There are a few good reasons why you should flush your transmission. First, I'll tell you a little bit about transmission fluid. The purpose of transmission fluid is to lubricate a transmission and to provide hydraulic power. Transmission fluid works so hard that before you know it it burns out and changes color. Like your pants, transmission fluid needs to be switched out. Not only does the fluid need to be changed but the transmission itself should be cleaned. All that friction causes build-up to form within transmissions, causing several issues. And this is where a transmission flush comes in. A total replacement of the old fluid will clean out everything. And what are the benefits to you and your car? After visiting a good transmission repair shop, your vehicle will run better. Bad transmission fluid causes jerky gear shifts in both manual and automatic. A transmission fluid replacement will also lengthen the life of your car. There are probably several truck maintenance service Tacoma WA in your city that can flush your transmission, but be sure to choose the one that can do the job effectively, quickly, and for a low cost.