Drain the fluid into a container and then check the fluid's color and smell. If it is dark and smells burnt, it needs to be changed. Clean the pan and reinstall it. Refill the transmission with the correct type of fluid. Now, start the car and check the dipstick for the correct leve...
Locate and find the automatic transmission fluid dipstick. Usually, it stays where the transmission or transaxle meets the rear of the engine. The transmission fluid dipstick looks similar to the engine oil dipstick. Remove it, wipe it clean and reinsert it fully before taking it out. Take the...
Most manual transmissions don’t have a dipstick but are checked at the fill port. On a level surface or with the vehicle lifted and level, remove the transmission fill plug, the higher of the two, and use your finger to check that the fluid is less than 5 mm or 1/2" from the bot...
Transmission fluid on the dipstick is cloudy, thick, or foul-smelling The manual transmission gear shifter is physically hard to move or won't go into gear If you notice any of these symptoms or you've reached the manufacturer-recommended mileage point for a transmission service appointment, sch...
Today I pumped out 2 quarts of the old transmission fluid with a multi-purpose transfer pump via dipstick hole and added in 2 new quarts of the Honda fluid. I meant to drain/fill the whole amount again but I think I’ll do that in a couple of months instead. I love this stuff...
To prolong the life of your automatic vehicle you should follow the routine fluid change recommendations. In automatic transmissions, the suggested service interval is about every 30,000 miles or 30 months. You must change the automatic transmission fluid sooner if the dipstick reveals a dark or ...
Solution –On transmissions originally built for Mercon LV transmission fluid (listed on the dipstick), the valve body will have to be modified by deleting one hole in the valve body separator plate, and removing the check ball in the area of the deleted hole. If this modification is not pe...
So, the first thing to do is to open the hood and locate the transmission dipstick. Pull the dipstick out and check the color of the fluid. Sometimes, it’s hard to discern fluid color just by looking at the dipstick. To get the correct color reading, pour a few drops on a clean ...
Check if Your Car has a Dipstick or Not You can check the transmission fluid level without the dipstick First of all, try to locate a dipstick in your car. You can look for a T-shaped handle on the engine’s left side. The dipstick comes with an orange or yellow handle that is visi...
Find out the most common transmission problems, the symptoms to watch for including noise, slipping, low fluid, grinding & lack of response and how to fix them.