Is Transmission Fluid Replacement Necessary for the First Maintenance?
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New vehicles do not require transmission fluid replacement during the first maintenance. Generally, most models need a transmission fluid change approximately every 3 years or 50,000 kilometers. Please refer to the specific maintenance manual for your vehicle model. Below is additional information: 1. Transmissions are categorized into manual and automatic transmissions. Under normal circumstances, automatic transmission fluid should be replaced every 2 years or 40,000 kilometers. If the vehicle shifts smoothly and there is no significant change in transmission noise, replacement may not be necessary. However, if shifting becomes difficult, especially when the vehicle speed exceeds 100 kilometers per hour and the transmission noise increases noticeably, it may be time to consider replacing the transmission fluid. 2. When replacing transmission fluid, it is essential to use the same type of fluid as originally specified for the vehicle, ensuring the correct oil specification is selected. Different brands of automatic transmissions have varying friction coefficients. Using the wrong transmission fluid can damage the friction plates, leading to issues such as clutch or brake slippage, and in severe cases, complete failure of the friction plates.
