Does my car have a transmission dipstick?
Does my car have a transmission dipstick?
First, locate the transmission dipstick, which can be found under the hood, in the engine compartment. 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).
Where to check transmission fluid if you do not have a dipstick?
If the vehicle does not have a dipstick, the transmission fluid must be checked at the transmission. This requires lifting the car on four jack stands; it must be level to check the fluid. There will be a fill plug on the side of the transmission case. This is not the drain plug located at the bottom of the sump.
What to do if your car does not have a dipstick?
If the vehicle does not have a dipstick, the transmission fluid must be checked at the transmission. This requires lifting the car on four jack stands; it must be level to check the fluid. There will be a fill plug on the side of the transmission case.
When did no transmission dipstick become more common?
Year 2005 and up Chrysler models with a NAG-1 transmission are an example. There are some “DIY” (do it yourselfers) who have been checking transmission fluid levels on their own for years. With the newer “no dipstick” style transmissions, there are quite a few different procedures that will be involved.
Why does Ford F150 no longer have transmission dipsticks?
Having this knowledge could potentially save you thousands of dollars down the road, not to mention the unwanted hassle. The issue is, a recently emerging new trend whereby transmission fluid dipsticks have begun disappearing in newer vehicles. One such vehicle is the Ford F150, Canada’s best selling truck.
If the vehicle does not have a dipstick, the transmission fluid must be checked at the transmission. This requires lifting the car on four jack stands; it must be level to check the fluid. There will be a fill plug on the side of the transmission case. This is not the drain plug located at the bottom of the sump.
If the vehicle does not have a dipstick, the transmission fluid must be checked at the transmission. This requires lifting the car on four jack stands; it must be level to check the fluid. There will be a fill plug on the side of the transmission case.
Year 2005 and up Chrysler models with a NAG-1 transmission are an example. There are some “DIY” (do it yourselfers) who have been checking transmission fluid levels on their own for years. With the newer “no dipstick” style transmissions, there are quite a few different procedures that will be involved.
What can cause the check transmission light to come on?
As stated, stop immediately. Turn off the engine and wait for a couple of minutes. Then pull out the dipstick for the transmission to check the oil level. If the oil is half way up the dipstick the transmission fluid is likely not the problem. But, in any case, you still should get your vehicle towed.
