Do I Need to Change Transmission Fluid at 40,000 Kilometers?
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Transmission fluid does not need to be changed at 40,000 kilometers. Signs that indicate the need for transmission fluid replacement include: vehicle shaking, gear shifting hesitation; transmission overheating warning on the dashboard; engine stalling; and unusual noises. Transmission fluid replacement intervals: Manual transmission: Manual transmission fluid is generally recommended to be replaced every three years or approximately 100,000 kilometers; Automatic transmission: Automatic transmission fluid is generally recommended to be replaced every two years or approximately 40,000 kilometers; Continuously variable transmission (CVT): CVT fluid is generally recommended to be replaced every two years or approximately 60,000 kilometers. Methods for changing transmission fluid: Loosen the drain plug at the bottom of the transmission to drain the old fluid before refilling; Remove the transmission oil pan directly to drain and refill the fluid: This method is more thorough than the previous one, as it removes impurities from the bottom of the oil pan; Use a circulation machine to replace automatic transmission fluid: Dynamic fluid replacement with an intelligent circulation machine can filter and clean sludge and impurities inside the automatic transmission.