Comments on: Average Cost to Change Automatic Transmission Fluid

By: Shaad

Shaad — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:36:46 +0000

In reply to Buzzy.

Got my routine transmission fluid replaced, the guy changed the drain plug as well. (Total cost $120)

However, noticed leakages after 3 days, went back to the garage and was told to replace the pan. Did so, $380 (pan+oil+labor).. Next hour observed leakage continuing..

Cause – the drain plug bush had been loose.

Lesson learnt after spending $500 on this issue, don’t just take the mechanics word, try to find exact spot of leakages by yourself. Could save some bucks.. Cheers!!!

By: George

George — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 03:09:57 +0000

Myself and i dont know why anyone else would either if ya changing the fluid it beyond well worth it to change the filter otherwise ya just wasting time.. shoot ya be better off changing the filter and useing the old fluid …..

By: marc

marc — Sun, 26 Sep 2021 15:16:38 +0000

In reply to Diane. Moi j'ai fait changé l'huile de transmission et quand il on remis le bouchon de vidange en le vissant serré la transmission a craqué vis a vis le boulon de vidange une micro fissure que j'ai remarqué parce que apres le plein de la transmission il y avait toujours une goutte d'huile vis a vis le bouchon de vidange.Jespere que sa vous a aider.

By: Sean

Sean — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 05:52:45 +0000

In reply to Buzzy. Every vehicle is a bit different, but many automatic transmissions also require a filter replacement when the transmission fluid is flushed. Opting to replace the filter, clean the pan, and replace the gasket will add to the parts/labor costs.

By: Buzzy

Buzzy — Tue, 25 Feb 2020 02:20:20 +0000

“…you will need to change the automatic transmission fluid every 20,000-30,000 miles. You will also need to change the filter as well. The average cost at an automotive shop for a job like this can run anywhere between $150 and $210. These costs just cover the fluid change itself…”
The writer is contradicting himself. First he says that the cost to change the fluid and filter might cost between $150 and $210. Then he says that that cost is just to change the fluid itself. So which is it? Is his estimate for the fluid alone, or for the fluid and the filter?

By: Diane

Diane — Wed, 14 Aug 2019 21:24:10 +0000

I had my transmission replaced and right after it was replaced it started leaking. I took it back 3 times to be fixed. It still leaked . I took it somewhere else to have tranny fluid changed and that person noticed a bolt was stripped. Now the place that replaced Tranny said it could have been caused by a part that was changed on front end. He thinks there maybe a crack. Can the crack happen when the bolt was stripped.