The Key to Longevity: Transmission Service for Your Toyota Vehicle

The transmission in your vehicle plays the crucial role of transferring power from the engine to each drive axle. A transmission in excellent condition will provide responsive acceleration and will maintain fuel-efficient speed on long freeway cruises. Learn when to schedule transmission service at your Toyota dealer to maintain your vehicle’s performance. 

Servicing your transmission involves a comprehensive check for all parts of your transmission, such as the filter, pan, sump pump, and gasket. During your service appointment, a mechanic will also drain old transmission fluid, flush the transmission system, and fill the transmission with new fluid. 

How Often Should You Schedule Service at Your Toyota Dealer?

Judging how often you need to service your transmission typically depends on how often you drive your car. While an oil change for most drivers should be scheduled at least twice a year, the average driver may only need to schedule a transmission maintenance appointment every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. 

Drivers who spend a lot of time on the road, such as daily commuters or daily errand runners, may want to schedule service for the transmission every two years since the transmission is placed under more frequent stress. Drivers who seldom take their vehicle out on the road for long or local trips may only need service every four years to assess the health of the transmission. 

Automatic vs Manual Transmission

The type of transmission your vehicle has can also dictate how often you should schedule service. Typically, a manual transmission will need service more often since these gears are more vulnerable to contamination from particles in the transmission fluid. For a manual transmission, service every two to three years is adequate.

Automatic transmissions are designed to be more efficient and less stressful on the various gears. These transmissions also tend to use higher-quality transmission fluid that can last for 60,000 to 100,000 miles before service needs to be scheduled. If you aren’t sure about the ideal service schedule for your vehicle, check your owner’s manual.

Why Is Changing Transmission Fluid Important?

Transmission fluid is essential for a few reasons. This fluid is primarily used to lubricate the various gears in the transmission, so your gear shifting is smooth. Transmission fluid is also specially formulated to protect the transmission from corrosive build-up that happens over time and can also shield the transmission from excessive heat.

Whether you have an automatic or manual transmission, regular service is vital for maintaining the ideal performance of your Toyota vehicle. Book a service appointment at Seeger Toyota St. Louis in St Louis, MO. 

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