How long transmission flush

If you make a purchase through any of the links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. A transmission flush is an important maintenance to keep a car running smoothly.

But how long does a transmission flush take? Transmission flushing is the process of removing old fluid, dirt, and other contaminants from a car transmission. Transmission flushing should be done every 15, miles or more depending on the frequency of driving conditions e. Transmission flush is important because it prevents the transmission from being clogged or not functioning properly.

Because minor transmission problems can soon worsen and lead to much more expensive repair needs, it's always best to get to the shop at the first sign of trouble in this department. Here's a look at five signs that it's time for a transmission flush.

If your transmission fluid is old and dirty, then contaminants could block the fluid's flow, consequently resulting in a reduction in hydraulic power. As a result, there might be insufficient power to stay in gear. For both standard and automatic transmissions, it's important to always drive with the proper amount of clean fluid.

A gunked-up transmission can lead to gears changing too fast or too slowly. It can take between 3 to 4 hours to flush out the old transmission fluid by vacuuming or using a simple siphoning system. Siphoning or vacuuming is repeated to remove all sticky dirt from the synchronizing gear and until the inside of the transmission is clean. Transmission repair can take a full day but it will take at least 3 to 4 days to rebuild a transmission.

Anders Automotive will be able to give you an estimate as to how long it will take to flush or repair a transmission. Mostly, the average time it takes to change the fluid in a transmission it 1 hour. This range does not include taxes and fees, and does not factor in your specific vehicle or unique location.

Even if your car has an automatic transmission, you still need to undergo regular transmission fluid flushes and checkups. At Reliable Hyundai, we recommend you change your automatic transmission fluid every 20, to 25, miles to maintain optimum performance.