How do you check standard transmission fluid levels?

Question

I have a 1998 Chevy S10 and would like to check the transmission fluid levels. How do you check the levels on a vehicle with a manual transmission.

Answer 1

Let's start with the basics...first of all are you positive you are referring to a manual transmission? If so, then the answer is easy. If not, read the owner's manual. For an automatic transmission, park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Start the engine and allow to warm up to normal operating temperature. Raise the hood and look for the brightly colored dip stick near the firewall. The transmission should be in park when checking fluid. Also check the color and smell of the fluid. Dark red to almost black is an indication of trouble and a burnt smell is another indication of problems.

Now for the manual transmission. There should be a small pipe-type plug on the side of the gear case. Simply remove the plug. If no oil runs out, add oil until it does. When full, replace the plug. Check the owner's manual for the correct lubricant, but I think I used to use the heavy rear-end oil (about 80wt). Good luck.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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How do you check standard transmission fluid levels?
I have a 1998 Chevy S10 and would like to check the transmission fluid levels. How do you check the levels on a vehicle with a manual transmission.

Answer 4

Hello - Do not believe there is a need to check transmission fluid levels since transmission fluid is only used in cars with automatic transmissions. Find a user manual and/or call a Chevrolet dealer.

Answer 5

On the side of the transmission case under the truck is a plug. It is about half way up the side. It should either have a 3/4" square male end or a 3/8" female end. The trans uses either auto trans fluid or a 90 weight gear oil. Check your manual or call a dealer.

Answer 6

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A standard transmission does not have transmission fluid.It has gear oil.The way to check it would be to put the car on a hoist and then look for a plug on the side of the tranny. this os a fill and level plug. you take out the plug and fill the tranny with gear oil until it starts to come out of the plug.let the fluid drain until it is level with the plug.The fact that it is getting hard to shift could be a clutch problem,possibly just a clutch rod adjustment.If the clutch doesn't totally disengage when you shift gears it will cause hard shifting.

Answer 7

girl most of the dip sticks here no nothing about standard transmissions, it is a square plug about 1/2 up the side of the transmission, remove it, the fluid level should be at or near the bottom of the check oil plug hole.

Answer 8

you will need to get under your s10 with Cristen wrench and take out the level plug it shod be in the side of the Tirane the fluid shud be with in 1/4 1/2 inch of plug hole if low you will need to top it off with 80/90 weight gear oil it wood be better if you wood have it done at the same time you have your s10 severed at repair shop

Answer 9

THERE SHOULD BE A DIP STICK WITH A YELLOW OR RED O-RING HANDLE.
MAKE SURE YOUR CAR IS ON A LEVEL SURFACE
POP THE HOOD AND LOOK FOR IT
IF YOU STILL CAN'T FIND IT CHECK YOUR MANUAL
GOOD LUCK

Answer 10

Girl! look at the transmission dip stick and see how close it is to the line.