Book Transmission Fluid change & replacement in the Scottish Highlands and Islands

If a gearbox hasn’t had its scheduled service, the likelihood is that you will experience some of the following indicators

• Failure to select gears
• Failure to change up and down smoothly (or in some cases, not at all)
• Jerks on gear changes
• Jolts as you change from Park to Drive
• Transmission overheat warnings
• Transmission Control Unit warning lights

The time a transmission fluid change will take will depend on a number of factors, like your vehicle's make and model, year, as well as other factors. Select your car at the top of this page for information on job time and cost for your vehicle through ClickMechanic.

If a gearbox hasn’t had its scheduled service, the likelihood is that you will experience some of the following indicators

• Failure to select gears
• Failure to change up and down smoothly (or in some cases, not at all)
• Jerks on gear changes
• Jolts as you change from Park to Drive
• Transmission overheat warnings
• Transmission Control Unit warning lights

If a gearbox hasn’t had its scheduled service, the likelihood is that you will experience some of the following indicators

• Failure to select gears
• Failure to change up and down smoothly (or in some cases, not at all)
• Jerks on gear changes
• Jolts as you change from Park to Drive
• Transmission overheat warnings
• Transmission Control Unit warning lights

Pricing for an automatic transmission service depends on your car and required parts. Select your vehicle at the top of the page to find out what you can save.

The cost of an automatic transmission filter replacement depends on your location, vehicle and what parts the manufacturer recommends for the work. Find out what you could save by having your automatic transmission filter changed by ClickMechanic, by selecting your vehicle at the top of the page.

Cost of an automatic transmission flush depends on your location, car and what parts the manufacturer recommends for the work. Select your vehicle at the top of the page to find out what you could save by having an automatic transmission flush carried out by ClickMechanic.

There are many different processes required depending on the manufacturer, some of which may include all the following or just some of them. The mechanic will:

• Raise the vehicle and get the gearbox up to temperature if required by the procedures
• Remove the gearbox drain plug, or insert a syphon pump down the filler tube
• Removed the gearbox sump where applicable so the filter can be accessed
• Cleaned the parts before a new filter is installed and the sump refitted with a new gasket or sealing compound
• Fill the gearbox with the correct ATF for the gearbox and application in accordance with the manufacturer's procedure
• Use a diagnostic tool in some cases to refill the gearbox in stages
• Run through the gearbox selection routine
• Road test the vehicle

First place to check will be the service records coming with the car. If you have a maintenance record of the car, it should be normally be noted in the service section. If there is no sign of a recent change, it's worth checking the condition of the fluid by checking the colour of the fluid - if the transmission fluid is clean and red or pinkish in colour, it was probably changed recently.

Bad transmission fluid in itself is not checked during an MOT so it is not likely to fail. However, it is best to do a full service before an MOT test, where most car fluids will be checked and replaced if needed.

Some symptoms of too much transmission fluid are:

• Delay in shifting gears
• A sticking throttle
• A burning smell

Yes, many garages in the Scottish Highlands and Islands are able to offer collection and delivery for a transmission fluid change. With ClickMechanic collection & delivery is free if your vehicle is drivable. Once booked a mechanic will pick up the vehicle on the day and time of your choice, do the work, and return the vehicle at a time convenient to you. Simply enter your vehicle registration number and postcode to get an upfront price for a transmission fluid change in the Scottish Highlands and Islands.

Yes, the Scottish Highlands and Islands mobile mechanics can do a transmission fluid change at your home or office, provided there is a safe and sufficient space to conduct the repair or replacement. With ClickMechanic, once booked for a date and time of your choice, your booking will be offered to vetted mobile mechanics in your area.