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If it's a manual trans, you check it from underneath the vehicle. There should be a plug on the transmission towards the top.
Check your fluid level, the synchro's are not working, and it may be because theres no lube.
The owners manual shows Motorcraft Full Synthetic Manual Transmission Fluid for the 5 speed manual transaxle
The manual transmission uses Mercon. i have 1998 s10 with 5 speed trans i was told to use syncromesh trans fluid
Manual transmissions have lubricant that is only changed when the transmission is serviced. It is not necessary to check it regularly, and there is no provision for doing so.
There is no dipstick on a manual trans. there should be a drain plug and a fill plug on the side of the trans. To check the level you take out the fill plug and the fluid should come to the bottom of the hole.
pull the check plug it will either be gear lube or auto trans fluid
It is a special manual trans fluid for the NV 4500 transmission that is available at both Dodge and GM dealers.
ATF+4 auto trans fluid.
The a833 4 speed trans. Holds 9 pints, lucas 80 90 gear oil is a good choice
It is important to check and maintain the fluid levels of a vehicle. A person can check the manual transmission fluid of a 1997 Kia Sephia by looking under the hood and checking the dipstick with the cap labeled ATF or Trans Fluid.
80-90w. either 2 1/2 quarts to three depending if trans is is a-230, a-250, or a-390