Transmission

As a general rule, your transmission fluid and filter should be replaced every two years or 48,000 km. The filter captures contaminants including the metal shavings that are generated under normal operating conditions. It can even trap broken parts that could lead to bigger problems if they travel through the transmission.

Be sure to follow these helpful transmission tips:

  • Flushing and filling the transmission and torque converter will remove more contaminants than simply draining from the transmission pan.
  • Transmission fluids with names like Dexron III/Mercon V or ATF+4 or Type F are designed for specific vehicles. Your owner’s manual or transmission dipstick will recommend a specific formula for you.
  • Towing and severe driving conditions including quick stops and starts, steep hills and spinning wheels can all generate heat—and heat is the transmission fluid’s biggest enemy. If you regularly expose your vehicle to these severe conditions, consider a premium fluid such as a synthetic formula.
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Transmission

As a general rule, your transmission fluid and filter should be replaced every two years or 48,000 km. The filter captures contaminants including the metal shavings that are generated under normal operating conditions. It can even trap broken parts that could lead to bigger problems if they travel through the transmission.

Be sure to follow these helpful transmission tips:

  • Flushing and filling the transmission and torque converter will remove more contaminants than simply draining from the transmission pan.
  • Transmission fluids with names like Dexron III/Mercon V or ATF+4 or Type F are designed for specific vehicles. Your owner’s manual or transmission dipstick will recommend a specific formula for you.
  • Towing and severe driving conditions including quick stops and starts, steep hills and spinning wheels can all generate heat—and heat is the transmission fluid’s biggest enemy. If you regularly expose your vehicle to these severe conditions, consider a premium fluid such as a synthetic formula.
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