Means that you are losing oil somewhere, or are burning it. Check it more often, or find the problem.
Oil dipstick is in the regular spot for most cars trans. The catera did not come with one it is checked under the car
There is no transmission dipstick on a 92 Cavalier. The fluid is checked through a plug in the side of the transmission from underneath the car. It is most commonly checked while the vehicle is on a lift having the oil changed.
The dipstick is located in the front of the engine block. It is important that you always keep your fluids checked to keep your vehicle working properly.
Dipsticks should be removed, wiped free of oil, re insterted all the way back in, removed again and checked.
I can't answer re. all cars, but the transmission fluid dipstick in my Ford Taurus is as easy to get to as the oil dipstick. Since the transmission fluid also often needs checked frequently my guess is it is usually as easy.
there is no dipstick. level is checked via a removable plug on the transmission.
Only two things.If there is no oil showing on the dipstick, there is not enough oil in the engine.OrThe dipstick is not pushed all the way in place.
If the dipstick of a 1999 Mercedes ML320 smells like gasoline there could be a gas leak dripping into the oil pan. The engine needs to be checked for leaks to avoid any serious damage to the vehicle.
To read the oil dipstick in the 1997 Ford F150, remove the dipstick from the oil reservoir. Wipe the dipstick clean and then place it back into the reservoir. Then, remove the dipstick again and look for the height of the oil on the stick. It should be in the "Full" range.
The manual transmission does not have a dipstick , the fluid level is checked at the fill plug on the transmission
Make sure you are putting the dipstick in all the way. It could be that your oil level is so low that it is not yet showing on the dipstick.
The manual that comes originally with vehicle explains how to check oil level .......no dipstick it is checked electronically on the dash using the"buttons" on the left side of the steering wheel