How often should the manual transmission fluid of a Vios be changed?
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For the Vios manual transmission, it is generally recommended to change the transmission fluid every three years or approximately 100,000 kilometers. Signs that indicate the need for a transmission fluid change include body vibration, gear shifting hesitation, transmission high-temperature warning on the dashboard, engine stalling, and unusual noises. The methods for changing the transmission fluid of a Vios are as follows: Loosen the drain screw at the bottom of the transmission to drain the old fluid before refilling. Remove the transmission oil pan directly to drain and refill: 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 change the automatic transmission fluid: Dynamic fluid exchange with an intelligent circulation machine can filter and clean sludge and impurities inside the automatic transmission. Different vehicle models have different change intervals. Below are the recommended transmission fluid change intervals: Manual transmission: It is generally recommended to change the manual transmission fluid every three years or approximately 100,000 kilometers. Automatic transmission: It is generally recommended to change the automatic transmission fluid every two years or approximately 40,000 kilometers. Continuously variable transmission (CVT): It is generally recommended to change the CVT fluid every two years or approximately 60,000 kilometers.
I've been driving a manual Vios for over two years, and the timing of transmission fluid changes is quite important. It's generally recommended to change it every 40,000 kilometers or every two years, whichever comes first. I commute in the city, and frequent gear shifting causes the fluid to get dirty more easily. Dirty fluid can make gear shifting less smooth and accelerate gear wear. Once I forgot to change it, and shifting gears became noticeably stiff and uncomfortable. Regular fluid changes can extend the transmission's lifespan, and it's not expensive—just over a hundred yuan at a professional shop. Driving habits also have a big impact. For example, if you're often stuck in traffic, you might want to shorten the interval. Paying attention to your car's condition can help avoid major repair troubles. As the car ages, the fluid deteriorates faster, so it's even more important to check and change it frequently.
