Transmission Services & Repair | Firestone Complete Auto Care (2024)

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How often should your transmission be serviced? ›

Every 30,000 to 60,000 miles is best, and that equates to roughly every 2 to 4 years. If you have an automatic vehicle, then it's then you'll most likely be safe to only bring your vehicle for a service on your transmission every 4 to 7 years.

There are many different symptoms of a transmission problem, but some of the most common ones include your car feeling like it's struggling to accelerate, strange noises when you try to change gears, your car jerks or jolts when you try to change gears, or the engine revs up but your car doesn't move as fast as it ...

A complete transmission service is the most comprehensive form of preventative transmission maintenance offered. Not only do we replace transmission fluid and filter, we also check various components to make sure they are in good working order. We examine the transmission sump and pan. We clean the transmission pan.

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Our expert technicians can take care of all your vehicle transmission needs and keep your car functioning at peak performance.

The exact transmission cost will vary, based on your particular vehicle and your service department of choice, but you can expect to pay in the ballpark of $1,800 and $3,400 for brand-new parts – and don't forget about the transmission labor costs, which can run between $79 and $189.

A well-maintained transmission is vital to the efficient operation of the engine. If your transmission fails to work in harmony with your engine, your vehicle will likely consume more fuel than it normally does.

Overheating & Other Issues Caused by Not Changing the Transmission Oil. Transmission fluid requires a change every so often because it degrades over time. Old, degraded oil can't provide adequate lubrication, leading to increased friction and, consequently, overheating.

If you drive manual, most manufacturers will recommend changing your transmission fluid every 30,000 to 60,000 miles. If you have automatic, you can typically boost that range up to 60,000 to 100,000 miles.

Vibrating or Shaking. If your vehicle's transmission is acting up, your car may begin to shake or vibrate when you change gears. Any feeling of unsteadiness or vibration should warrant an immediate trip to the shop, as these signs could indicate a serious problem with your transmission or engine.

Why is it so expensive to fix a transmission? ›

However, most transmission failures are often more severe and expensive for a few important reasons: Complex repairs for simple issues: Transmissions contain complex mechanical components carefully assembled and calibrated to your vehicle. As such, a simple interior issue can require highly complex service.

A transmission service is a factory recommended maintenance item, just like changing the oil or rotating the tires. It is something you should do while your transmission is working properly to avoid costly repairs down the road.

A: Honda recommends changing the transmission fluid at 120,000 miles and — for most drivers — that would be about 10 years. Some technicians believe that flushing or even a drain and refill of a transmission that hasn't been serviced in 20 years could cause some problems.