moscobabs:
Thanks Op for this

I bought my car 4yrs ago but I have never change the transmission fluid though I have not drive 2000miles since I bought it. Even the break oil and power steering oil have not been top since then. Must I change all the fluids?

My car is still working perfectly anytime I want to drive it out

ITbomb:
I'm for the the stick

Ademoore07:
Please, which is the best between Automatic and manual transmission vehicles. I will like someone to highlight the merits and demerits of Automatic cars. Thanks

moscobabs:



My route is prone to traffic and I hate driving in traffic, I only drive the car to bar on Sunday and it's close to my house

Partnerbiz:

What's your authority bro?

Those oils sellers are ripping you off.

Walelavender:
Nice one Op

There's an instruction at the duct of the gear oil-"No need to replace ATF under normal working condition,if you need to, check the Owner's manual'

However I change the the engine oil as at when due, but recently on the dashboard,it reads- "maintenance required". Could it be that the ATF needs to be changed coz the gear oil is no longer sticky?

Don't ask me about the Owner's manual
E no dey

brunofarad:
60% of Nigerian car owners are using the wrong transmission oil.

Fact

ttshems:
And pls don't even make any of this mistake with A CVT

strangest:
Na so my guy go change his transmission oil for the first time... the transmission knocked the next day... if you do not have the right transmission oil available.... postpone changing the transmission oil until you get the right one

sunnedee2:

Even the rich man knows beer is not sweet

strangest:
Na so my guy go change his transmission oil for the first time... the transmission knocked the next day... if you do not have the right transmission oil available.... postpone changing the transmission oil until you get the right one

jmichael259:


Do you need help driving it? My route is not prone to traffic. Can it be registerd for business?..

sharks776:


Every order oil is fine even the transmission oil so long as it is gauged and looking and smells good. BUT as a matter of URGENCY u need to change that engine oil and filter. As it is, your vehicle hardly gets to average temperature as such this will create gunk inside the engine as result of cold oil all the time. An engine oil not used properly MUST be changed every 3-6 month depending on the viscosity grade

moscobabs:
Thanks Op for this

I bought my car 4yrs ago but I have never change the transmission fluid though I have not drive 2000miles since I bought it. Even the break oil and power steering oil have not been top since then. Must I change all the fluids?

My car is still working perfectly anytime I want to drive it out

obekediamondfuto:


dude, I've covered 3000+ miles in the last 4months.

please when u plan to sell the car just mention me abeg......

make I resell am sharpaly with a headline: Car only used on Sundays by a strict gentleman....

what vehicle is this?

Walelavender:
Nice one Op

There's an instruction at the duct of the gear oil-"No need to replace ATF under normal working condition,if you need to, check the Owner's manual'

However I change the the engine oil as at when due, but recently on the dashboard,it reads- "maintenance required". Could it be that the ATF needs to be changed coz the gear oil is no longer sticky?

Don't ask me about the Owner's manual
E no dey

trantoan:
Source: https://naijauto.com/car-maintenance/5-things-to-avoid-doing-with-an-automatic-transmission-car-531

By not doing things we list below you can better protect your automatic transmission, thus avoid possible problems.

Everything has its upside and downside and automatic transmission is not an exception. While it provides you with easier, more comfortable driving experience, it causes hassles as well, especially when you need to repair it. Still, by not doing things we list below you can better protect your automatic transmission, thus avoid unnecessary problems.

Shifting to ‘Park’ mode when the car is moving

Make it a point of not putting your car on P mode (Parking) when it is still running. When the car is on the P, the locking mechanism prevents the gears from rotating, thereby stopping the vehicle from moving. Suddenly switching the gear to P mode may harm the park mechanism.


Make it a point of not putting your car on P mode (Parking) when it is still running

Not changing the transmission fluid on due time

Check the transmission fluids regularly and change it when it calls for so you won’t have to pay a hefty bill for a major engine repair. The thing when you change the fluid is to choose the right one. Decide if you need CVT or ATF fluid because you fill your car with the wrong fluid, it will harm the transmission system and it must be replaced. See when should you change your transmission fluid.


Decide if you need CVT or ATF fluid

Putting the car on ‘Neutral’ while driving downhill
It is stressed that neutral mode is not recommended while driving dow
nhill. The fact is that when in neutral, the car is free from any speed control of yours. Some may argue that will help save the fuel but most of the modern cars these days can cut the supply to the engine when the vehicle is going downhill.

Revving the car from Neutral

There are clutches and bands in the self-shifting transmission gearbox. When you launch the car by revving the engine in neutral, these parts get extra pressure and stress which lead to it being worn off. In addition, these clutches and bands are likely to slip off when the vehicle launches.


When you rev your engine in neutral, the clutches and bands get extra pressure and stress

Changing gear when your car is moving

The one primary principle every driving instructor tells learners in the very first lesson is not to change gears in an automatic transmission while the car still moving. Gear changes are all made by clutches and bands with material linings which creates friction. As the vehicle is on its move and the gears are changed, the clutches and bands may unable to handle that much load, therefore the frictional material, as well as the transmission, will be ultimately damaged.

We’ve just gone through 5 things to elude while driving an automatic transmission. However, there are more to learn about maintaining your car automatic transmission. Plus, remember to check your transmission oil every five thousand to seven thousand kilometers and always use the transmission oil recommended by the owner's manual.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6zzEtxJkC7Y
Video: 5 Things You Should Video: Never Do In An Automatic Transmission Vehicle

Source: https://naijauto.com/car-maintenance/5-things-to-avoid-doing-with-an-automatic-transmission-car-531

busayochic:
Na poor man dey say beer bitter