Checking transmission fluid

Posted by Paul Weeks On 2011/6/4 11:45:04

Recently my transmission cooler line sprung a leak, that's all replaced now. Here is my question, how do we check the fluid level? I would need to jack the car up to get underneath it to check the level and the reading would be inaccurate... I have read about accessing the the transmission from the hump inside the car and that would solve the angle problem, but the carpet looks old and brittle. How does one uncover the hump without cracking the carpet backing? Would you start at the cowl side or the seat side? Any help would really be appreciated!!