Does Car Transmission Fluid Need to Be Replaced?
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Car transmission fluid needs to be replaced. The hazards of not replacing transmission fluid for a long time include: damage to the transmission's shift control mechanism; abnormal wear of gears and clutch plates inside the transmission; affecting the normal operation of the transmission, leading to damage of the transmission valve body. Transmission fluid is an oil product that keeps the shifting system clean, ensuring the normal operation of the transmission and extending the service life of the transmission device. Different vehicle models have different replacement cycles. Below are the replacement cycles for transmission fluid: 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.