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How do you check the level of transmission fluid?

How do you check the level of transmission fluid?

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.

How to check the Trans fluid level in a Dodge Nitro?

21 – Transmission and Transfer Case/Automatic – 42RLE/FLUID and FILTER/Standard Procedure FLUID LEVEL CHECK The transmission sump has a dipstick to check oil similar to most automatic transmissions. It is located on the left side of the engine. Be sure to wipe all dirt from the dipstick handle before removing.

What to do about transmission leak in Dodge Nitro?

The video above shows how to fix minor transmission fluid leaks in a 2011 Dodge Nitro. If you have automatic transmission problems in your Nitro, ie: it hesitates when shifting gears or seems sluggish shifting from one gear to the next (1st to 2nd gear, 2nd to 3rd gear, 3rd to 4th gear, etc.) check your transmission fluid level first.

Can a transmission dipstick be replaced in a Dodge Nitro?

Unscrupulous mechanics will often suggest a more expensive repair, such as a rebuild, when adding some transmission fluid will fix your Nitro. If, after adding transmission fluid, you notice that your fluid level is low again, follow the steps highlighted in the video above to fix the transmission fluid leaks in your Nitro.

21 – Transmission and Transfer Case/Automatic – 42RLE/FLUID and FILTER/Standard Procedure FLUID LEVEL CHECK The transmission sump has a dipstick to check oil similar to most automatic transmissions. It is located on the left side of the engine. Be sure to wipe all dirt from the dipstick handle before removing.

The video above shows how to fix minor transmission fluid leaks in a 2011 Dodge Nitro. If you have automatic transmission problems in your Nitro, ie: it hesitates when shifting gears or seems sluggish shifting from one gear to the next (1st to 2nd gear, 2nd to 3rd gear, 3rd to 4th gear, etc.) check your transmission fluid level first.

Unscrupulous mechanics will often suggest a more expensive repair, such as a rebuild, when adding some transmission fluid will fix your Nitro. If, after adding transmission fluid, you notice that your fluid level is low again, follow the steps highlighted in the video above to fix the transmission fluid leaks in your Nitro.

How do you check the transmission fluid level?

Put it into your new trans. fluid bottles as you put the new fluid in the truck. The amount you have taken out should be very close to the amount you are putting in. If not, you will want to double check the level with the home-made dipstick to verify you have enough fluid once you refill.

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