All About Fluid Service

 

Transmission Fluid Service

A large part of keeping your favorite Honda vehicle on the road is being aware of routine maintenance tasks, including knowing how often to change transmission fluid. The right maintenance schedule for your vehicle depends on your particular make and model and your driving habits, but it’s crucial to have this service performed regularly. Fortunately, the expert technicians at Pacific Honda are here to help.

What Does Transmission Fluid Do?

Your car’s transmission has a very important job: it sends power from your engine to your wheels. Within the transmission system, there are a lot of moving metal parts that need to be lubricated so they stay cool and free of friction.

This is where transmission fluid comes in. The fluid protects the entire transmission so your pre-owned or new Honda model stays healthy and performs at its top capability for as long as possible.

What Can Happen if I Don’t Know How Often to Change Transmission Fluid?

Over time, transmission fluid becomes less effective and isn’t able to provide adequate lubrication and coolant to keep your vehicle running smoothly. There are several symptoms that you should change your transmission fluid, including:

  • Clunking or grinding noises when you shift gears
  • A burning smell or smoke
  • Warning or indicator lights on your dashboard illuminate

Ultimately, delaying a transmission fluid change could cause the entire transmission system to fail, which is an extremely expensive repair. You can easily avoid this by bringing your vehicle to our Honda service center at least every 50,000 miles so we can handle this routine maintenance for you.

What Other Fluids Need Regular Changes?

In addition to transmission fluid, there are several other fluids that should be checked and changed. These include:

  • Brake fluid
  • Power steering fluid
  • Engine oil (unless you have an EV, in which case this isn’t necessary)
  • Windshield wiper fluid

If you’re not sure when to have these fluids checked and changed, just give us a call and we’ll help you set up your preventative maintenance schedule.

Let Our Honda Service Center in San Diego, CA Change Your Transmission Fluid

We want your favorite Honda model to stay on the road for as long as possible. So let us handle your transmission fluid changes and all of your other maintenance and repairs. Stop by our Honda dealership in San Diego, CA today to set up an appointment!