Your Transmission: Your Car's Unsung Hero
One of the most crucial maintenance tasks to perform as a car owner is doing a periodic transmission fluid change. Fortunately, this doesn’t need to be done often. Many manufacturers state you should have a transmission fluid service performed when your vehicle has reached 100,000 miles. Your vehicle's manual lists your specific service intervals. While your manufacturer's recommended interval may be acceptable under gentle driving conditions, the car maker isn’t going to foot the bill for any transmission wear and tear failures unless the vehicle warranty specifically covers them. You must be more proactive with regards to maintenance to ensure your ride is maintained smoothly. After all, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Replacing your car's transmission fluid 10,000 to 15,000 miles early greatly increases the odds that you won’t encounter premature wear or damage to your transmission. That average...