Sage-Tips

Is it bad to change transmission fluid on a high mileage car?

Changing the transmission fluid on a high-mileage car is risky. Don’t do it unless your transmission is running fine and the fluid is first-rate, because it can make transmission failure imminent.

Is it OK to change transmission fluid after 200k miles?

Yes you can, but it might make more sense to scrap the car than try to resurrect it. If it has never had an ATF change, odds are that the new fluid will lubricate well enough to never let the transmission work.

Can changing your transmission fluid cause damage?

While changing your transmission fluid won’t damage the condition of your transmission, if you haven’t been changing it frequently enough, you may discover that your transmission slips.

Should I change my transmission fluid on GMC Sierra?

Most new vehicles are equipped with an automatic transmission. As a result, there’s not really much maintenance to perform. Still, most owner’s manuals will recommend changing the transmission fluid every 90,000 miles or so.

At what point should you not change transmission fluid?

The manufacturer’s maintenance schedule for many automatic transmissions doesn’t call for fresh fluid until 100,000 miles or, with some Ford transmissions, even 150,000 miles. A lot of mechanics say that is too long and that it should be done at least every 50,000 miles.

Is it good to change transmission fluid?

If you drive manual, most manufacturers will recommend changing your transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. If you have automatic, you can typically boost that range up to 60,000 to 100,000 miles. There’s no harm in changing your fluid early.

Does GMC recommend transmission flush?

Still, most owner’s manuals will recommend changing the transmission fluid every 90,000 miles or so. Flushing your transmission’s fluid has fallen out of vogue in recent years because the high-pressure cleaning involved may dislodge debris inside the transmission that can literally gum up the works.

How much does it cost to replace a transmission on a GMC Sierra?

It depends on the vehicle you drive and the type of transmission it requires, but a transmission replacement ranges from $1,800 to $3,400. Keep in mind that this estimated transmission cost range does not include labor fees, taxes, and any other associated fees.

At what mileage should I change my transmission fluid?

30,000 to 60,000 miles
If you drive manual, most manufacturers will recommend changing your transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. If you have automatic, you can typically boost that range up to 60,000 to 100,000 miles.

What’s the cost for a GMC Sierra 1500 transmission fluid change?

The average cost for a GMC Sierra 1500 transmission fluid change is between $251 and $297. Labor costs are estimated between $175 and $220 while parts are priced at $76. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific model year or unique location.

Is it bad to change transmission fluid while driving?

Changing transmission fluid is never a bad thing, but if you’ve never had the service performed over the life of the vehicle, or have neglected the service while doing hard driving, then the suspended metal particles from wear might be just enough to maintain friction within the clutch pack to move the truck.

How many miles on a Chevy Venture before transmission fluid change?

With my vehicle in particular (2000 Chevrolet Venture), I had a transmission repair and fluid change at 130,000 miles, and am now at 190,000 miles (so it is a little overdue for transmission maintenance).

Can you drain transmission fluid by dropping the transmission pan?

When you drain by dropping the pan alone, you are only changing out the fluid which resides in the pan. There is still a large quantity which remains in the torque converter. To this end, I’ve seen transmission which get flushed, having never had the fluid changed, destroy itself within a few thousand miles.