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When should transmission and brake fluid be flushed ??

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Brake fluid generally every 2 years, transmission not to sure usually 80-100k but should say in the logbook

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Transmission fluid and brake fluid should be changed, but never flushed. Flushing can dislodge particles that can clog components inside the transmission or braking components leading to more problems. Transmission fluid should be changed every 30,000 miles, brake fkuid when it gets dark or black in color.

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    J.G. Mc Nov 27, 2022

    I understood there are magnets in the transmission pan to collect small particle ? But it still makes good sense to just drain ?

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Great advice sir ! Plan on doing just that after seeing other other info. On u tube etc.

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