What is Transmission Fluid?

One of the hydraulic fluids in the system, transmission fluid is essential for your transmission to function properly. It lubricates the gears and the gear system within your transmission so that they can shift easily with automatic transmissions. Like oil and brake fluid, it is able to manipulate pressure and wears down over time when being used regularly. This is why it should be changed every 60k to 90k miles for your transmission's maximum performance.

Is It Necessary to Exchange Transmission Fluid?

One of the biggest myths in the auto shop world is whether or not to change the transmission fluid. Unfortunately, there is a belief that this fluid can last the life of the transmission and does not need to be changed until the transmission goes out. When you choose not to regularly change this transmission fluid and keep the system performing at the highest quality, your transmission will need to be replaced, but much sooner than it should have been. This is much more costly in terms of labor and costs. Not to mention the safety from your transmission slipping while you are trying to drive it out on the highway.

Who Changes My Transmission Fluid?

When you need a transmission fluid exchange service for your Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, or RAM, it should always be done by Mopar-certified technicians. While you can buy transmission fluid over the counter at many part stores, changing it at home is not the best practice. First, transmission fluid should be flushed from the system. You do not want to mix new and old transmission fluid. The new transmission will become clogged with the debris from the old fluid and lose all quality.

When you have a certified technician remove and flush the old fluid, they can get it removed efficiently along with any debris that is circulating through your transmission. They will also use OEM-recommended transmission fluid that will make your transmission last for many more miles. This will also save you more money on repairs and replacement costs for the future.