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When should I have the maintenance done on my transmission?

You should consult with the owner's manual of your specific vehicle to get an indication of your maintenance schedule. If your driving habits could be considered normal, then follow the owner's manual's recommendations. If your driving habits include any type of towing or alot of stop and go traffic, then the intervals will be less to keep your transmission operating at it's best. Heat is the worst enemy of an automatic transmission. The fluid breaks down, just like engine oil, and cannot properly lubricate the internals of the transmission. This causes severe wear on the transmission and eventually, complete failure.