Should I Change My Transmission Fluid?
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- Опубликовано: 30 сен 2024
- Bill Wilson, the owner of Express Transmissions, explains the different colors of transmission fluid and when it's time to leave it alone.
Bill Wilson, the owner of Express Transmissions, explains that when your fluid is nice bright and red, we can change the filter and install a new pan gasket for you.
Once it becomes brown, you can have your fluid completely changed out. We can flush and completely exchange the fluid.
However, if your transmission fluid is black? Leave it alone.
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NEVER do a flush. Just empty out the pan (usually around 4 quarts), replace filter if there's one accessible, and fill it back up. This way you're only ever replacing about half the fluid at any one time.
Okay so is it okay to do a fluid change if it’s dark? I have seen many videos and some say it’s fine and some not so I’m confused
ill add check torque on all the solenoids ......
@@wilverlima9653 Well, we did a change on our 2007 Sienna, on which the fluid was dark. It had been 9 years and about 50K miles since the last change (again, draining the pan only, not a flush). That was about a month ago and no problems so far. I should've done it sooner but was going by mileage and figured 50K was ok. Remember the fluid will never really be "clean" if you're only doing half-changes. But apparently (including according to the Toyota dealer) that's what you want: never let it get too dark, but never fully clean either.
@jackuzi8252 so my fluid is black and i believe it's never been changed through its entire lifetime as I bought it used. I checked the dipstick and it needs a quater, I'm not sure if I should add the quarter or do a fluid change 🤔
@@TroubleisHere That's a tough one. If the car is high miles (say over 150,000) and never been changed you'd definitely want to be careful. I'd understand going with "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" here. You could also be extra-cautious and drain out 2 quarts (instead of the 4 or so that the pan holds) and fill it back up. Then repeat the process in 10,000 miles. Draining out some fluid and pouring more in isn't hard to DIY...just be sure you have some way to measure what you took out. It's more work this way, but safer and you're still getting some fresh fluid in there.
FINALLY someone, after seeing numerous videos, along with multiple mechanics, explains when and why not to change the fluid!
Can you explain please
I demand an explanation
Never use these flush machines. Drain and fill once a year . That changes maybe half the fluid. After 4 years almost all is flushed out. Unless you got a little behind you may want to do more at once.
In all fairness if the fluid is black, it's time to start shopping for a new transmission.
Service mine every 40,000 miles tow regularly had my 2003 f150 260,000 miles and still rolling. Service your transmission!!!
It doesn't wreck the transmission. If a transmission fails after a change then it was on it's last leg and the dirty fluid was masking it for the time being. Grit/contaminants were allowing the transmission components to still have some grip (masking the transmission failure). It was more than likely never maintained with clean fluid at intervals. Owner's manuals are wrote to get owners through until the drivetrain warranty expires. You won't find many recommendations in yours due to that! There's no such thing as lifetime fluids! There are additives and detergents in fluids that break down due to heat and several other things.
Well said, I am an ex mechanic and can't believe the crap that is stated about a complete auto transmission fluid change, all fluids should be completely regularly changed to maintain a vehicle to ensure long life, the people who are stating only to drop the pan should think about what would happen if they only changed 20% of their engine oil at each change interval, most simply don't want to spend any money on their cars and then when it fails complain about it.
yea but that dirty last leg fluid could be another 50k left why chance it
my transmission in 2018 traverse gave up just within 2000km after 2nd change. no reverse, forwards gears are engaging with sudden loud noisy jerk. i 1st change transmission fluid at 74000km, second at 150000km....both according to user manual for severe weather in Canada.....now i am not sure if i was suppose to change or not. it was working fine without issues.
@@darkftforce there was a recall for your year. I Googled 2018 traverse transmission and that recall came up along with a lot of discussions on other sites of people having transmission failure. Look for the Traverse Forum and you'll see what I mean.
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You do need to change some fluid, many components of the fluid dissipate. Long ago the converter had a drai plug, I always drained the converter and transmission. I did this ever 25,000 miles my Ford truck transmission lasted over 350,000 miles and was still working fine when I sold truck.
2014 Jeep Compass. No transmission dipstick. Changing fluid is extremely difficult. Bought car at 105,000 miles. Brought car to Jeep dealership asking for a transmission fluid change. Two dealerships said they do not recommend changing fluid as it can cause transmission slippage. I decided to follow their advice as I know they were talking from experience.
At 105k having never been done...probably best bet. Has it been done at say 30 to 50k then probably would have been okay
So you are saying if my transition is black, leave it alone? Let the transmission die and pay $3k +?
Yes cause at that point whether you change the fluid or not it's going to die when the fluid is black and like he said the new fluid will cause the transmission to fail cause of the clutch material that's in the old fluid being drained out.
you can run for many many years with black fluid you can even go years with a minor slip black dont mean its going out
I got a 22 Durango 5.7 8spd. No dip stick tube and the owners manual says nothing about changing the fluid. Asked the dealer and they said it's a lifetime fluid? WTF does that mean because to me when the transmission dies that's the end of it's lifetime and how long is that expected to be. Doesn't feel right not being able to monitor the transmission fluid to look at it smell it etc.
If it has fluid in it, it needs to be changed periodically. "Lifetime" fluid is from marketing people trying to get a leg up on the competition in the cost to maintain race, however, they don't factor in a failed trans because of not changing the fluid. I'm sure it can be changed, it's just not as straightforward as when you have a dipstick. Forget the dealer, take it to a trans shop or an independent shop, or learn how to do it yourself.
I drained and flushed the transmission fluid in my Buick. It was clunking when it shifted. After a day of driving with the clean fluid, the transmission operated like new.
What was the old fluid like? Brown/old or black/slightly overtemped?
How many miles was it at when you changed it?
@@AZombieGecko over temped.
@@Brazil101kid I change it every 25,000 starting at 100,000
I have a 2004 Silverado with 395,000 miles and it’s on its third transmission. First one wore out and the second was a crappy job with no warranty. Like most, I was always told that the transmission fluid was the only fluid you don’t change. In my older years, I started hearing it both ways. My current mechanic told me the same thing as you just explained in your video clip. He put my current transmission in and he gave me a lifetime warranty as long as I change the transmission fluid out once a year. I just had my fourth transmission fluid change and my truck runs as good as it did when I bought it in 2004.
Watch the Car Care Nut. Toyotas get drained and filled every 60k or 5 years. Some other brands can be as early as 30k. I think you’re over doing it by doing it every year.
@@GokuInstinct1 While it is overkill, he going by what the shop told him to do per their warranty agreement.
What type of fluid are you using and are you doing a flush or drain and fill every year?
@@user-od4op6ng9y To be honest those warranty terms are awesome. Fluid is cheap, engines/transmissions are not.
@GokuInstinct1 Since there hasn't been a response... I'll speculate "change" would mean a simple Drain and Fill. As for ATF Fluid... A Dexron VI fluid should be compatible. Assuming the Shop hasn't put some stipulations on using a specific brand or "approved" product...
go to school amd learn how a sealed transmission last bro. I got a toyota rav4 2015 and it is above 200k without tranmission oil change. You mind is still an old school
mechanic and keep saying change every 50-60k lmao.
Exactly what every old school mechanic has told me... I once made the mistake of changing black fluid in a $200 beater for the sake of changing it, and it wrecked the transmission. It was running fine before then.
Did you put the black fluid back in? Could have made it run again.
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@@Miles-wy1zrwhat are you talking about? Once the transmission is ruined it’s ruined. You trolling? 😂
How long did it take to wreck it ? Did it happened the same day?
New fluid does not wreck a transmission.
So I got my car used at the time the car was 14 years old it’s now 17 years old with 174,000 on it I looked at the cars manual and it said at 160,000 trans fluid should be changed my issue is there’s no record of when the fluids been changed last and I’m worried if I get new fluid put in if the car will not shift anymore cause right now it still shifts fine. So my question is what should I do a flush or a complete change
So what ended up happening? Was the tranny toast? I imagine it was if the fluid was never changed in intervals and it was shifting fine because of grit/contaminants were allowing the gears to still have some grip... that's pretty much what happens when a tranny has a fluid change that's got a ton of miles and has never had any regular intervals done previously.
What did you do?
And the ANSWER is. Do a DRAIN only. not a full flush. Under your scenario.
I bought a used 2014 ford focus se. It’s got 73k miles. How do I check my transmission fluid ?
My FIL was one of these never change the fluid guys, and then would spend thousands on replacement transmissions. One time the MILs minivan left a trail of parts as she coasted to the shoulder.
2021 Silverado with the 8 speed and no dipstick or fill tube, what do you do for maintenance when the oem wants you to buy a new truck instead??
I know I'm watching a manly video when you hear that broom broom thing in the background
Notice that this entire video is discussing transmission flushing, which is far different than dropping the pan and doing a gravity drain. Flushing is pretty much always a terrible idea, as it's prone to dislodging junk that will get caught in valve bodies etc.
Dropping the pan and changing fluid and filter, though? I'll always do it. I've done it on fluid that was black as midnight and (as I discovered by presence of the white plug in the pan) had never been changed in 186,000 miles on a Lincoln Town Car. That car ran like a dream afterwards; literally drove it across the country. Same story on an old Astro van that lost Reverse-took a couple changes, but that thing was on the road for at least another 4 years afterward.
My current F-150 even has a drain plug for the torque converter; I got it at 191,000, immediately changed the fluid. Eight years later, it still shifts like a champ and the torque converter stutter has not returned.
That's what I was thinking. My car has 282,000 miles on it. I was thinking about changing the transmission fluid and doing a gravity drain (not a flush), but I keep reading about these horror stories about new transmission fluid destroying old transmissions. So I have been nervous about it.
Never discussed only doing a DRAIN (portion) not a flush.
So of the fluid is clean, keep swapping it out every so often. If it's dirty, don't do it.
I did a full flush (15L) on my Mitsubishi pajero at 130000km, through the front cooler lines.
Transmission is the same as A750F.
Not a big difference, but now I am more confident 😊
So if it’s black DONT do a flush? But I can at least replace the transmission oil? Correct
Wow! Best explanation ever given on the subject.
Always change fluids & Filters when Necessary! Otherwise you're just riding on time, with big expenses on the way... If it's shot it shot, I'd rather spend $100 to do the maintenance that should have been done...
For those who want a Complete (Trans, Torque Converter, and Radiator-Cooler) fluid exchange vs an approx 40% pan exchange, the following 2007 RAV4 approach SHOULD be applicable to Most makes and models:
1.) Remove the plastic shield under the front of the vehicle. Note, new assorted plastic push-clips are recommended.
2.) The radiator cooler transmission fluid out-fall is on the drivers side approx 3/4" OD, 3/8" ID rubber hose with spring clasp clamp -- EASY to see and access!
3.) Disconnect the hose and attach an extension line to a translucent 1gal jug in an catch pan (for overflow/spills).
4.) The steel return line may drip into a second catch pan.
5.) Snuggly attach a clear extension line to the dip-stick tube with a funnel. (I inserted a clear plastic kitchen "baster" keeping the refill level from overflowing at top of the "baster"/funnel).
6.) Start the engine and put in gear (automatic) until approx 1/2 gal OLD is collected and turn off engine.
7.) Fill approx 1/2 gal NEW.
8.) Repeat for approx 2 1/2 gals until bright pink is dispensing.
9.) Reattach radiator/trans Return line.
10.) Adjust fluid level to the low side of the "Cold" mark on dip-stick (so you can top-off to the Hot mark).
11.) Drive vehicle until transmission is up to approx 115 deg. F and adjust fluid level to "Hot" mark.
12.) Reattach the plastic shield using new plastic push-pins.
13.) This should replace the Trans, Torque Converter, and Radiator Cooler with ALL New Fluid.
NOTE: For Sealed transmissions attach an extension line with funnel to the steel Return line (instead of the non-existent "dip-stick tube").
Happy motoring!
You should always change your fluid when it is due according to the manufacturer or at any point after that. However if a shop thinks you have waited too long, they don't want to be 'on the hook' for anything that might go wrong afyer they change it. If they don't change it chances are it will go bad sooner. But then they can just say, well no maintainence is why it failed.
Right- there is little upside for them and the risk of a crazy/upset customer if it causes a problem.
@GoGators198 I had mine done on my Buick at 86k. I plan on putting on another 25 to 35k miles on it before I trade it in. Car feels like it runs and shifts better. Quiet and smooth. I've heard myths but when I drove for a company that all ran the Matrix. Cars started to take a shit when they got over 100k. Then they started to change the proper fluids. 🤷♂️
Thanks for doing this video.
Hi Bill. I would like to ask your advice (Or any ones advice) I recently bought a 2014 Honda Fit. It only has 12000 miles on the clock, but the transmission fluid has never been changed in nine and a half years. The Honda dealer says it is not necessary, but I think that after almost ten years the fluid and filter should be changed. Any thoughts? (I haven't been able to see the colour of the fluid)
I had my Hyundai Kona transmission flushed at the dealer (300.00 ) and I had 120k on it and I have had no issues. You having a Honda im sure will have no issues.
Daveredknapmedium, I have a 2016 Honda Civic (bought new). Four years later, I had a transmission drain & fill done on it at 75K miles. The car still runs smoothly. For your Fit, just have a drain & fill done…you should be fine. 😊
Put it this way, family member got a Honda Jazz (CVT) in the UK which he didn't test drive properly,it judders when pulling off & a bottle of Lucus did the job! No juddering. Also i had a 2002 1.3L Yaris 4sp auto in 2008 with 60,000m, i changed the ATF with genuine Toyota Type4 in 2017 at 86,000 & it was fine! Now i have a 2015 Yaris 1.3L CVT from 2yrs ago with 88,000m, used genuine FE fluid...it's all fine! Got 92,000m now,smooth as silk. There were no metal pieces on the AFT magnet plug,just dirty fluid. Driving fast,high revving & abusing it alot will knacker it. Use genuine fluid every 50,000m MAX is what mechanics say....con got over but 100,000m is really pushing it.
Use Honda fluid only though.
Do nothing.
Would you recommend a inline atf filter ?
what do you do when the oil is black
Thanks for the video, in fact, ford recommend to change transmission oil on 150,000 miles for Ford mustang 2015 eco bost , should I follow their recommendation?
Did yuh change it? Same her 2012 Chevy malibu 150,000 miles. Wanna drain and fill mine i dont want it to slip it shifts good
"I'm here to save you from yourself" - Bill "Savage" Wilson......I feel personally attacked. 😬
I had an old Dodge tradesman 200 years ago that slipped when going into high gear,changed fluid and filter, car had no problems after that minor maintaincee.
With a volatile subject like transmission flushes. I can say. This video made way too much sense
I have 2018 Audi a7 with 27.000miles on it. I change my oil every 4000/5000 miles. When you recommend to change my transmission fluid ? Also to mention my car tuned stage 2. Thank you for response in advance.
My dodge charger! Owner’s manual says change at 130,000 miles! Car has 69,000 miles on it now ! 2014 runs like a new car
I’m going to be changing mine just bought a 2014 Dodge Caravan and I have 120,000 that’s when they recommend to change it so I’m getting the whole system flushed and then every year I’ll just drain and replace the filter
I am well acquainted with a guy with an F-150 with over 440,000 miles, and the ATF has never been changed. Still functions normally. Very unusual? Yeah, probably one in a million.
2014 GMC Terrain (2.4L Ecotec, AWD) Just changed ATF @ under 113K miles. Fluid was Black and about 20K miles overdue (93K miles is "Normal" Service Interval and sooner for "Severe" (Not a Tow vehicle... didn't meet the manual's bullet points for "Severe" interval).
The Rear Diff and Transfer Case were both serviced as well (75w90), and also just over 60K miles ago. Those looked a lot cleaner... Everything is currently doing well... But as I only drain/filled it twice (vs 3 times, I only brought enough fluid to do it twice, didn't know it was common to basically use 3 times the recommended factory fill for a "clean" fluid change. Figure the parts stores would have highlighted both Numbers for "top off" and for a "real" change/flush. ) my Shop recommends I do another set of drain/fills within 15K miles.
Since I had them take samples of everything I waiting to see what the Oil Analysis comes back with to see if I should have any concerns/adjustments for the next ATF Fill...
Great video! I do have a question on when to change the transmission and transfer case fluids on a 2018 1500 Silverado 4X4? The owners manual recommends replacing the transmission fluid/filter and transfer case fluids if in severe duty every 45,000 miles. Doesn't recommend anything about the transmission fluid/filter change under normal duty. It does recommend changing the transfer case fluid in normal duty at 45,000 miles. "In the days of old" we changed the transmission fluid/filter the first time at 60,000 miles and then afterwards changed the fluid/filter annually. What do you suggest/recommend?
Change it! No matter what the manufacturers say, ANY oil WILL break down over time from heat and become contaminated with metal shavings and clutch particles as the transmission wears out. The "lifetime" fluid thing is total BS. I wouldn't suggest flushing it or using any additives though. Just drop the pan, clean it out, change the filter, and refill with the recommended fluid (preferably full synthetic) every 30K-50K miles depending on driving conditions and how the fluid looks when you change it. Heavy towing, hot weather, and lots of traffic will break the fluid down faster. Changing the fluid regularly is very cheap and easy compared to ruining the transmission!
I have a 2020 gmc terrain and it also requires for my Automatic Transmission fluid to be changed at 45,000 miles under “severe” driving . But doesn’t say anything under normal driving conditions. I’m going to change mine either way since my vehicle has a lot of highway miles . Just make sure not to “FLUSH” . GM owners manual says not to add any sort of flushing fluids.
I have a 2007 Buick rendezvous 200000 miles my car stopped driving forward and started driving in number one and now it stopped driving in number 1 . My car can start up and drive and reverse only
Hi Bill. My 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4.0L has 150K miles. The transmission fluid has never been changed but it runs fine. Should I change the fluid without doing a complete flush and filter change or just leave it alone. Appreciate any advise you can provide. Thanks.
it depends on the color of the fluid if it's still bright red or darker I would do just a fluid and filter change do not flush but also I've heard after that many miles don't even bother. I used to work at a transmission rebuild place and I was the tear down guy and I'll tell ya I've seen everything from regular red fluid to brown to black fluid coming out of the transmissions and the worst ones holy smokes they smell bad lol. Anyways I have a jeep wrangler with the same engine and about a year after I bought it I changed the fluid and it had roughly close to 80,000 plus miles on it and the fluid looked great it was dark but a darker red and ever since it's been fine and I do not recommend a flush I've heard more horror stories of people flushing their transmissions and after they were having problems. My jeep is a 2000 with the 32r 3 speed auto.
Yes, just do a drain and fill do not flush
I've had cars about that mileage, I've done multiple spill and fills to simply exchange the fluid. Drop the pan, new filter, new fluid. Drive a few miles to mix it up, then just drain and refill three times. That will get you to 90%+ new fluid. Messy and time consuming but simple and after that, keep up with the maintenance. Only for brown fluid. If it's red, just do one fluid change.
I bought a used 2010 Camry 180k . I guess I'll leave it alone
Change it. Don't flush it
@@ericagrey7828 what’s the difference between changing and flushing?
@@benjichillin5226 Flush is when you push in new fluid until all the old fluid's out. Manual says 3 quarts, you push in at least 3 quarts while the old fluid is draining, you can check the color. Change is, you let it drain first, plug the drain, and then fill up.
@@Squeeeez
Hi please I need your help I bought my car at 60km and changed the oil without the filter. Now I at 97 km and the oil is black. Is it safe to change it with the filter? There are no problems in the transmission. Kia Rio 2015. Oil type ATF Sp III
@@70m65 Not a mechanic sorry, please find someone whose opinion about your car you can trust
I always ask WHY , being suspicious when a customer would ask for a transmission service. First thing in my mind is it must be slipping or other issues that a customer might ask for this. As you say , check it out before agreeing and also explain to the customer all the points you mention about condition of the fluid. 45 ish years ago I started my apprenticeship in a transmission shop. There were no scanners. If we dropped the pan and seen brass,aluminum or metal filings and the customer didn’t want a rebuild we would put old fluid back in. Explained as you point out the detergent of new fluid and consequences.
Does the same apply to manual transmission?
No
I’ve owned a Ford Fusion and Escape since new. At first I was in disbelief when the dealer told me Fords recommended ATF fluid change interval for them was only 50,000 km / 30,000 miles. However they have no detachable pan and an internal non serviceable filter (without splitting the transmission case). It’s a straightforward drain and fill process so I do each one every second year, a jug of ATF and an hour of my time is well worth it to keep the fluid from deteriorating in the first place. On AWD’s the “Lifetime” PTU fluid is worth your while to change as well.
_I DONT UNDERSTAND WHY THEY DONT EXPLAIN WHY? CLICKBAIT_
So if your ATF is black you recommend running it as is until the transmission fails and requires replacement 🤔
I built my own, and I studied my transmission for a month and learned that a transmission is made to were out, so changing the fluid is only cleaning the fluid, but your transmission will were out, no difference
I bought my car at 33k miles, unsure if the first owner change the transmission fluid. Currently I am at 72k miles, I am planning to pan drop (drain and fill) vs flush. Any recommendations? Thank you so much in advance!
Did you do it? How did it go?
@@tre3181 i flushed it per Toyota’s recommendation. After more than a month , it’s still running smoothly thus far.
@Roady I thought about it multiple times before doing it. The service advisor showed me the oil and it was black but they told me to do it anyway due to their experience with that kind of service and I complied. Finally, I am done overanalyzing the process.
Had a Old Dodge tradesman 200 , years ago, that slipped when going into highgear,dropped the pan and put In a new filter and replaced old fluid that I drained out with
new fluid,the slipping stopped and drove it for years with no problems.
In my unprofessional opionion. I can say i changed the at fluids on 2 of my 1999 explorers, one runs fine, the other needs a second or 2 to engage and wish i hadn't changed, since it was running fine before ..
Couldt tell that mechanic to wait 3 minutes for the video to end before he hits that impact…lol
If a car has done less than 30k miles in 10 years or so, is it still necessary to change ATF (considering its red and tranny temperature is in normal range)? If so, why?
Air I have suzaki alto 660cc cvt transmission not changed 100000 km
If I changed did it work
I made this mistake with my previous car
Why are you doing a video inside with all that racket?
Big debate personal experience my old camry 350k orig fluid my buddy lexus camry ford van all 250k plus 15 years plus also orig fluid northeast city highway driving. I hear guys go 20 years plus orig fluid and others change fluid religiously and transmission goes out . Plus often car will rust before transmission goes out . I'm so conflicted I want my new rav 4 to brake the 350k mark I'm tempted to keep fluid orig due to past experiences. any takes highest mileage with orig fluid anyone? btw I did use lucal to make it shift smoother that killed that transmission otherwise i believe i would hit 400k!
recommend a drain and fill every 30-50k miles. I wouldn't buy a car that had original fluid and over 100k miles unless very cheap
I just got a 2nd hand car. Almost 60k mileage brownish atf should i flush? I confirm that the mileage is legit
The car model is 2013 but bought in 2014 please givevme advise if its safe to flush
Yes it should be reddish/pink color
Damn if you do, damn if you don't 😮
Thank you for honest advice. I hate when people bs you when your transmission fluid is old. They’ll tell you to change it knowing damn well that will cause more harm than good and mess up your transmission.
Change not flush
Putting transmission fluid in your transmission will not damage it. If you start having problems after a change, that means it was already shot to begin with
@@freeman5354flush forces all old fluid out and can dislodge pieces that are holding the transmission together if it’s old and dirty. Drain and fill is just draining about 1/3 of the fluid out and filling it back up. Drain and fill is best method every 30k-60k miles depending on the make/model of car.
There’s definitely a risk when car has over 100k miles. You can still drain and fill if the fluid looks red and doesn’t have particles in it. I’d still do it once and see how it goes using OEM fluid.
@@GokuInstinct1I bought a used car and it's already over 100k miles , I can't find any record of the transmission fluid ever being changed. I took it for a 80 point inspection and it says the transmission fluid is dirty. Do you think I should change the transmission fluid? Or is it too late? Or should I check the exact color of the transmission fluid first ? , I don't really know much about these stuff, this was my first car , so any help is appreciated
Mines transmission fluid brown
Change that bish
Excellent and awesome explanation ❤
brake fluid, transmission fluid, coolant fluid, power steering fluid blah blah blah just marketing gimmick to make you pay more. only fluid i change is engine oil every 10,000 miles and my windshield fluid!
Brake fluid should be changed every 3 years. Moisture builds up in it and lessens your braking effect. High water content in it is dangerous. That is science not marketing. Coolant should be changed every 5 years or so depending where you live. It too loses it's effectiveness. It is nothing to do with making you pay more it is for safety and longevity of your vehicle.
had my car for 7 years and did none of that and its still going strong! try them apples@@motleydude73
great advice thank you Sir.
nice vids
Not sure why people just don't change it as per manufacturers recommended interval. Mine is every 90,000kms. So it got done at 91000 then again at 182000. Now at 247000 kms and still shifts beautifully. Flushes are not recommended after 150,000 kms
because some manufacturers, like toyota, says in the car's manual to never change the transmission fluid... which many mechanics claim otherwise...
@@MGTOW89 Toyota never claim that. 90k is their required interval. Always has been. Look at any new car service schedule it'll show you. Trans Fluid 90k, Diff oil 90k. Mines a 2010 Toyota the book says 90k.
@@motleydude73
but my 2016 camry's manual says transmission fluid should never be changed, and the official toyota dealership that I bought the car from says the same thing... I don't know how your toyota manual says otherwise.
maybe it's a regional thing, but even then, that would be more bizarre, because I assume they use the same fluid in same models in all regions...
@@MGTOW89 Dealerships service menus clearly state trans fluid to be changed every 90,000kms. Or 50,000 miles if you're using old school US measurements. I know, I work at one. There is a service bung underneath to do it. No such thing as lifetime fluid. Toyota of all people know fluids break down over time. It is for lifetime of the warranty. People put the wrong fluid in them and they fail. Some even try pouring it down the dipstick tube. It's just a measure to try and idiot proof their mechanicals.
my 2009 chevy tahoe just turn to 100k do i change my transmission now? please let know.
You can be proactive and change your trans out now before it fails, trans are a lot of money, but can leave you stranded.
Tyvm
Dat transmission doe, end it. 🤣
Hi I have a 2017 scatpack challenger with 76k miles on it I just got it and I’m not sure if I should flush the transmission or not.
Did you listen to the video?
@@ronaldrussell5481 Look at the color.
Thanks a lot , God bless !
Good stuff 👏🏾
Good advise.
I feel jerk when I accelerate my automatic car, it probably jerk when shifting gears. Is that a transmission problem?
will changing or flushing fluid will help to avoid the jerk?
Siphon out a quart of the fluid and put some trans x back In there you should be good to go
Sounds like a MAF sensor problem.
Well said sir I do appreciate the video
How do you change the fluid in a car with no dipstick?
There should be drain and refill plugs. Watch this: m.ruclips.net/video/o690DovjDAc/видео.html
You just keep filling untill it poors out of the upper drain
no no no
Thanks for the honesty❤
Great advice, much better than you'll get at most shops. Unless you drove the vehicle off the lot new or purchased it from someone that kept COMPLETE service records you're gambling with a full flush regardless of the fluid color or odor. Much like extended oil change intervals, the conditions the vehicle is operated under play a huge role in how much harm or good a spill & fill or a full flush will do. I've had three vehicles with the hydramatic 4T40/45 and had good luck with just installing the Dorman oilpan with plug and draining the fluid every 2nd or 3rd oil change. This eases the new fluid in rather than the shock of removing ALL the worn fluid and replacing it with slipperier detergent fluid. 00 Malibu lasted until 203k when it was sold, 06 HHR is up to 220k now with no issues, and I have 09 HHR with only 138k and I'm expecting that one will surpass 200k as well
Wish I would’ve seen this video before I drained my transmission fluid I had metal debris floating around and I drained it. Hope nothing happens to it.
If there's metal floating around something has already happened to it 😄
Any updates was it alright?
What happened?
if you see a little bit of gray material that's normal I changed my fluid about 35,000 miles ago and it had a little bit of gray stuff in it and on the pan magnet and my transmission has been fine. It also depends on the color of your fluid too mine was a really dark red. If it was brown or black then I would be worried.
I brought my car toyota sienna 1998, 219,000 miles to body shop. I only did oil pan gasket replacement 4,5 years ago. He told me I to need to change transmission fluid because it was black color. After he changed transmission fluid, my car have a problems when I start to press on gas pedal the rpm go up to 3 and the odometer mile stay 10 to 20. My car slower down and shift hard. I brought my car back to his shop, he told me that my transmission old need to replace it. I found down he changed T- IV in stead of Dexron II or III ( also show on dipstick Dexron II / III). Another shop also replaced to n
Another shop also changed to transmission fluid Dexron III. What should I do next for my car? Thank you!
Are you sure he didn't put in a universal Atf like Valvoline Maxlife?
And Trump needs to be speaker of the house whos with that
How about a "President Apprentice" show where other maniacs along with Trump try to make entertainment-only decisions about national issues?
Yes . The prison house
Let me know when Biden can walk on his own two feet without falling. Let me know when he can complete a full sentence. His diaper needs changing again. @patrickjames1159