What Exactly Is Dodge Transmission Service?

With everything that goes into your vehicle’s maintenance, Dodge transmission service can sometimes get lost in translation. Drivers may think that transmission service isn’t as important as getting their oil changed or brakes checked, but we’re here to assure you that it is vital to your vehicle’s health. Let’s take a look at just what transmission service entails, and why it’s important for your vehicle.

What Does Dodge Transmission Service Entail?

As you may suspect, transmission service is an umbrella term for any maintenance performed on your vehicle’s transmission. The most commonly performed transmission service is the flushing out and exchange of transmission fluids, but additional services like inspecting the sump pump or pan, replacing the transmission fluid filter, or installing a new pan gasket can be performed as well depending on the current state of your transmission.

How Often Should Transmission Service Be Performed?

Your vehicle’s manual will give you a more exact idea of how often transmission fluid is required, but generally, transmission service should be performed every 30,000 to 60,000 miles on a vehicle with a manual transmission, and every 60,000 to 100,000 miles on a vehicle with an automatic transmission.

This discrepancy between manual and automatic transmission services is due to the amount of heat generated by the different systems. Increased heat can actually make transmission fluid less effective, therefore putting your vehicle’s transmission at risk for increased wear and tear. Ineffective transmission fluid can cause irreparable damage to your transmission, so remember to account for transmission service on your regular maintenance visits.

Could your vehicle’s transmission need some attention? Schedule your visit to Bernard’s Northtown Chrysler Dodge Jeep^® RAM service center today! Your vehicle’s transmission can accrue a lot of damage over time, so stop by to get it back in order.