2007-08-11 15:08:18 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
On an automatic, check the dipsitck (under the hood).
On a manual, there will be a fill hole. Remove the plug, oil should run out of the hole. If it doesn't, you need to add fluid until it does.
2007-08-11 15:18:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
for an automatic you must test it with the engine running. the vehicle should be warmed up and you should run through the gears a few times(P to R to N to D to 321 etc.). ATF (automatic transmission fluid) is usually red fluid, if it is very dark or smells burnt it may be a good idea to replace it. when doing this you normally replace the filter as well which is located in the trans fluid pan at the bottom of the trans. Make sure that you have the correct dipstick and your not checking engine oil. the dipstick location should be in the owners manual. if it is a stick shift there is no dipstick. it is checked at the fill plug on the side if the transmission.
2007-08-11 22:31:34 · answer #2 · answered by mattyg314 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Check with the owners manual for the proper procedure on your car.
On most automatics, you have to put the E-brake on and start the engine and put it in drive. Then pull the transmission dip stick out and wipe it off and stick it back in, fully seating it, and then pull it out again and take a look at where the fluid level is on the dip stick. It will give you a range where the level should be, if you are in that level then you are fine.
Just be careful when you are around the engine and it is running, don't wear any loose clothing that may get caught.
2007-08-11 22:30:07 · answer #3 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are unsure how old the fluid is, just have it changed. Like if you just bought a used car from someone you don't know or trust. There is a screen that can be changed, too. To "test" it, and this is an old procedure, you smell it. If it smells burned, change the fluid. And then the mileage of the car and the type of driving you do factor in.
2007-08-11 22:18:45 · answer #4 · answered by charlie m 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to check you transmission fluid, open up your hood. now behind you engine there is a dip stick, it should say transmisson. if not, when you pull it out, you will know, it is longer then your engine dipstick. when you pull it out, wipe then end of it, then stick it back in, then pull it out again to make sure the reading it correct. it should be close to the max or recommended level. if it is not and it is close to the low level. then check you owners manual for the recommended transmission fluid to ad. Good luck
John
2007-08-11 22:20:39 · answer #5 · answered by John 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think u put the Gage stick inside of the unit and where ever the out come is (either high or low) tells u if u need more fluid or not! lol..
2007-08-14 01:42:37 · answer #6 · answered by lady_toluke 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If its an automatic,there is a dipstick, if its manual there will be a fill plug and a drain plug on the side of the tranny, if its manual, remove the fill plug if no oil comes out, add some oil until it runs out then put the fill plug back in. easy.
2007-08-11 22:23:07 · answer #7 · answered by 4acee@sbcglobal.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
run it Throe all the gears and leave it running pull th dipstick by the fire wall
2007-08-11 23:19:18 · answer #8 · answered by Adam B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
what kind of vehicle is it.
2007-08-11 22:19:27 · answer #9 · answered by Leonidas 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋