced with fresh fluid. Dark, burnt-smelling fluid may also be an indication that your transmission is developing mechanical problems.

How Often to Change the Fluid


There’s no question about the importance of changing transmission fluid , but how often this service should be performed is open to debate. For starters, look at your vehicle’s owner’s manual. The maintenance schedule for your car’s automatic or manual transmission will tell you how often to bring your vehicle in for a transmission flush. Transmission fluid may deteriorate more quickly with hard use, so be sure to consult with your transmission repair expert in Brookhaven to determine what’s best for your vehicle.

Benefits of Regular Transmission Fluid Changes


By flushing the transmission, your transmission repair and service expert can completely replace old fluid with new fluid. In addition to the performance benefits of regular fluid changes, a full transmission flush will help your Brookhaven transmission service discover any issues that exist within your transmission before they become major problems.

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