Auto transmission, how long then must change??

Lancerlot SG

Hi folks. This is my first virgin post, just recently bought a 2nd hand car n was wondering how soon must change the auto transmission gearbox??every 100,000k??or when hear funny sound then change? (and how much would it cost??siong or not) how often must we flush the ATF? every yr once?

Thanks Mr. Green

Lancerlot SG

Hrrrmm,any auto experts here can help me out here? Crying or Very sad

First time get auto drive,so not so familar

Theatre Of Dreams SG

i only know change of auto transmission is yes, siong on the cash. by mid Ks i think… that’s why most think twice before revving auto cars so often… hope you’ve inspected this aspect well for your resale car…

LittleTiger SG

ATF need to be flush every 20,000km and not exceeding 40,000km as this will create harm to the Auto Gearbox.

Is you driver "normally.... not madly" then the Auto gearbox is certainly last longer than 100,000km...
No such things as confirm on change auto gearbox..... if it was taken care well, it can last 300k also no problem.... but by the time it hits that... i think the cars already scrap liao.
Also depends on model and makes....

Lancerlot SG

Thanks for the replies Smile

So the flushing do concurrently wif the once a yr siong servicing...
My ride is a 98 model lancer (i know my nick is corny,just anyhow wack) and the odo is at 180k liao (quite on the high side), so worried if i have to fix it at 200k. test drive the sound of the gears are smooth so if like what u say 300k, then i'm saved from a big financial burden! Laughing

Bought it n pay in full,shiok no huge interest to follow through. just hope the gearbox last me until it goes to car heaven. Rolling Eyes

Ah Wei SG

Hi......

Its advisable to change your automatic transmission fluid once every 20,000 - 30,000km......... in fact, its a must or you will find the gear change in your transmission very rough and jerky. On long run will definitely harm your gearbox and 'crashed' it eventually.

Really, it got to depends on how you drive, and your luck. There's no exact figure on how many km the auto gearbox can last actually. Its suppose to last you donkey years (imagine you buy an auto car in M'sia, which you can drive for 20-30 yrs). A lot depends on your driving habit as well, and if you have change your ATF frequently.

In Singapore context, i will very much dare to say that its okie for the gearbox to last 10 years. Or simply putting a figure, 300,000km is very much possible (with proper care), so do not worry that much. I'm sure as the driver of the car, you can definitely 'feel' something is not right with the transmission when its really going to 'die' Shocked So don't worry abt such things now when it haven't happen......... just enjoy your ride, and happy driving.

Lancerlot SG

copy that bro, thanks Very Happy

Just a few more doubts, (i know this maybe technical) what components does the auto gearbox consist of? (like aircon compressor has belt, fan,coil etc) all i know is got the filter nxt to the ATF dipstick... So complete overhaul of auto gearbox would siong around 5k??

Me driving an underpowered 1.3 auto. to each his own views, i just need a ride to bring me from plc to plc,singapore no point chionging 20m another traffic light... just wondering anyone got experience driving 1.3 auto cars???hows the FC like? lucky my gal n me all featherweight type Wink

LittleTiger SG

A 1.3 Auto..... It shall have 3 no. of gear instead of 4 for 1.6 auto cars. City driving actually not much differents.
The only different is when drive up NS highway then you will feel lack to backend power or the revving will be higher as compare to normal auto.
For your needs and requirements, i think its perfectly fine.....
And 1.3 saves lots of fuel....

Lancerlot SG

yup u r right, the gears are all there. Not using the car to go NS highway lah, by the time reach my destination, dunno kana how many summon n bribes to their corrupted tp. Sad

well i heard some people (dunno hearsay or what) comment that 1.3 auto means u got to step more on the pedal than say a 1.6auto, so burn more fuel (sum more auto)compared to a higher litre car??iszit true? I know there's this debate that high capacity engine doesn't means high FC (but definately high roadtax). Any comments anyone???

One more thing link to that; does pumping better octane petrol (V-power, 9 Cool means better FC compared to a same model car pumping 95 all the time??that would be interesting to find out, as pumping premium octane means more $$$,is it offset by the better mileage it gives??or just give more torque only... Confused

Boh pian i cheapskate, in singapore have to be to survive

LCL SG

Rule of thumb.. yearly or every 20K

Lancerlot SG

yeah today papers say islandwide 10% off petrol!!!!95 only 1.29 Very Happy