Transmission fluid basics for car owners

Many car owners overlook the need for basic maintenance to ensure optimal gearbox performance. It’s important to understand transmission fluid and when to change it.

Is it necessary to change the transmission fluid?

It is necessary to change the transmission fluid, however, one may accumulate over 160,000 km on their vehicle before this is required, according to service manuals. Owners planning to hold on to a vehicle or have purchased a used car will need to change the fluid at some point.

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Common causes of a transmission slipping

Transmission slipping can be a major huddle, particularly for automatic transmissions. If your vehicle is showing signs of slipping then you need to get it fixed immediately. What can start off as a minor issue can easily escalate into an expensive repair down the line. Slipping does not necessarily mean that your transmission is near failure however, it indicates that maintenance is required. Because of the sophistication behind automatic transmissions, there can be various causes while for manual versions the problem is often associated with the clutch.

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Can a bad converter damage a transmission?

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A converter transfers rotating power from the prime mover and ensures that the internal combustion engine is functioning effectively. The converter is usually located between the engine’s flex plate and the transmission.

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