Should a Transmission Flush be Part of My Regular Maintenance ?

Transmission flushes are an important part of keeping your transmission in good working order. So yes transmission flushes should be part of your regular maintenance schedule. Think of a transmission this way. You would never not change your oil, right? That's because you know clean oil lubes your engine and helps it run better. The same principle applies to your transmission. When your transmission fluid becomes clogged and dirty with debris, it will fail to properly lubricate your transmission. As transmission fluid breaks down over time it will typically turn a dark color.

When performing a flush we use a specialized machine made only for transmission flushes. We input a cleaning solution, then add the new transmission fluid. A typical transmission will take 12 quarts of fluid however we use 16. By using the extra 4 quarts (which we drain out) the extra fluid helps to make sure that more of the dirt and debris is removed from your transmission. Repair shops that only use the 12 quarts leave in dirt and debris.

We recommend your initial flush be performed at 60,000 miles and every 30,000 miles after that or every 2 years. If you have not had your transmission flushed give us a call and we will set up an appointment for service.

Regular preventive maintenance is probably the single thing you can do as a car owner to keep your car running longer and save money on repairs in the future.

Reducing Your Vehicle Maintenance Costs

Unexpected surprise maintenance costs can be avoided by sticking to a strict scheduled preventive maintenance plan. While it might sound counter intuitive to spend money to save money, a scheduled maintenance practice will keep your vehicle running in good health ensuring you get the most out of all those expensive to replace parts.

Keeping your car’s fluids clean and new is a top priority when it comes to minimizing future costs. By that it’s not just oil changes that need to be done, brake fluid flushes, transmission fluid flushes and power steering fluid flushes also need to be done. Fluid changes done as needed will prevent the buildup of harmful dirt and debris deposits that cause corrosion and eventual breakdown.

With all vehicles it is a good idea to have your oil checked on a regular basis. The same applies for your car’s brake fluid, transmission fluid and power steering fluid. Learning to check these fluids is a good idea, however a lot of people don’t want to so it’s a good idea to keep a regular maintenance schedule with ToyoTechs..

While it’s always a good idea to peruse through your owner's manual to learn more about your vehicle’s scheduled maintenance Truthfully most our customers have come to trust ToyoTechs Technicians to keep up with what services need to be done now and what can wait till later.

Whether or not you have us maintain your vehicle these services need to be done. They will keep your vehicle running better and add extra years to the life of your car at the same time saving you money.