Summer journeys highlight importance of automatic transmission maintenance
With the summer holidays beginning, millions of motorists will be preparing for summer road trips, MEYLE is encouraging technicians and workshops to use seasonal vehicle checks as an opportunity to raise awareness of automatic transmission maintenance.
With increased vehicle use during the summer season placing additional demands on automatic transmissions, regular transmission oil changes continue to be overlooked, leaving drivers at risk of reduced performance and unnecessary repair costs.
Automatic transmissions are designed to withstand demanding driving conditions, but transmission oil naturally degrades over time due to heat, friction and contamination from wear particles. These factors can reduce lubrication performance and increase wear on components, but many motorists aren’t aware that the demands placed on transmission oil increase during extended summer journeys.
Despite the widespread belief that automatic transmission oil is “filled for life”, regular oil changes form an important part of preventative vehicle maintenance. For independent workshops, summer vehicle checks provide an ideal opportunity to educate customers on the importance of automatic transmission maintenance. By discussing preventative servicing before motorists set off on longer journeys, technicians can help improve long-term vehicle performance while expanding their service offering and helping customers avoid unnecessary repair costs.
With more than 140,000 workshops* worldwide already offering automatic transmission oil change services, MEYLE estimates that introducing just one additional transmission oil change per week could increase workshop revenue by up to 13 percent*, providing workshops an opportunity to upsell to customers.
Patrick Stüdemann, Head of Technical Training at MEYLE, commented: “Summer places additional demands on vehicles, particularly those covering longer distances or carrying heavier loads. While many motorists focus on checking tyres, brakes and engine oil before travelling, automatic transmission maintenance is often overlooked. Seasonal vehicle checks provide workshops with the ideal opportunity to educate customers on the importance of regular transmission oil changes, helping to maintain vehicle performance while reducing the risk of unnecessary wear and costly repairs.”
To support workshops in delivering automatic transmission servicing, MEYLE offers a comprehensive range of automatic transmission oil change kits, designed to simplify the repair process and improve workshop efficiency. Each kit contains the key components required to complete an oil change in one practical solution, helping technicians reduce sourcing complexity, save time during installation and carry out servicing to a high standard. With an efficient servicing process, workshops can complete up to 16 automatic transmission oil changes per week, helping to maximise productivity while delivering added value to customers*.
Alongside its product range, MEYLE continues to invest in technical training and practical guidance to help workshops build confidence in automatic transmission servicing. Through dedicated training courses and technical resources, the company supports technicians in delivering preventative maintenance while helping motorists keep their vehicles performing at their best throughout the summer and beyond.
For more information on MEYLE’s automatic transmission oil change kits and workshop training, visit: https://www.meyle.com/en/products/drive-components/transmission-oil-change-for-automatic-transmissions.