How to Determine Whether to Change Transmission Fluid?
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Methods to determine if transmission fluid needs replacement are: 1. Manual transmission fluid should be changed every 40,000 kilometers or 2 years, while automatic transmission fluid should be changed every 60,000 kilometers or 3 years; 2. Judge whether the transmission fluid needs replacement by daily shifting experience. When you feel the gear shifting becomes stiff or unsmooth, accompanied by transmission noise, vehicle shaking, or slow acceleration, it indicates the transmission fluid needs changing. More details are as follows: 1. Transmission fluid is an oil product that keeps the shifting system clean, ensuring normal operation of the transmission and extending the lifespan of the transmission components. 2. Depending on the transmission structure, transmission fluid is divided into automatic transmission fluid and manual transmission fluid. 3. Automatic transmission fluid is specifically designed for automatic transmissions, serving as both the hydraulic fluid for the torque converter and the lubricant for the planetary gear structure and shifting mechanism. 4. Manual transmission fluid is generally referred to as gear oil, used for lubricating spur and bevel gears, as well as gears in transmissions and steering mechanisms under normal load conditions.
