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Automatic-Transmission Information and Maintenance
Transmission Fluid - Checks and Changes
The vast majority of transmission failures result from neglected fluid checks and changes. Maintaining the correct auto-transmission fluid level and changing the fluid when it becomes old are the primary transmission-maintenance functions you should perform. Kennedy Transmission recommends an annual fluid change for most driving practices, since, in our geographic region, most driving occurs during what vehicle manufacturers describe as "severe conditions." Some activities, such as hauling heavy boats via trailer, can require more frequent auto-transmission fluid maintenance.
Your vehicle's transmission has a filter to catch and hold small particles of contamination, just like the engine has a filter to keep the engine oil clean. A transmission filter can act as a type of "screen" that can be cleaned and reused, or it can be "fabric" that has to be replaced when dirty. A professional transmission-maintenance shop will only recommend filter replacement when it is observed to be sufficiently dirty as to restrict fluid flow.
• Automatic-Transmission Fluid Checks and Changes
• Automatic-Transmission Fluid Level
• Automatic-Transmission Shift Conditions
• Automatic-Transmission Electronic Controls
• Manual-Transmission Clutch Tips
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