
Transmission fluid is a lubricant formulated to protect your vehicle’s transmission gears and clutch packs while enabling smooth, crisp shifts.
How often you should change transmission fluid depends on your vehicle and driving habits. That’s a cop-out. But, it’s true. Automatic-transmission-fluid-change recommendations vary from one original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to another. Plus, if your driving habits are like most motorists and fall under the “severe” designation (towing, hauling, daily short trips less than 10 miles,