Posted on 6/15/2021
Fluids will always break down over time from wear and tear, miniscule debris from parts and from heat. All fluids in your vehicle will eventually need to be serviced. Fluid maintenance is probably the single most important repair for getting your money's worth out of your car. My trusty old Corolla had over 345,000 miles when I sold it. The transmission fluid was still a beautiful red color and worked perfect, because at every oil change, I would drain 2 quarts out and refill it. I always get a kick out of the car manufactures selling point “life time fluid”, it does not need to be changed. I still have yet to see a fluid that does not break down over time. Take a BMWs transmission, filled with BMWs signature lifetime fluid, do you want to know how many BMW transmissions I have seen fail? When I am asked about BMW’s lifetime fluid, my favorite line ... read more