That depends on the manufacturer's recommendation. Most are checked when warmed up.
That depends on the manufacturer's recommendation. Most are checked when warmed up.
You check the transmission fluid when its hot
Check level of transmission fluid Change transmission fluid and filter
Check or change transmission fluid and filter
Check the fluid level for transmission fluid. Check it at operating temp in PARK to get an accurate reading.
If your car running less then 10 minutes then it's considered a car with cold transmission fluid (fluid should be in the region of cold level marks, but not lower), if more then 10 minutes then it's hot (fluid should be in the region of hot level marks, but not higher). When you check transmission fluid level your car should be running.
Transmission fluid will show full when it is cold, but low when it is hot if it is low on fluid. Transmission fluid has to be checked when the car is warm.
It will tell you on the stick, either "check hot" or "check cold", running or not.
Check and/or change transmission fluid and filter
Transmission fluid is low. Check the level of this fluid ONLY with the engine running and at normal operating temperature. To check it otherwise WILL give a false reading. You cannot check the transmission fluid level on a cold and idle engine.
Check engine oil when you have just finished driving. Check Transmission fluid when the car is running and the transmission in in N (manual) or P (automatic).
Check the viscosity of your transmission fluid, then ask what's appropriate weight for transmission fluid in your area.
The transmission may not be building up pressure until the fluid warms up. Check the fluid level to make sure that its full, then check the transmission filter as it could be stopped up.