Loading ...What is Transmission Fluid?
Basically, it is a slippery liquid that serves as a lubricant for all of the moving parts inside the transmission, such as gears. In an automatic transmission, this liquid also serves as a coolant and a viscous fluid that transmits power from the engine to the transmission.
So why do I have to change my transmission fluid? Because automatic transmission fluid will become contaminated with worn bits of the transmission, and the fluid can actually degrades and breaks down with use. If you don't want to shorten the life of your transmission, you should follow the recommendation transmission fluid change from your factory service manual or maintenance manual.
Below is a video to show you the basic on how to change automatic transmission fluid as a reference. You should still follow the manual to get the job right as every car is different.