I had the same question. The Transmission Fluid actually goes in the Power Steering reservoir. Kind of strange, but true. For the type of fluid you want to use, check your bell housing. There should be a sticker on it that says what to use.
Not in the transmission , but the hydraulic clutch on a Ford Ranger uses DOT 3 brake fluid
is the brake fluid
Changing an automatic to a manual transmission involves a lot of work. First, the brake pedal must be changed to a manual brake/clutch installation. Additionally, a separate bell housing, clutch mechanism, shifter and linkage are required.
exactly
Does it have a manual transmission with a hydraulic clutch ?
if your talking about the transmission dipstick...there isn't one on a manual transmission vehicle...you check the clutch master cylinder, it's just like the master cylinder for the brakes, but for the clutch...if it's low you can use DOT 3 brake fluid, or hydraulic clutch fluid
Unless you are talking about a manual transmission, you do the same when you start it normally but you can also use the hand brake the same as the pedal brake. If you using a manual transmission you have to release the clutch just enough to hold the car in place when you take your foot off the brake pedal. This keeps the car from rolling backwards. Then you release the clutch while pressing on the accelerator. It takes practice.
an automatic transmission shifts through the 4 or 5 gears for you as you accelerate. a manual transmission must be shifted by hand using a shifter and a clutch (located next to the left of the brake pad).
The clutch fluid on the manual transmission is actually shared with the brake system. Like each brake caliper, the clutch has its own bleed screw located between the engine and the firewall. Simply follow the same process for bleeding the brakes by purging the fluid starting with the rear brake calipers, then the clutch and lastly the front brake calipers.
Possibly a faulty brake switch (or faulty clutch switch, if you have a manual transmission).
Your right foot works the accelerator and brake pedals; your left foot works the clutch if you're using a manual transmission.
If it's a manual transmission car it's the brake fluid. It uses a hydraulic clutch which uses the brake fluid to lubricate. On my 2003 it's on the right side at the rear of the engine compartment.