Transmission Flow Analysis

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As a first-time car owner, it is important that you learn how to take proper care of your vehicle. One of the things that you need to know how to check on your vehicle is your transmission fluid. Here is how you can check your transmission fluid and what the color of your transmission fluid will tell you.

Make Sure Your Car Is Cool

The first thing you are going to need to do make sure you car is cool. The fluid inside of your transmission can get really hot and should only be checked when your car has not been in use for an extended period of time. is open your hood.

Your parking brake should also be engaged.

Open Your Hood

Second, you need to pop open your hood. There should be a lever on the driver's side by the door down need the pedals that you can either step on or pull in order to pop open your hood.

Once you engage this lever, you
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It is generally either right behind the oil dipstick or right next to it. These two dipsticks are usually in close proximity to one another. The transmission fluid should be labeled as such.

Check The Level

Fourth, you need to check the level of your transmission fluid. Pull out the dip stick and wipe it off with a cloth or napkin. Look for the line on the bottom of the dip stick that says full and empty. Then, stick the dip stick all the way back into the transmission fluid and pull it out again.

This time, look closely at the dip stick and see where the liquid stops. This should tell you if the level of fluid is fine or if you need more transmission fluid. On some vehicles, you can also see a line on the container that holds the transmission fluid without using the dip stick that will tell you if additional fluid is needed.

If your vehicle needs fluid, use a funnel to pour in additional transmission fluid until it reaches the fill line or take it your mechanic for a refill.

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