Where does the dipstick go on an automatic transmission?
Where does the dipstick go on an automatic transmission? All automatic transmissions operate using the same reference point for the proper fluid level – the oil pan rail. An accurate dipstick will position the “Full” level at this position with the engine running and the fluid at normal operating temperature. Why does my transmission dipstick say low fluid level? This is a false reading, caused by splash inside the automatic transmission. One side of the stick reads full, but the other side shows a low fluid level. The actual transmission fluid level is the low reading. We must read both...