How Many Hours Does It Take to Change Transmission Oil?
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Transmission oil change typically takes about an hour. Relevant information about transmission oil is as follows: 1. Transmission oil is a lubricant used to keep the gear system clean, ensuring the normal operation of the transmission and extending the service life of the transmission device. 2. Transmission oil lubricates and prolongs the life of the transmission device, providing effective lubrication even at low temperatures and reducing oil loss under harsh operating conditions. 3. Depending on the structure of the transmission, transmission oil is divided into automatic transmission oil and manual transmission oil.
There are typically two scenarios when it comes to transmission fluid changes: Manual transmissions are simpler—just drain the old fluid and refill with new, usually done within an hour. Automatic transmissions are more complex, requiring a machine to cycle the fluid by connecting tubes to flush the system, extracting all the old fluid before adding new, which generally takes two to three hours. Last week, while changing the fluid for a friend’s SUV, we found metal shavings when removing the oil pan to clean the filter, adding an extra half hour to the job. I recommend setting aside half a day for maintenance, and after the fluid change, have the technician take you for a test drive to check if the shifts feel smooth. The transmission is the heart of the car—don’t rush to save time.
