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Transmission Fluid

Critical For Operation

Transmission

Provides hydraulic pressure for gear shifting, lubricates transmission components, and dissipates heat generated during operation.

Transmission fluid serves as both a lubricant and hydraulic medium in automatic transmissions, enabling smooth gear shifts and cooling the transmission. Dirty or low fluid can cause rough shifting, slipping, or transmission overheating. Most vehicles benefit from periodic fluid checks and occasional exchanges.

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Typical part cost
$30–$150🔒
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Typical labor cost
$50–$300🔒
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Typically lasts
30,000–100,000 mi
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Or about
2.0–6.0 years
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DIY difficulty
3/10

⚠️ Owners Often Notice

If the Transmission Fluid is starting to fail, these are the signs owners most commonly report before it gets worse:

Low fluid warning
Rough or delayed shifts
Transmission overheating warning
Slipping gears

Related Services

Services commonly performed on or around this part.

Add Transmission Fluid

No standard interval on file

Transmission Fluid Top-Off

No standard interval on file

Flush Transmission Fluid

No standard interval on file