NTB Transmission Fluid Change Cost
An NTB transmission fluid change costs $100 to $210 for a drain and fill and $150 to $300 for a full machine flush in 2026. NTB (National Tire & Battery) is a company-operated tire and service chain now run by Mavis, so pricing is more consistent between stores than at a franchise. Here is the 2026 estimate range, what the service covers, and when NTB is the right call.
Does NTB do a transmission fluid change? Yes. NTB service bays perform transmission fluid replacement and a full machine flush, and the Mavis site lists a dedicated NTB transmission flush service. Expect $100 to $210 for a drain and fill and $150 to $300 for a full flush in 2026. NTB stocks the mainstream fluid specs and will not fit OEM-locked fluids it does not carry (such as Subaru CVTF-II or Honda HCF-2), referring those vehicles to the dealer. Call your local store for a quote on your specific vehicle.
Quick read on NTB
NTB, short for National Tire & Battery, is a tire and full-service auto-care chain that also handles brakes, alignments, oil changes, and routine fluid services including transmission. It is now part of the Mavis Tire family: Mavis acquired the NTB and Tire Kingdom retail businesses from TBC Corporation, completing the deal on 1 June 2023. NTB operates roughly 500 company-operated Tire & Service Centers in 2026, concentrated in Florida, Texas, and across the South, mid-Atlantic, and Midwest. The company-operated model is the key difference from Midas or Meineke: there is no independent franchisee setting local prices, so quotes tend to be more consistent from one NTB to the next.
What the NTB transmission service actually covers
The Mavis-run NTB transmission flush service page lists a transmission flush in which the old fluid is removed, new fluid is cycled through the system, and the transmission is refilled, with a filter change where the vehicle's schedule calls for one. NTB does not publish a price for the service, which is normal for this category. Because NTB is primarily a tire and service centre, the transmission flush is one line on a broad maintenance menu rather than a specialist offering, so it is best suited to a routine service on a healthy vehicle rather than a diagnostic on a transmission that is already misbehaving.
Fluid stock at a typical NTB covers the mainstream specs: Dexron VI, Mercon LV, ATF+4, and a universal CVT fluid. OEM-locked fluids such as Honda HCF-2, Subaru CVTF-II, and certain manufacturer-specific ATFs are usually not stocked, and the counter should turn the job away rather than substitute a non-spec fluid. Confirm the exact fluid your vehicle needs before booking, and ask the store whether they stock it.
Company-operated pricing versus a franchise
The practical upshot of NTB being company-operated is that the price you are quoted at one store is a reasonable guide to what a nearby store will charge, unlike a franchise chain where two locations a few miles apart can differ by 40 to 60 percent on the same work. Pricing still moves with the local market and labour rates, and a coupon can change the out-the-door figure, but you are not dealing with an individual owner's pricing philosophy on top of that. In this respect NTB sits closer to Pep Boys than to Midas or Meineke.
The same caution that applies to any tire-and-service visit applies here: NTB stores run a multi-point inspection that routinely surfaces recommended work, and a fluid-change visit can turn into a larger conversation about tires, brakes, or suspension. That is fine when the vehicle genuinely needs it. Authorise the service you booked, take the inspection findings home in writing, and price them separately before agreeing to anything else.
Coupons and how to use them
NTB runs coupons and seasonal service deals through the Mavis-run NTB transmission flush coupons page. Because the stores are company-operated, an online offer is generally honoured at any location rather than varying by owner, which removes the franchise guesswork of checking whether your specific store participates. As with any full-service chain, the transmission fluid service is usually quoted separately rather than bundled into an oil-change package, so it is worth asking what the store will do on price if you book it alongside tire or brake work.
How NTB compares to the alternatives
| Shop | Drain & Fill | Full Flush | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| NTB | $100 to $210 | $150 to $300 | Company-operated tire + service (Mavis) |
| Pep Boys | $100 to $210 | $140 to $290 | Company-operated, consistent pricing |
| Firestone | $150 to $250 | $150 to $300 | Full-service shop, broader inspection |
| Midas | $100 to $200 | $150 to $280 | Franchised, wide pricing variance |
| Meineke | $110 to $220 | $150 to $300 | Franchised full-service, variable by store |
| AAMCO | $150 to $300 | $200 to $400 | Specialist tier |
| Dealership | $150 to $400 | $200 to $500 | OEM fluid guaranteed |
All figures are 2026 estimate bands, not quotes. The national chains do not publish transmission service prices, and pricing varies by location and vehicle.
When NTB is not the right choice
NTB is the wrong choice in the cases shared by the rest of the chain tier. Sealed transmissions requiring a dealer-only refill procedure need the dealer. OEM-locked CVTs (Subaru Lineartronic, Honda HCF-2) need a specialist or dealer that stocks the correct fluid. Anything under powertrain warranty should go to the dealer to preserve the paper trail. A transmission that is already slipping, overheating, or throwing a code needs a specialist diagnostic before a fluid change is even appropriate.
For those cases, see the dealer cost page or the AAMCO cost page. For the broader pricing landscape, see the 2026 benchmarks page and the drain and fill primer.
FAQ
Does NTB do a transmission fluid change?
Yes. NTB (National Tire & Battery) performs transmission fluid replacement and a full machine flush at its service bays, and has a dedicated transmission flush service listed on the Mavis site. A drain and fill runs $100 to $210 and a full flush $150 to $300 in 2026. NTB will not fit OEM-locked fluids it does not stock, such as Subaru CVTF-II or Honda HCF-2, and refers those vehicles to the dealer.
How much does NTB charge for a transmission fluid change?
NTB transmission fluid change costs $100 to $210 for a drain and fill in 2026 and $150 to $300 for a full machine flush. CVT service runs $170 to $330 where the store stocks a compatible fluid. NTB does not publish national transmission service prices, so these are estimate bands, not quotes; call the specific store for a quote on your vehicle.
Who owns NTB?
NTB (National Tire & Battery) is part of the Mavis Tire family. Mavis acquired the NTB and Tire Kingdom retail businesses from TBC Corporation, completing the deal on 1 June 2023. NTB operates roughly 500 company-operated Tire & Service Centers across the South, mid-Atlantic, Midwest, Florida, and Texas in 2026. Because the stores are company-operated rather than franchised, pricing is more consistent between locations than at a franchise chain such as Midas or Meineke.
Does NTB have transmission coupons?
Yes. NTB runs coupons and seasonal service deals through the Mavis-run site (mavis.com/ntb/coupons), including offers on the transmission flush. Because NTB is company-operated, the coupon you see online is generally honoured at any location rather than varying by owner. Ask the store to apply the current offer when you book.
Is NTB a good choice for a transmission flush?
NTB is a reasonable choice for a routine fluid change on a healthy vehicle taking a mainstream fluid, and it is convenient if you are already there for tires, brakes, or an alignment. For sealed transmissions, OEM-locked CVTs, a transmission showing symptoms, or a vehicle under powertrain warranty, the dealer or a transmission specialist such as AAMCO is the safer choice.