06/10/2026
Let's learn about Automatic or cvt transmission. Do you know that your gearbox needs normal time of servicing as you usually do to your engine? For your gearbox to last longer --- correct service time plan is needed , although it depends on the condition of the vehicle or gearbox itself. Here is the correct service time plan for all Automatic or cvt transmission : 1) Old vehicle or old gearbox of before 2002 --- change ATF or cvt oil and replace filter every 12 months ( 1 year). 2) Vehicles or gearboxes of 2002 to 2008 --- ATF or cvt oil must be changed with a new filter every after 2 years. 3) Vehicles or gearboxes of 2009 to 2015 --- ATF or cvt oil needs change with a new filter every after 3 years 6 months. 4) Vehicles or gearboxes of 2016 to 2020 --- ATF or cvt oil needs change with new filter every after 4 years 6 months . 5) Vehicles or gearboxes of 2021 to 2024 --- ATF or cvt oil needs change with new filter every after 5 to 6 years. N.B when you follow this , your gearbox last longer than you expect. Many manufacturers claim do not service the trannies , are life saving components --- which is a misleading information for their business to flourish. Gearboxes overloads more than engine in any vehicle which needs more attention before it fails. Service your gearbox according to time frame not after noticing delay in gear shift or noise. EVERY GEARBOX CAN LAST LONGER IF PRACTICE THE JOTTED POINTS ABOVE FROM THE DAY YOU BUY A VEHICLE. For more info about gearboxes , call or WhatsApp +260979265508, +260964039312 Lsk Zambia.
