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Automatic Transmission Fluid Change by snthesis(m): 12:18pm On Apr 12, 2012 |
when is the right time/distance to change a car's Automatic Transmission fluid. i checked online and found out conflicting suggestions, one states that its safer not to change it at all, while another other opinion states you should change at regular intervals. which of the suggestions is valid in preventing damage to the gear box. |
Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid Change by Austino2955: 7:06pm On Apr 12, 2012 |
Change transmission fluid after every five thouosand mile so as to keep the life of the gear longer, and against tear and wear. That is the proper thing. At this level the fluid is now lighter and lost vescosity after a lot of labour base on the distance. Good luck. |
Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid Change by snthesis(m): 4:03pm On Apr 19, 2012 |
Austino2955: Change transmission fluid after every five thouosand mile so as to keep the life of the gear longer, and against tear and wear. That is the proper thing. At this level the fluid is now lighter and lost vescosity after a lot of labour base on the distance. Good luck.thanks |
Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid Change by nissparts(m): 9:47am On Apr 20, 2012 |
^^Wrong completely. No vehicle manufacture recommends anything close to 5000mile intervals for ATF change and rightly so. Your question is best answered based on the actual vehicle you are referring to. |
Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid Change by oscartawn1: 4:39pm On Apr 20, 2012 |
Transmission fluid change intervals depends on the type of car you use. Best advice is to check what is specified in the owners manual. Some cars can drive up to 30,000 - 60,000 miles between fluid changes. Just check the manufacturer's recommendation. You may also want to google it if you do not have a manual for your car. Fluid change is not a function of viscosity! |
Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid Change by snthesis(m): 8:49am On May 02, 2012 |
thanks for d replies guys. my friend actually changed his ATF for a rodeo jeep- unfortunately his mechanics did a bad job and he ended up buying a new gear box. |
Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid Change by kanny1(m): 9:58pm On May 09, 2012 |
I guess we should answer dis questn based on wat we ve in our local mkt. In naija, u 'll diff brands of atf. I changed my atf, filter & engine oil in december for corolla, reset d maint reqd indicator 4 it and waitin 4 d light 2 cme on again b4 i changed them. Just last wk, one driver told me i nid to change evrytin. Imagine for a car i barely rid!:-O |
Re: Automatic Transmission Fluid Change by snthesis(m): 12:00pm On May 11, 2012 |
kanny1: I guess we should answer dis questn based on wat we ve in our local mkt. In naija, u 'll diff brands of atf. I changed my atf, filter & engine oil in december for corolla, reset d maint reqd indicator 4 it and waitin 4 d light 2 cme on again b4 i changed them. Just last wk, one driver told me i nid to change evrytin. Imagine for a car i barely rid!:-Oi think the right brand of ATF IS SPECIFIED IN THE maintenance/owners manual |
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