Should i flush the transmission fluid or just drain and refill?

[Jason_R]

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[NoraG]

I’m trying to decide if I should get my car’s transmission fluid flushed or just do a drain and refill. The mechanic recommended a full flush, but I’ve heard some older cars can have issues with that process, and mine’s a 2012 with 115,000 miles. I’m worried about dislodging debris and causing more harm than good.

[Jeffrey_C]

I did a drain and refill on my old car around 110k. It helped a bit, but the transmission still wasn’t perfect. The shop warned me that pushing loose debris into tighter passages can cause leaks.

[JosephH]

Last year I had the full service on a different vehicle and afterwards the shifts felt smoother for a couple weeks, then it leveled back. Not sure if it did anything long term.

[Mila.T]

If you’re at 115k on a 2012, I’d start with drain and refill and see how it behaves. If you don’t see real improvement or you start slipping, revisit with a technician who has a plan for your specific model.

[ZoeyIM]

Are you seeing signs like slipping, hard shifts, or overheating?

[Savannah24]

A friend swore by avoiding that extra service on higher mileage transmissions and instead keeping the fluid changed at normal intervals, but she wasn’t sure about your exact model.

[RonaldG]

I looked at my fluid—color and smell matter to me—dark fluid that doesn’t smell burnt seemed less alarming, but that’s just my take.