Re: Checking transmission fluid

Posted by Mike On 2011/6/4 12:42:29

It's easier to do this: Get 4 car ramps (they're cheap at advanced or what not) and put them in front of the 4 wheels and drive up on. Car has to be warm and up to temp and you need to check it within a minute of shutting it off.

Drive it up on the ramps, slide under with creeper and check it. Once you get a feel for it, you may even be able to check it without the ramps.

For adding fluid, i have a funnel with a hose that wedges down b the starter. I pike the hose in and add, then remove hose underneath and check, then add as necessary.

Removing the carpet is kind of a PITA, and i don't like having fluid inside the car.