We’ve all been there: You take your car in for a quick oil change, and the mechanic recommends another service.

Those add-ons aren’t just expensive — they could actually damage your vehicle if you’re not careful.

KPRC 2’s Amy Davis shares what drivers need to know to protect their cars and wallets.

Amy says she heard from three viewers in about six weeks, all saying their vehicles stopped working days or weeks after a recommended transmission flush.

“They thought they were being responsible and paying for the transmission flush to keep their car running smoothly,” Amy said.

But mechanics say it’s not that simple and getting it wrong could cost you thousands.

#1 Check your owner’s manual

Junior Bekdely, owner of Redline Auto Sports near the Southwest Freeway, says before agreeing to

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