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 sides of the transmission dipstick to get a correct fluid level reading.
Is there a dipstick to check the fluid level?
The reading above the air gap is fluid from the dipstick tube and not the fluid level. Many Fords, Toyotas, GM and imported vehicles no longer have an automatic transmission dipstick for checking the fluid level. The trend, by vehicle makers, is eliminating automatic transmission dipsticks.
Do you have to read both sides of the dipstick?
We check most vehicles in Park position, with the engine running and parking brake set. On vehicles with a dipstick, we must read both sides of the stick. The LOWEST reading is the correct fluid level. If a void or gap shows in the transmission fluid level, the LOWEST reading is the correct reading.
How is the fluid level on the transmission dipstick read?
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 sides of the transmission dipstick to get a correct fluid level reading. A true reading will show continuous fluid with no air gaps or voids in the reading.
Where are The Dipsticks located in a car?
If you’re checking the dipstick properly and have to continuously add transmission fluid, there’s a leak in the system somewhere. Most transmissions are mounted to the back of the engine, so vehicles equipped with transmission dipsticks generally locate them on the lower side of the engine toward the back.
We check most vehicles in Park position, with the engine running and parking brake set. On vehicles with a dipstick, we must read both sides of the stick. The LOWEST reading is the correct fluid level. If a void or gap shows in the transmission fluid level, the LOWEST reading is the correct reading.
What causes the fluid level on the dipstick to be low?
Both sides of the dipstick show full, with no gaps or voids in the fluid on the stick. 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.
