- Expect to pay $75-$150 or more for a standard transmission fluid change. This typically includes replacing the filter, and generally uses about 5-7 quarts of fluid. It does not replace the 5-8 or more quarts of fluid trapped in the torque converter, so old fluid will mix with new. Some experts recommend draining and refilling three times, so the fluid is completely changed.
- Flushing a transmission with a pressurized machine can cost $125-$300 or more, and may include pushing a special cleaning compound through the system. The power flush process typically replaces all of the transmission fluid, and can require 12-22 or more quarts.
- Prices vary depending on the procedures used; the make and model of vehicle; and whether the work is done at a standard repair shop (either independent or part of a chain) or at a car dealership -- and prices can be considerably higher for luxury or exotic vehicles. For example, CostHelper readers report paying $90-$378 for a transmission flush at a oil-and-lube or auto repair shop, at an average cost of $160; or $77-$295 at dealerships, at an average cost of $205; and a CostHelper reader in Nevada reported being charged $766 for a transmission fluid change on a Lamborghini Diablo.
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