When you take your car in for service, you often get told that you need a transmission flush. What does
this mean? Generally, that means, the shop needs to upsell you on SOMETHING, and since most people
are unaware of how to check their own to verify this statement, they can get away with it. Transmission fluid
is normally red or reddish orange, and when it begins to break down, turns brown/black. It does this gradually
and should be checked every 10-15,000 miles for wear. To do this, it is just like checking your oil. Pull out
the transmission dipstick and clean it off; then insert it and check the fluid color from there. You will know
when it begins to wear. Don’t wait until it is black. See http//autos.aol.com/auto-repair-blog/2009/03/06/my-transmission-fluid-is-brown-should-i-change-it/
for why this occurs. You can save yourself a lot of money by staying aware of what is going on inside your
transmission. If you aren’t checking, your lube shop will be able to do it for you and show the results when
you check your oil next. The joke in the industry is to sell a transmission flush, a radiator flush, and a wallet
flush. Keep your wallet healthy by checking this important item before someone tried to sell you a bill of goods
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