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Most people understand how important it is to change their car’s engine oil and filters, but transmission fluid doesn’t always come to mind. The question of how often to get a transmission flush depends on a variety of factors.
It is important to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines on transmission maintenance. If you need to have the transmission rebuilt, that can run you up to $6,000 or more.
Read our expert article for more about when to change your transmission fluid.
The first thing to determine is whether you can check the fluid at all. Many modern cars don’t have a transmission fluid dipstick, so the only way to check it might be to leave it to the pros.
But if your car does have a dipstick, here are a few things to keep in mind.
The cost for transmission fluid change or flush really depends on whether you’ve got a manual transmission, automatic transmission or continually variable transmission (CVT). That will dictate the amount of fluid you need and, based on the engine, what it takes to change it.
There’s also a difference between a transmission fluid change and a transmission fluid flush.
Prices can vary widely, but in general, a transmission fluid change would be $150-175 and for a transmission fluid flush, expect to pay around $165-$290.
Of course, that’s only an estimate. If your fluid is in particularly poor condition (through neglect or contamination), your bill could be higher.
One thing is for sure: Whatever it costs to change or flush your transmission fluid, it’s going to be cheaper than a major transmission repair or rebuilding the transmission entirely.
CVT (or Continuously Variable Transmissions) don’t have the fixed gear ratios of most automatic transmissions. They just work differently. But do you need to change the transmission fluid?
The short answer is Yes. Just like other automatic transmissions, you need to check, maintain and occasionally flush the transmission fluid on a CVT. Check your owner’s manual for more details.
Similar to the function that oil has in your engine, transmission fluid lubricates the moving parts in the transmission. When the fluid is worn out, contaminated or missing because of a leak, you’ll start to see – or, more likely, feel – problems with the way your transmission shifts.
If you suspect an issue, the best course of action is to take your car to your local service center to get it checked out.