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Check hydraulic fluid level Fill with pistons in retracted position
to check fluid level raise the top and remove rear seat cushion put some rags below the filler plug remove plug fluid level should be level with bottom edge of hole do not operate top with plug removed if fluid is low check system for leaks and add fluid REPLACE plug
Check the fluid level first,most manufactors recomend checking with the vehicle running and on level ground,also is the fluid clean ,and does it have a burnt smell to it. ?
It depends on the type of fluid and level of contamination or heat. if there is no problem with the fluid it should be left alone!
On Bmw's you just have to keep cycling/operating, rechecking fluid level. The pump will quiet down when finished.
Locate the reservoir: Jack the rear of the car so that the filler plug becomes higher than the fluid level: Fill and replace the filler plug:
The fluid level in the trans is very temperature specific. The dealer uses his scan tool to check fluid temperature, compares it to a chart, and then knows how far up the dipstick the fluid level should be.The fluid level in the trans is very temperature specific. The dealer uses his scan tool to check fluid temperature, compares it to a chart, and then knows how far up the dipstick the fluid level should be.
Level with the bottom of the fluid's meniscus
Unscrew oil level fill plug. Fluid should be level with bottom of plug
Unscrew oil level fill plug. Fluid should be level with bottom of plug
Check the fluid at the fill plug on the side of the transmission. It should be right up to the level of the hole. If not, add fluid.
# Check the level of the transmission fluid with the engine idling and the transmission in Park. # The transmission dipstick is marked with a max and min level. # The fluid level should be between these marks. # If it is low, top up the fluid (through the dipstick tube) to the max level (bottles of transmission fluid have an 'anteater' spout to make this easy). # If the fluid is a dark brown or black colour you should organise getting it changed and replaced with fresh fluid; this will greatly extend the life of the transmission. # Fluid in good condition should be ruby red.