Dana	Automatic transmission fluid	#1
Just popping in Joined: 2008/8/27 14:25 Last Login : 2008/8/28 20:03 From Port Neches, Texas Group: Registered Users Posts: 2	How do I check the automatic transmission fluid on a 1950 Custon flathead 8? No where can I find a dipstick! Posted on: 2008/8/27 14:33

Owen_Dyneto	Re: Automatic transmission fluid	#2
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/3/14 18:01 Last Login : 2024/12/15 16:36 From New Jersey Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 16703	Put the car up on a lift. The dipstick and filler neck is on the driver side. I've seen some 23rd series with an access plate in the floor board hump, whether factory or put there later I don't know. Many of us use Type F or Type FA fluid. If you're going to keep the car, you really should buy or download the shop manual. Posted on: 2008/8/27 15:04

HH56	Re: Automatic transmission fluid	#3
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/4/20 19:54 Last Login : Today 14:40 From Fresno CA Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 18894	Per O-D's description here is a picture of short dipstick. If there is an access plate, it should be near the accelerator pedal hinge. Attach file:   (9.26 KB) Posted on: 2008/8/27 15:09

Dale Rhinehart	Re: Automatic transmission fluid	#4
Home away from home Joined: 2008/8/8 17:30 Last Login : 2015/7/14 20:38 From Youngstown Ohio Group: Registered Users Posts: 132	Your are correct and believe me it is MUCH easer and neater to use the access plate to check and fill the Trans!Just pull the carpet back from the trans hump and there it is. I toped mine off with "Lucas Trans Additive and it made a big difference. Posted on: 2008/8/27 15:31

Owen_Dyneto	Re: Automatic transmission fluid	#5
Forum Ambassador Joined: 2007/3/14 18:01 Last Login : 2024/12/15 16:36 From New Jersey Group: Registered Users Forum Ambassadors Posts: 16703	Please elaborate on the differences you noted with the Lucas transmission additive. Posted on: 2008/8/27 17:18

Dale Rhinehart	Re: Automatic transmission fluid	#6
Home away from home Joined: 2008/8/8 17:30 Last Login : 2015/7/14 20:38 From Youngstown Ohio Group: Registered Users Posts: 132	yes "Lucas Trans Additive", one bottle is added to the trans fluid. It helps soften the shift and assists with the lubrication for the tran parts, it is compatible with ALL trans fluids, we use it in our Police Cars as the transmissions really take a pounding!! It also helps with minor trans leaks. Any good parts store caries it. Dale Posted on: 2008/8/27 19:05

Dana	Re: Automatic transmission fluid	#7
Just popping in Joined: 2008/8/27 14:25 Last Login : 2008/8/28 20:03 From Port Neches, Texas Group: Registered Users Posts: 2	Thanks for the ATF info!!! Posted on: 2008/8/28 20:08