How to Find Out What Transmission Is in a Car
Automakers suggest changing the fluid or oil in their transmissions to prolong the life of the transmission. The suggested interval varies from make to make and also varies by transmission model. Once you know which transmission your vehicle is equipped with, it is easy to find the specific maintenance information you need.
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Instructions
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Look in your owner's manual in the "Specifications" section. The transmission model may be listed there.
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Locate the vehicle identification number of your vehicle if the information was not in the owner's manual. You can find this information on your vehicle registration, on the data tag on the driver's door or door post, and on the ID tag on the driver's side of the dash. This tag is visible when you look through the windshield at the lower-left corner of the dash.
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Call the local dealer for your make of car. Ask for the parts department, give the clerk the vehicle identification number, or VIN, of your vehicle and ask him or her what transmission is in your vehicle. Armed with your VIN, he or she will be able to give you the exact model of your transmission.
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Ask to be transferred to the service department to inquire about the service interval and lubricant used in your transmission. This is important for both automatic and manual transmissions, although the latter requires much less frequent servicing.
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