Is it necessary to change transmission fluid at a 4S shop?

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AnnieFitz
07/30/25 2:59am
It is not necessary to change the transmission fluid at a 4S shop; it can also be done at an external repair shop. Its functions are: 1. To keep the gear system clean; 2. To lubricate the transmission components. Signs that transmission fluid needs to be changed include: 1. Vehicle shaking and gear shifting hesitation; 2. The dashboard showing a transmission overheating warning; 3. The car stalling; 4. Unusual noises. The functions of the transmission are: 1. To change the transmission ratio; 2. To expand the torque and speed of the driving wheels; 3. To allow the car to reverse; 4. To facilitate gear shifting or power output. Transmission maintenance methods include: 1. Regularly checking the fluid level; 2. Avoiding skipping gears when upshifting; 3. Not forcing the transmission into neutral; 4. Not shortening the idle warm-up time; 5. Avoiding gear grinding when shifting.
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