Subaru Transmission Care: Keeping Your Ride Smooth and Efficient

It’s quite common for drivers to overlook their transmissions when thinking of vehicle maintenance. Here’s an outline for optimal transmission service, which your local Subaru dealer can help with. 

Subaru Transmission Care: Keeping Your Ride Smooth and Efficient

Use the Correct Transmission Fluid

Your car’s gearbox requires a particular type of fluid as described in the owner’s manual. Always use the right fluid for your car, and opt for the finest quality possible. Our technicians can help you figure out the best transmission fluid for your vehicle. 

Check the Transmission Fluid Often

Transmission fluid is crucial for a healthy gearbox and must be kept in great condition at all times. You’re advised to check the quality and level of your transmission fluid twice a year, at the very least. This is an easy task when using the dipstick. Healthy transmission fluid should be a lighter shade of red and sweet-smelling; if yours is dark and foul-smelling, you probably need to have it flushed. 

Flush the Fluid in a Timely Manner

Transmission fluid typically needs to be flushed and refreshed every 60,000 to 100,000 miles in an automatic transmission, more frequently in a manual vehicle. 60,000 miles is about four years of driving for most. However, if your fluid looks burned or degraded, or you notice signs of transmission trouble, don’t hesitate to change the fluid, no matter how old it is. 

Give Your Car Time To Warm Up

The lubricating qualities of transmission fluid are diminished when the fluid is cold. With this in mind, it’s a good idea to warm your car up for a few minutes in the morning before you start driving. That way, your fluid is ready to fully protect the gears when they get to work. 

Have Regular Transmission Service at Your Subaru Dealer

Your transmission may not need full flushing and servicing more frequently than every 60,000 miles. However, it’s wise to ask a technician to inspect the fluid once or twice a year. They can also check to make sure your car is shifting gears smoothly and silently with all in good order. An experienced technician is more likely to notice small signs of gearbox trouble before most drivers can. 

Visit Sunset Hills Subaru in Sunset Hills, MO, today to have your transmission inspected, serviced, or repaired by seasoned professionals. For over 40 years, we’ve been helping the region’s vehicle owners enjoy smoother, safer, more enjoyable driving. 

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