Valvoline Synthetic Transmission Fluid ATF+4 1 Quart.

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You can use a transmission cooler like an engine oil cooler, however, to make it work properly there are adapters and modifications that will be required. When picking out an engine oil cooler the guideline is to pick a cooler that can accommodate the same engine oil filter thread.

Pull the transmission fluid dipstick to test the fluid level. The dipstick is located in the front center of the engine compartment. Pull the dipstick out of the tube and wipe it clean with a dry rag. Insert the dipstick and promptly remove it.

the following procedure must be used:

1. Operate the engine at idle speed and normal operating.
2. The vehicle must be on level ground.
3. Fully apply the parking brake and press the brake.
4. Place the shift lever momentarily into each gear position.
5. Remove the dipstick, wipe it clean and reinsert it until.

Checking Transmission Fluid: Step-by-Step Guide

1. Make sure your car is in park before getting out and opening the hood.
2. Find the transmission fluid dipstick.
3. Remove the dipstick and touch the fluid, moving it around between your thumb and forefinger.
4. Wipe off the dipstick, then insert it back into the vehicle.

every 30,000 to 60,000 miles

How Much Does a Transmission Fluid Change Cost? The cost to have your fluid changed by a dealer, service center or independent mechanic ranges from $80 to $250. The average cost is around $100 for both automatic and manual transmissions.

If you don’t change your transmission fluid frequently, the dirty fluid will not serve as an effective lubricant and it won’t disperse heat well. This will cause wear and tear on the clutches and other parts of your transmission.

Proponents of transmission flushes will often argue that a flush is a better service because it replaces more of your transmission fluid. It’s true that removing your transmission pan or draining your transmission via its drain plug (as your car manufacturer intends) only removes about 70% of the fluid inside.

Where a transmission fluid change will only replace some of the existing fluid for new, clean fluid, a transmission fluid flush completely removes all old fluid and replaces it with new. Once drained, completely, brand new fluid is added, resulting in your transmission running much more efficiently and smoothly.

You should never flush any transmission either new or high mileage. You should only change the fluid by draining old fluid, replacing filter and adding new fluid.

Manual: Most manufacturers recommend that manual transmission fluid be changed every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. Under heavy-duty use, some manufacturers suggest changing transmission fluid every 15,000 miles. The typical service interval is 60,000 to 100,000 miles. Changing it more often does no harm.