Commonly, vehicles need their transmission fluid to be flushed at some point between 30,000 and 60,000 miles, but you’ll want to consult your owner’s manual to see your car’s precise requirement. During a transmission flush, high pressure and a cleaning agent are used to push out any remnants of old polluted fluid. Then your vehicle will be refilled with the proper level of clean fluid. Because transmission fluid provides lubrication, cooling, fluid pressure, and rust prevention, it’s very important that you’re driving with the right amount and that it’s clean. At SM Transmissions, we provide expert transmission maintenance in the greater Grand Prairie area. Here’s a look at three indications that it’s time for a transmission fluid flush. 

Gear Slippage

With old dirty transmission fluid, pollutants may build up to the point that they impede the fluid’s flow, which can cause a reduction in fluid pressure. Consequently, there may not be enough fluid pressure to reliably keep your vehicle in gear. 

Lunging/Surging
If you don’t get your transmission fluid flushed at your specified mileage points, then pollutants could accumulate to the point that they obstruct the fluid’s flow, which can cause the vehicle to lunge or surge. 

Grinding Sounds

If your transmission is making grinding sounds, then you should pull into a parking lot as soon as you safely can, and then check your transmission fluid. Typically, transmission fluid is best checked with the car still running. Healthy transmission fluid will have a red-to-pink color. But if your fluid is dark or smells burnt, then you’ve got a problem that should be brought to the mechanic’s attention. You might just need a transmission flush, but there’s also a chance that more in-depth work will need to be done.

Transmission Service in Grand Prairie, TX

When you need a transmission fluid flush in Grand Prairie and the surrounding area, contact SM Transmissions at (469) 908-3690. At our nearby transmission shop, we can take care of any of your vehicle’s transmission needs. Feel free to give us a call today to make an appointment!