Transmission Fluid Change in San Leandro, CA

Doral’s Auto Repair in San Leandro offers a broad range of automotive maintenance services, including transmission fluid change. Unlike oil change, which for most of us is regular event with a 6 month interval, transmission fluid change rarely comes on our radar. That’s because for most vehicles, it only happens once every 3 or 4 years. But it should not be neglected – healthy transmission, whether manual transmission or automatic transmission, is necessary to the well-being of your vehicle. And transmission replacement is a very expensive affair. So how can you maximize the life of your vehicle’s transmission? Timely transmission fluid change is the answer.

Transmission fluid needs to be replaced for two primary reasons: mechanical and heat deterioration, as well as deterioration due to the passage of time. Both cause negative changes in the chemical and mechanical properties of the fluid, thus making it less effective in protecting your vehicle’s transmission from wear due to regular use. As a matter of fact, dirty transmission fluid that carries debris accumulated over the years can actually accelerate transmission wear.

So how often should transmission fluid be exchanged? The rule of thumb says that manual transmissions can go about 50,000 miles between transmission fluid changes. Automatic transmission, on the other hand, should have the transmission fluid flush every 30,000 to 40,000 miles. You can check your vehicle’s Owner’s Handbook for the interval recommended by the manufacturer for your particular make and model.

At Doral’s Auto Repair in San Leandro we can perform transmission fluid exchange as a same-day service, and provide your vehicle with new transmission fluid that will properly lubricate and protect your vehicle’s transmission. Our nationally ASE certified technicians will also perform a complimentary digital vehicle inspection to check various subsystems of your vehicle for impending problems.

So if it’s been a few years since the last transmission fluid flush, call our San Leandro auto care facility and schedule an appointment – we are passionate about the work we do and will take great care of your vehicle.