I need to know if I need more fluid or is their a serious problem with the transmission.
2007-05-22 03:05:30 · 10 answers · asked by mosesncali_ou812 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
On most A/T dipsticks there is a dot or hole near the end of the stick. This is the cold level check for oil temp below 100* with engine running in park. This should be used only to know that there is enough oil to safely operate transmission. Then the vehicle should be driven til engine reaches normal operating temp at which time the tranny fluid should be rechecked.
2007-05-22 03:23:15 · answer #1 · answered by Ron B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most today is Hot idling in Neutral. Owner Manual may say. Also look on the Dip Stick, usually it tell also.
If, you losing fluid place some cardboard down and pull over it and sit a minute. Then back off and you be able to determine where it leak from. On Front Wheel Drives it may be the Seal where the CV Joint go into the transmission. If, not it that darn Front seal where it mount to the engine and no fun to get to.
I had to get some coffee and need to add. The first place for leaks is the transmission pan bolts. They about 10 mm and may need snugged up. Be careful with these as an 8 year old can break them. Torque Wrench (Torque to Specs, many Parts stores can give this). Torque Wrench is best if you not have the "feel" for these.
2007-05-22 03:16:39 · answer #2 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As far as checking the fluid, check it while it's hot (engine running)! You'll need to consult your car's manual (the original or a Chilton's) to determine the amount of fluid the car holds. Look on the dipstick and there should be a high/low marking or grid to indicate the appropriate level.
2016-05-19 22:22:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, first, make sure it's in park when you check it as opposed to neutral.
Second, there should be marks for hot and for cold on the dipstick. If you're not showing any fluid at all then you're definitely low.
2007-05-22 03:09:26 · answer #4 · answered by Ferret 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Fluid will expand as it gets warmer, so check it when it's warmed up for an accurate measurement. Make sure the car is level also.
2007-05-22 03:11:19 · answer #5 · answered by paul h 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to. Check your dipstick to see if it labels both full cold and full hot. I would recommend doing it after allowing the engine to run for a few minutes though.
2007-05-22 03:16:36 · answer #6 · answered by lopaka1957 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you check tranny fluid when it's at normal op.temp. read your manual
after a 20 mile drive in park engine running is the norm.
2007-05-22 03:08:54 · answer #7 · answered by 51 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check transmission make sure your car is lever and the park brake is lock motor run check tran. do not over fill .
2007-05-22 03:19:18 · answer #8 · answered by Jimmy B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
check it warm, with trans in N,car needs to be on level surface
2007-05-22 03:10:33 · answer #9 · answered by Darrell T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here's all that you need , easy to follow with video
http://www.ehow.com/how_104_check-automatic-transmission.html
2007-05-22 03:16:41 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋