Is there a good way to check tranmission fluid?
Is there a good way to check tranmission fluid?
Hi everyone
I recently changed my automatic tranmission fluid by following the DIY from thebayplayer. Everything went good except for checking the fluid level. It drives me crazy. I start the engine, let it warm up 5 mins and check the level with car in park and the engine running but the damn fluid was all over the dipstick and I didn't even know if it's above the H level or below.. The fluid was all over the dipstick... Does anyone know a better method to check it? I tried searching but still couldn't come up with a more accurate way to check it. Please help.
I recently changed my automatic tranmission fluid by following the DIY from thebayplayer. Everything went good except for checking the fluid level. It drives me crazy. I start the engine, let it warm up 5 mins and check the level with car in park and the engine running but the damn fluid was all over the dipstick and I didn't even know if it's above the H level or below.. The fluid was all over the dipstick... Does anyone know a better method to check it? I tried searching but still couldn't come up with a more accurate way to check it. Please help.
I've had the same issue. I used to use the "if I drained X qts, add X qts" until I added my trans cooler. Then I didn't know.
Now I do this: If the car is running and it's 60-70F out, I make sure the fluid reaches about 3-5mm below the lowest notch. The FSM says the fluid should be between the two notches around 89-122F. I suppose if it's a hot day you could start your car and immediately check the level. that's what I do since any driving or extended idling make the splashing worse, and it's definately a no after filling.
Now I do this: If the car is running and it's 60-70F out, I make sure the fluid reaches about 3-5mm below the lowest notch. The FSM says the fluid should be between the two notches around 89-122F. I suppose if it's a hot day you could start your car and immediately check the level. that's what I do since any driving or extended idling make the splashing worse, and it's definately a no after filling.
I've had the same issue. I used to use the "if I drained X qts, add X qts" until I added my trans cooler. Then I didn't know.
Now I do this: If the car is running and it's 60-70F out, I make sure the fluid reaches about 3-5mm below the lowest notch. The FSM says the fluid should be between the two notches around 89-122F. I suppose if it's a hot day you could start your car and immediately check the level. that's what I do since any driving or extended idling make the splashing worse, and it's definately a no after filling.
Now I do this: If the car is running and it's 60-70F out, I make sure the fluid reaches about 3-5mm below the lowest notch. The FSM says the fluid should be between the two notches around 89-122F. I suppose if it's a hot day you could start your car and immediately check the level. that's what I do since any driving or extended idling make the splashing worse, and it's definately a no after filling.
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