Signs to investigate
- The scheduled service interval is due
- Dark or burnt-smelling transmission fluid
- Hesitation or harsh gear changes
- A transmission temperature or warning message
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Transmission Fluid Service Cost in Australia
Transmission services differ by gearbox design. A drain-and-fill, filter service and full fluid exchange are not the same job, so compare like with like.
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Vehicle-profile example
Transmission Fluid Service
2018 Toyota Corolla · Australia
$174–$686Parts$68–$338
Labour0.9660000000000001–1.9320000000000002 hours
Example only. Choose your own vehicle profile for an adjusted range.What changes the price?
- Automatic, CVT, dual-clutch or manual gearbox
- Fluid specification and required quantity
- Filter, pan gasket and access
- Drain-and-fill versus a larger fluid exchange
Questions to ask the workshop
- Which fluid specification will be used?
- Is this a drain-and-fill or a fluid exchange?
- Are the filter and pan gasket included?
- Is there a diagnosed fault that servicing may not repair?
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How much does transmission fluid service cost in Australia?
For the 2018 Toyota Corolla example shown, ShiftyMechanics estimates $174–$686. Exact parts and the workshop's actual labour rate can change the result.
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Yes. ShiftyMechanics shows the parts range, labour hours, Australian independent-workshop hourly-rate range and estimated total separately.
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