The exact location of the dipstick can vary. In rear-wheel-drive vehicles, it is usually toward the rear of the engine. In vehicles with front-wheel drive, the dipstick will usually be found sticking out of the transaxle, and in most cases is toward the front of the engine.
Note, if you do add more fluid, there are many different types of transmission fluids out there. The inner workings of your vehicle transmission is lubricated by a special reddish or pinkish fluid called transmission fluid. There is an optimum level for this fluid, which must be maintained in order to keep transmission working properly.
A leak in the system can mean slipping or complete inability to shift, which can be dangerous. You may have heard or read that transmission fluid can be checked by looking at the transmission dipstick, similar to how an engine dipstick is used. Is your car automatic or manual? Make sure you are locating the transmission dipstick and not the engine-oil dipstick; the transmission dipstick is usually further back in the engine bay, toward the firewall the bulkhead at the front of the cabin.
The transmission dipstick is typically marked with a specific color or a transmission symbol. Note: if you can't find the dipstick, don't be alarmed. Many modern vehicles use a sealed-for-life transmission that never requires checking or fluid replacement—so they don't have a dipstick. Refer to your owner's manual for your model's specific service schedule and to double-check whether it has a transmission dipstick.
If your vehicle has a sealed transmission, you can slam the hood shut and drive. But if your vehicle does have a transmission dipstick, here's what to do next:. With the engine warmed up, leave the car idling in park on a level surface.
Pull out the dipstick, wipe it clean, replace it slowly, and then pull it back out. Check the fluid level—how high the fluid comes up on the dipstick—against the "full" and "low" or "fill" marks on the dipstick. The color of transmission fluid can tell you a lot about the health of your car's transmission.
Now lay the dipstick on a white surface, such as a paper towel, to analyze the color of the fluid. The condition of your transmission fluid—and to some extent, the transmission itself—is indicated by the color of the fluid. If your fluid is healthy, it should have a reddish-pink color; if it's getting to the point of needing replacement, it will be brownish red. If the fluid is dark brown or black, then it's quite possible that you will be replacing more than just your fluid.
Consider having your mechanic look at your transmission if you notice yourself adding fluid regularly. If you regularly lose transmission fluid, you may have a leak. Helpful 2 Not Helpful 1. If you do not flush your transmission at the recommended intervals.
If you are hard on your transmission or regularly pull heavy loads, consider changing the transmission fluid more frequently. Helpful 1 Not Helpful 0. Related wikiHows How to. How to. About This Article. Co-authored by:. Co-authors: Updated: May 6, Categories: Transmission Parts. Italiano: Rabboccare l'Olio all'Auto. Nederlands: Olie van je versnellingsbak bijvullen. Bahasa Indonesia: Menambah Oli Transmisi.
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Jerry Simons Jan Arlishia Bernard Dec 23, It also referred me to places where I could get it fixed. They just answered questions that I needed answers to, thank you so much. Jennifer Gallant May 4, A real lifesaver for anyone who hasn't filled their transmission before, showed me where to put the transmission fluid. I visited many websites, none were as helpful as wikiHow. George Wallace Apr 25, This article recommends filling through the dipstick hole, seems like a clever solution if I can find or make the right size funnel.
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