Transmission Service Cost: What Shops Print and How the Quote Adds Up
By the editorial desk. Prices and sources checked on November 13, 2026. How the figures are built.
Transmission service cost runs from $142.00 to $599.95 among the 21 prices in our table, which 13 dealers and shops print on their own sites, as of November 13, 2026. The lowest is a starting price for a fluid change at Bianchi Honda in Erie, PA. The highest is a CVT transmission flush at Colonial Subaru in Danbury, CT.
- Lowest in table$142.00Bianchi Honda, Erie, PA: fluid change, starting price
- Highest in table$599.95Colonial Subaru, Danbury, CT: CVT transmission flush
- Specified fluid, quart$26.50Toyota Genuine ATF WS, walmart.com listing
- Shop labor rate$132.99Girls Auto Clinic, Upper Darby, PA: maintenance, per hour
What dealers and shops print for a transmission service
The table lists 21 transmission service prices that 13 dealers and shops print on their own sites. They run from $142.00 to $599.95, as of November 13, 2026.
| Business, city, state | Service and what the page says it includes | Printed price |
|---|---|---|
| Bianchi Honda, Erie, PA | Fluid change, ATF / CVT / 9-speed | from $142.00 / from $165.00 / from $319.95 |
| Liberty Subaru, Emerson, NJ | Transmission service, manual / automatic / CVT | $159.95 / $199.95 / from $485.00 |
| Braman Hyundai, Miami, FL | Regular transmission fluid service | $189.99 |
| Dewey Ford, Ankeny, IA | New filter, new pan gasket, fluid change up to 6 quarts | from $192.00 |
| Perry's Quality Auto, Simi Valley, CA | Drain and refill / pan drop with gasket and filter / machine flush | $189 to $249 / $269 to $349 / $329 to $449 |
| Germain Cadillac of Easton, Columbus, OH | Fluid system exchange, 6-speed / 8-speed | $264.95 / $284.95 |
| Vision Kia East Rochester, NY | Fluid exchange service | $269.87 |
| Young Toyota, Logan, UT | Transmission fluid service, most models | $299.95 |
| Ron Marhofer Nissan, Akron, OH | Drain, new fluid, leak inspection; coupon expires 11-30-2026 | from $329.95 |
| Newton Nissan of Gallatin, TN | Automatic exchange, up to 6 quarts / CVT exchange, up to 12 quarts | $349.95 / $399.95 |
| Lee Johnson Hyundai of Everett, WA | Flush with cleaner, new fluid and supplement | $369.95 |
| Phillips Chevrolet, Illinois | Drain and fill; some models may be higher | $399.95 |
| Colonial Subaru, Danbury, CT | CVT transmission flush | $599.95 |
Sources: Bianchi Honda, Liberty Subaru, Braman Hyundai, Dewey Ford, Perry's Quality Auto, Germain Cadillac, Vision Kia, Young Toyota, Ron Marhofer Nissan, Newton Nissan, Lee Johnson Hyundai, Phillips Chevrolet, Colonial Subaru. Checked November 13, 2026.
Several of these are "starting at" prices, and several menus leave out tax. Treat each as a floor.
Check the fluid line on your quote
Fluid is the part of a quote you can price yourself: printed quantity times printed price.
| Vehicle and quantity | Fluid and printed price | Fluid cost, our calculation | Printed shop price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016–20 Honda Pilot, 6-speed: 3.3 quarts at change (Honda bulletin 23-073) | Honda DW-1, $23.74 per quart, walmart.com listing | 3.3 × $23.74 = $78.34 | Bianchi Honda, Erie, PA: from $163.50 for the Pilot, with transfer case oil |
| Toyota Camry 2.5 L: 7.7 quarts, fluid capacity, a reference quantity (owner's manual) | Toyota Genuine ATF WS, $26.50 per quart, walmart.com listing | 7.7 × $26.50 = $204.05 | Young Toyota, Logan, UT: $299.95 |
| Ford F-150 5.0L: 13.2 quarts, approximate dry fill (2020 owner's manual) | Mercon ULV, $58.39 MSRP for 5 quarts at ford.com; $58.39 ÷ 5 = $11.68 per quart | 13.2 × $11.68 = $154.18 | Dewey Ford, Ankeny, IA: from $192.00, up to 6 quarts |
| Nissan CVT: up to 12 quarts (Newton Nissan menu) | Nissan NS-3, $89.99 for six quarts, walmart.com listing | 2 × $89.99 = $179.98 | Newton Nissan, Gallatin, TN: $399.95 |
Sources: Honda bulletin 23-073, Honda DW-1 listing, Camry owner's manual, Toyota ATF WS listing, F-150 owner's manual, Ford parts, Nissan NS-3 listing, and the dealer menus under the first table. Checked November 13, 2026.
Toyota's manual calls the Camry figure a reference quantity; the F-150 figure is a dry fill. Neither manual prints a drain-and-refill quantity, and Ford notes that the actual amount may vary during fluid changes. In the Honda row the fluid equals about 48% of the dealer's starting price, which also covers transfer case oil; in the Nissan row, at the full 12 quarts, about 45% (our calculation).
Labor and time on the bill
No dealer or shop page we opened prints labor hours for a transmission fluid service. Two chains print a time: Valvoline Instant Oil Change says about 20 minutes, and Firestone Complete Auto Care says about 60–90 minutes.
As of November 13, 2026, Girls Auto Clinic in Upper Darby, PA prints $132.99 per hour for maintenance. AAA puts labor rates at less than $100 to over $200 per hour. At $132.99 per hour, 60 to 90 minutes comes to $132.99 to $199.49 (our calculation).
What moves the price
- Transmission type. Liberty Subaru in Emerson, NJ prints $159.95 for a manual, $199.95 for an automatic and from $485.00 for a CVT, as of November 13, 2026.
- Fluid type. Phillips Chevrolet says that, due to transmission fluid types, some models may be higher.
- Scope. Perry's Quality Auto prices its pan drop with filter and its machine flush above its plain drain and refill.
- Shop type. AAA says dealer mechanics often cost 25 percent or more above independent mechanics.
What the shop does
Ron Marhofer Nissan drains the transmission, replaces the fluid and inspects the housing, seals and cooler lines for leaks. Dewey Ford also installs a new filter and pan gasket. Lee Johnson Hyundai of Everett flushes out the old fluid with a cleaner.
Flush versus fluid change
Perry's Quality Auto in Simi Valley, CA prints $189 to $249 for a drain and refill and $329 to $449 for a machine flush, as of November 13, 2026. A General Motors bulletin from October 2024 says external fluid exchange or flush machines are not recommended. More in flush versus change.
Filter and pan gasket
Dewey Ford's price includes a new filter and pan gasket. AAMCO prints no price and says the cost of the filter and gasket is extra. As of November 13, 2026, the GM parts store lists a transmission filter at $51.82 MSRP and a pan gasket at $49.96 MSRP.
The fluid has to be the specified one
Ford's fluid chart says its listed fluids are unique and must be used, and that any other fluid may cause reduced functionality or transmission damage. A 2014 Nissan bulletin recommends Genuine NISSAN NS-3 CVT Fluid only in Nissan CVTs.
How often the service is due
Ford's 2021 F-150 manual says to change the automatic transmission fluid and filter every 150,000 miles. The 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 manual sets 45,000 miles under severe service. See how often to change transmission fluid.
CVT fluid service
The two highest prices in the table are CVT services: from $485.00 at Liberty Subaru in Emerson, NJ and $599.95 at Colonial Subaru in Danbury, CT, as of November 13, 2026. Bianchi Honda in Erie, PA starts its CVT price at $165.00. See CVT fluid change cost.
Doing it yourself
Honda's bulletin for the 2016–20 Pilot calls the fluid level critical and says it is designed to be checked at 80°C (176°F). See how to change transmission fluid.
When the bill is bigger than a service
Leak repair
A Stellantis STAR case on the 8-speed transmission, from September 2023, reports various transmission fluid leaks being misdiagnosed as leaking pans or pan gaskets. See leak repair cost.
Rebuild
ATRA describes a rebuild as fully disassembling the unit and replacing worn hard parts, gaskets, seals, clutches and bands. See rebuild cost.
Replacement
As of November 13, 2026, Reman-Transmission.com lists a remanufactured GM 6L80 at $2,330.00. See replacement cost.
Questions and answers
What should a transmission service cost?
The 21 prices in our table, printed by 13 dealers and shops, run from $142.00 at Bianchi Honda in Erie, PA to $599.95 at Colonial Subaru in Danbury, CT, as of November 13, 2026.
How much does a transmission flush cost compared with a fluid change?
Perry's Quality Auto in Simi Valley, CA prints both: $189 to $249 for a drain and refill and $329 to $449 for a full fluid exchange by machine, as of November 13, 2026.
Does a transmission service include a new filter?
Only if the quote says so. Dewey Ford in Ankeny, IA includes a new filter and pan gasket in its price from $192.00, as of November 13, 2026. AAMCO says the filter and gasket cost extra.
How often should a transmission get serviced?
Follow the schedule for your model. Ford's 2021 F-150 manual prints 150,000 miles. Hyundai's 2025 Tucson manual prints no service on the normal schedule and 60,000 miles under severe usage.
How do I know if my car needs a transmission service?
Start with the maintenance schedule. On a 2023 Honda CR-V the Maintenance Minder shows a sub item code when the transmission fluid is due. Color alone is a weak sign: Hyundai's 2025 Tucson manual says darker fluid is a normal condition.
Why do the big quick-lube chains not list a price?
Valvoline Instant Oil Change says pricing varies by store location. Jiffy Lube asks for your information before showing a price. Firestone Complete Auto Care and AAMCO print no transmission service price on the pages we read.