How to Make Your Car Last Forever: Avoid Expensive Repairs, Improve Fuel Economy, Understand Your Warranty, Save Money

What fluid should you use? Because of the many specified fluid offerings for
the numerous applications out there, the best advice here is to either consult your
dealership service department or a qualified shop that has access to
manufacturer’s fluid specifications before adding transmission fluid. The same
goes for any component in your car. Often carmakers will address a specific
mechanical problem or performance idiosyncrasy of a component by coming up
with a new fluid or lubricant to solve the problem, so it’s better to be safe than
sorry before adding fluid. Always consult your owner’s manual, service
department, or service professional before topping off of filling a fluid.