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Automatic gearbox oil change

Automatic gearbox oil change

An automatic transmission is the second most expensive and technologically advanced element of a car next to the engine. You should remember to remove the used fluid from it and replace it with a new one of appropriate parameters. Neglecting or postponing an automatic transmission fluid and filter change may result in serious consequences and costly repairs. Changing an automatic transmission fluid requires special conditions and tools, hence he best thing to do is to have it done during comprehensive check-ups as recommended by the manufacturer.

Tips

  • The very first fluid and filter change should be performed after 100 thousand kilometres, and then after each next 30 thousand kilometres.
  • Always buy the fluid recommended by the manufacturer
  • Changing the transmission fluid should always be accompanied by changing the filter and the fluid pan seal
  • A frequent cause of transmission fluid leaks is a worn filter or seal.

Scope of services

  • Unscrewing the drain plug
  • Removing the fluid from the transmission
  • Replacing the drain plug seal and screwing the plug back in place with appropriate force
  • Refilling the transmission with an appropriate amount of new oil

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Additional info about the service

What is the role an automatic transmission fluid?

An automatic transmission is a hydraulically-controlled gearbox requiring special fluid for its operation. The role of the fluid is to lubricate the internal, moving parts of the transmission, as well to transmit the power from the engine to the gearbox. The fluid ensures execution of the selected gearbox mode (forward, reverse, park, etc.) and gear change while driving.

How is the fluid changed?

It is important that an automatic transmission fluid be of the right class and that it be clean. Small contaminants, such as metal chips and other particulates get into the fluid while an automatic transmission is in operation. Not all of them are blocked by the filter.

With time, the fluid becomes contaminated and requires changing. This is done by unscrewing and removing the transmission fluid pan, removing the fluid contained in it, and, following screwing the pan back into place, pouring new fluid in. A good idea is to check the seal of the pan for potential leaks and change it, if necessary. Frequently, a new seal comes with the fluid filter set, as the filter requires changing together with the fluid.

After pouring in a new fluid of the classification suitable for a given car, and after checking its level, a test drive must be performed in order to check if the transmission operates properly and ensure that it is free from any leaks. After the test drive the fluid level should be checked again.

What to keep in mind

A failure to change the fluid may result in wrong operation of the transmission, resulting in gears being switched in the wrong moment or not being switched at all.

In extreme cases, the transmission may be damaged altogether. ATF or Automatic Transmission Fluid should be changed every 30 or 60 thousand kilometres. Some manufacturers recommend first change after as many as 100 thousand kilometres."