Got a 91 grand caravan, need to add trans fluid. Should the car be running or turned off?
2006-09-19 18:05:17 · 6 answers · asked by Wocka wocka 6 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It makes zero difference. THE WAY YOU CHECK THE TRANSMISSION FLUID! The vehicle needs to be running and have run long enough to get the tranny fluid hot(10 minutes or so) cycle the shifter from park to reverse-to drive-and back to park. pull the transmission dip stick-and check the fluid level. The add mark means ONE PINT(NOT ONE QUART). You may add fluid to a running engine or a stopped engine. You should not overfill the transmission.
2006-09-19 18:21:36 · answer #1 · answered by dulcrayon 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Add fluid when the vehicle is off. Check it when the van is running. Make sure you add the correct transmission fluid (plus 3) NOT DEXTRON!!!
2006-09-20 01:40:11 · answer #2 · answered by fire4511 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's best to check your transmission fluid when your car is warmed up, but you can add it whether it's on or off.
2006-09-20 01:16:24 · answer #3 · answered by Vicky 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually the engine is running to add transmission fluid, off for engine oil and differential oil.
simple.
2006-09-20 01:58:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say off...
2006-09-20 01:13:30 · answer #5 · answered by Ken and Wendy M 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont know
2006-09-20 01:12:10 · answer #6 · answered by kawika712 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋