I know this may sound dumb to you experts but do you add transmission fluid through the dipstick? How do you actually %26quot;change%26quot; transmission like you would oil. Please, don't make rude comments. I'm trying to learn all this stuff.
I noticed my wifes car is slipping and has a funny smell when driving. I notice the smell being worse when I put it in reverse. The check engine light just came on recently and I'm trying to find out the cause.
I'm not good with cars, however, I'm trying to learn more.Do you add transmission fluid through the dipstick?
Yes you add transmission fluid through the dipstick. The slipping and %26quot;funny smell%26quot; is probably due to being low on fluid. When you pull the dipstick, it may have a burnt smell. You may have left it go long enough that you have transmission damage now.
To change the transmission fluid varies from vehicle to vehicle. Some have a drain plug, while others don't. Either way you will have to drop the pan to replace the screen. The new screen should come with the required pan gasket. NOTE: This does not drain and replace all of the fluid within the transmission. It only gets what is in the pan. When refilling, do not overfill. Good luck.Do you add transmission fluid through the dipstick?
I suggest you don't learn on your wife's car. You need to totally have the transmission fluid flushed out and replaced, as well as the filter, To do it properly requires a special machine to flush all the old fluid out. You can not drain all of the fluid without this machine. It's going to be WAY cheaper than a new trans so do it.Do you add transmission fluid through the dipstick?
hey man im always learning myself its nothing to be ashamed of...to empty the tranny oil, you have to access the transmission oil pan. There should be a plug you can remove to let the oil drip out. Once its all out, you might as well unbolt the pan and clean it out, there is most likely alot of gunk in it. After you do that if you choose to, you have to buy a new gasket before you put the pan back on so it doesnt leak. When thats all said and done you can take a funnel and, yes, use the tranny dipstick tube to replace. Just make sure you find out how many quarts of oil it takes first...good luck!Do you add transmission fluid through the dipstick?
yep is like that on every car or truck that is auto.. and no problem learning how to take care of your car is smart and it saves money... you really want to know about the cars you drive and how to do things to them to keep them running buy a repair book at any auto parts store will save you a lot of time and money and heres a good site i ve used has videos of a few things .. anyways yes you check and add the sam eplace on auto with a manual you have to get under it and remove a plug and use your finger tipDo you add transmission fluid through the dipstick?
To answer your question you can add fluid directly into the dipstick if it is low, becareful when getting it flushed. Most of the time on newer cars if it does not need it, than it will not run the same afterwards due to the draining and gears not be properly lubed.Do you add transmission fluid through the dipstick?
%26gt; Do you add transmission fluid through the dipstick?
yes. But make sure you do NOT over fill. That will blow the seal.
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%26gt;%26gt; How do you actually %26quot;change%26quot; transmission like you would oil.
you change it by dropping down the tranny oil pan. it is NOT like changing engine oil (with oil drain bolt / plug).
http://auto.howstuffworks.com/car-parts-
Good Luck...Do you add transmission fluid through the dipstick?
you forgot to mension what kind of car!, some cars you cant, they dont have a dipstick.Do you add transmission fluid through the dipstick?
Yeah, the hole where you pulled the dipstick out off is where you pour your new fluid. If your changing the fluid there should be a drain plug on the bottom of the transmission pan, you change it the same way you change oil, just drain it out, plug it back up, and pour in the new fluid. Also, just like oil, it helps to drain it when its hot, that way it flows out easier and you get it all out, but of course be careful not to burn your hands. Also when your refilling it you have to check the fluid while its hot, on a level surface, and the vehicle is in park. Your owners manual will tell you exactly how to check it. If you plan on keeping this car a while it would help to pay about $15 for a Hanes Repair Manual made specifically for your car. It will tell you how to do everything, its good for a person such as yourself, who doesn't know much about cars, to have because it explains all you need to know about your car. Even people who are car experts often have the Hanes Manual for their car, I know a good bit about cars and what I don't know my dad usually does, but I still always try to have a Hanes manual for whatever car I have.
