Is it better to have it running or turned off.
2007-03-06 09:18:44 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
Totally depends on what kind of truck you have. No one can give you the correct answer without knowing what it is.
2007-03-06 13:11:59 · answer #1 · answered by TonynNC 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure it is warmed up (about 15 minutes) While it is running, put on your parking brake and for an automatic transmission go through all of the gears and keep it in each gear for 3 seconds. When you have done all the gears leave the truck running and check the fluid level. It should be somewhere in between the cross marks on the dip stick.
2007-03-06 17:24:16 · answer #2 · answered by Jill S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure the vehicle is on a level surface. If it is an automatic, check it using the dipstick with the car running and in Park or "P". If it is a manual trans,with the engine off. There should be two plugs on the side of the trans, one lower for draining, and one upper for normal fill level. Loosen the upper one, and if fluid starts running out, put the plug back in and tighten. If the fluid does not run out, put your finger in the hole to feel if the level is close to the hole. If you cannot feel it, start filling the trans with the appropriate fluid until it is up to the hole, then reinsert and tighten the plug to factory torque specs.
Good luck!
2007-03-06 17:36:38 · answer #3 · answered by Doug K 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Running in Neutral or park. Most recommend Neutral if possible.
2007-03-06 17:22:08 · answer #4 · answered by chefantwon 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
check it with your engine running in park with the emergency brake on, saftey first, make sure your vehicle is on level ground, so you get the correct reading on your dipstick.
2007-03-06 17:40:00 · answer #5 · answered by shefixescars 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋