The right fluid for the gearbox you drive
Book a transmission fluid service matched to your car at our Al Quoz workshop. Once we identify your gearbox, we explain the fluid, filter or pan it needs and agree the service price with you before work begins.
Already slipping, losing drive or showing a gearbox warning? Tell us before booking a routine fluid change.
Compare the complete service
A basic drain and refill costs less than a service that also needs a filter or complete oil pan. Your gearbox, fluid quantity and parts determine the quotation.
| Service and inclusions | Planning estimate |
|---|---|
| Manual gearbox drain and refillSpecified fluid and ordinary service labour for an accessible gearbox. | AED 200–500 |
| Automatic transmission drain and refillSpecified ATF and ordinary labour. A replacement pan or filter kit is quoted separately. | AED 350–800 |
| CVT or wet dual clutch fluid serviceApplication-specific fluid and ordinary labour. Confirm filter access and any separate circuits. | AED 500–1,200 |
| Automatic fluid service with pan or filter kitTypical combined fluid, compatible service kit and fitting. Exact gearbox and parts choice determine the price. | AED 900–1,800 |
Indicative parts and labour estimates before 5% VAT, not fixed packages. High capacity, specialist fluids and complex access can cost more. A fluid exchange can use more fluid than a drain and refill. Leaks, repairs and additional diagnosis are separate and require approval. Confirm the final total including VAT.
Choose the method for the transmission
The amount of fluid needed depends partly on how it is changed. Your gearbox’s procedure, condition and service history determine whether a drain and refill or an exchange is appropriate.
The accessible fluid is drained and the gearbox refilled using its specified procedure. Where required and serviceable, the filter, pan gasket or integrated filter pan is replaced.
A normal drain may leave fluid in the torque converter, cooler or other passages. The amount needed for a refill can therefore be less than the gearbox’s total capacity when empty.
An exchange replaces a greater proportion of the old fluid through an appropriate procedure. Suitability depends on the transmission and the manufacturer’s guidance.
The method and fluid quantity are agreed before work begins. Extra cleaning chemicals are not a routine requirement, and the transmission manufacturer’s restrictions on additives or cleaning agents must be followed.
Specification comes before brand or colour
Use the schedule for your car
Choosing the right fluid is only part of the decision. When to replace it depends on the vehicle’s maintenance schedule and the fitted gearbox; there is no single mileage interval for every transmission.
Compare the last invoice, current mileage and elapsed time with your car’s schedule. Mention towing, repeated heavy loads or other conditions that the manufacturer treats as severe use.
Arrange an assessment before choosing a method. A high mileage reading alone does not establish whether an exchange is suitable or whether the gearbox already has an internal fault.
Check what those terms mean for your model. A lifetime-fill description can still have conditions attached to it, so the vehicle and transmission guidance must be read together.
High operating temperatures can age transmission fluid faster. Whether your car needs a shorter interval depends on its manufacturer’s guidance and how it is driven, so describe your usual use when booking.
Identify the fitted transmission
Before and after collection
Too little or too much fluid can cause damage. The final level therefore follows the gearbox’s own procedure, including fluid temperature and gear-selection steps where specified. We then check for leaks and assess operation; a road test depends on the car’s condition and the work performed.
Keep the fluid specification, litres supplied, filter or pan details and service mileage on your invoice. Any reset or relearn follows the relevant instructions; it is not automatically required after every fluid change.
Contact the workshop promptly if you notice fresh fluid under the car, a new warning or changed shifting after collection. Do not keep driving to see whether severe slipping or loss of drive clears.
Useful answers before booking
An accessible drain and refill can often be completed during a workshop visit. Replacing a pan or filter, reaching less accessible parts or waiting for the fluid to reach its checking temperature can take longer. Parts availability also affects collection. We confirm the expected time after identifying your vehicle and the work required.
No. Filter design and service access vary. Some filters are separate, some are part of the pan, and some are not a normal external service item. The quote should state whether a filter or pan is required and included.
Use the exact specification required for the fitted transmission. A genuine manufacturer-branded oil or another product with the required documented approval may be suitable. “Universal,” colour or viscosity alone does not establish compatibility.
Not necessarily. Fresh fluid may address a maintenance need, but jerky shifting can also come from wear, hydraulic pressure problems or electrical and control faults. Describe when it happens so the workshop can advise whether diagnosis is needed before a fluid service.
Not necessarily. The transmission, differential and transfer case can be separate service items with different fluids and capacities. Some layouts combine components. The correct vehicle information determines which items are included in your quote.
The fluid level and leak source need assessment. Topping up does not repair a leak, and the wrong fluid or filling method can cause problems. Stop safely and seek advice if there is a major leak, loss of drive, severe slipping or an overheating warning.
Speak to our team
Send your car’s model, year and mileage, together with its last gearbox-service date if you know it. Our Al Quoz team will identify the required fluid service and provide your estimate. Mention any warning, leak or shifting problem with your enquiry.
39, Al Quoz Industrial Area 4, Dubai · My Car Repair Dubai is operated by AMF AUTO SERVICES LLC.
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