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If you change the transmission dip stick should you lose any fluid?
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∙ 15y ago
Changing the dip stick shouldn't cause a leak, although changing the dipstick tube might cause a small leak for a minute or two. be careful of the rubber O RING on either the bottom of the filler tube or the transmission if you're changing the tube
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Why does transmission fluid come out the dip stick?
The transmission fluid does not come out of the transmission dip stick. The transmission fluid is added through the dip stick area though. The exact specification on how to change transmission fluid will depend upon the exact vehicles and the owner's manual should be reviewed.
How do you know when the transmission fluid needs to be changed?
When you pull the dip stick out to check the transmission fluid, If you can't see through the fluid on the stick then change it. If it smells burnt change it. If it is clear and pretty red then it is okay.
How often do you change the transmission fluid in a 2007 yaris?
Right on the dip stick it says under normal driving conditions, you should never have to change the trasmission fluid.
Where do you check the transmission fluid on a 1999 Cadillac Catera?
its on the transmission it self no dip stick take it to a place where they change transmission fluid shop
Where is the oil dipstick on 1995 BMW 318i?
The red stick is oil and there is no dip stick for transmission. Recommended to change transmission fluid every 70k miles.
Should you put transmission fluid where your oil goes?
transmission fluid and engine oil have separate dip sticks. The transmission fluid dip stick head as a rule is red. look for your transmission and then look for the tube
How do you check transmission fluid on 1994 BMW 540i?
Pull out the stick and it will tell you on the stick how to check it properly.Wrong. The 540i has a sealed transmission. To check or change fluid you must raise car keeping level, remove Allen head plug.Fluid should be level at top of plug hole.
What causes transmission to hesitate when you give it gas after replcing transmission?
Stick or auto? with a stick, the motor hesitates if any thing. with an automatic, check your fluid level, the color of it should be a redish pink. don't overefill. If color is sortof black or brown then change fluid and filter for tranny.
What type of auto transmission fluid does a 97 Astra use?
pull out the transmission dip stick like your going to check the fluid level and just above the full mark on the dip stick it should be written on the dip stick!
How do you fix a sloppy shifter on 94 Stealth with AT?
a transmission fluid and filter change should make a big difference. make sure not to be down shifting witht he stick if its an automatic. if that's the case you should have bought a stick in the first place. if the change doesnt work you may want to think about a rebuild kit. a transmission fluid and filter change should make a big difference. make sure not to be down shifting witht he stick if its an automatic. if that's the case you should have bought a stick in the first place. if the change doesnt work you may want to think about a rebuild kit.
Do you have to drain the old transmission fluid before adding new transmission fluid?
how muth are you adding if you are changing complete transmission fluid you got to drop trans pan to change filter and fluid if its down a quart or two on your dip stick just add to it if your going to change filter and fluid take to wallmart
How do you change the transmission fluid on 2005 4 runner with out a dip stick?
You don't. These newer 4Runners do not require you to change the transmission fluid and if you need to at all it would only be because of leakage (bad seals) or overheating the transmission with heavy loads.
