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Old Mar 30, 2005 | 02:13 PM
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how to check tranny oil

i know it sound stupid but am trying to check tranny oil dont have the manual book,need help finding out how to read it and what color is the suppost to be.
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 02:18 PM
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you auto or 5 speed? You should also check in with the 6th gen forum.
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 02:40 PM
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its for my 4th gen and its a AUTO
Old Mar 30, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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With the motor on, pull the red dipstick and check the level. There's a level for HOT and COLD. The fluid should be somewhere in between hot and cold if the motor is not warm.
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 05:45 PM
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Always check the trans fluid while HOT and IDLING in PARK. There is a dipstick that (for the 4th gen) has a red bulb-like **** on the top on the driver's side of the engine. It has markings for both HOT and COLD but it's supposedly more accurate if you do it when the engine and trans are at operating temperature.

Good luck!
Old Mar 31, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxKlinger
Always check the trans fluid while HOT and IDLING in PARK. There is a dipstick that (for the 4th gen) has a red bulb-like **** on the top on the driver's side of the engine. It has markings for both HOT and COLD but it's supposedly more accurate if you do it when the engine and trans are at operating temperature.

Good luck!
I haven't owned an auto in 7 years, but I used to shift through all the stops, from P through L2, stopping for a few seconds in each position, back to park. Foot on brake pedal of course..........
Old Apr 1, 2005 | 10:39 AM
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Don't forget to park on a level surface too....it may seem obvious to point out, but you never know.

Besides looking a nice bright red it should not smell burnt. Any twinge of brown color or burnt smell and you should change it (flush is easy to do yourself).
Old Apr 1, 2005 | 11:50 AM
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Time to swap some tranny fluids huh?
Old Apr 1, 2005 | 04:26 PM
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i just did a flush liek a month ago its leaking from it.rear valve, does any one kno if i can do this my self? or its a difficult job,if so quote me prices.
Old Apr 1, 2005 | 06:10 PM
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let car run to operating temp. park on level surface. pull out dip stick. wipe, and reinsert and read, should be between add and full. if you did a flush, make sure you change the filter also.
Old Apr 1, 2005 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by cefiro_max99
i just did a flush liek a month ago its leaking from it.rear valve, does any one kno if i can do this my self? or its a difficult job,if so quote me prices.
Rear valve? I'd like to help you out but you gotta speak English...
Old Apr 2, 2005 | 08:21 AM
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[QUOTE=Cefiro_max99]i just did a flush liek a month ago its leaking from it.rear valve, does any one kno if i can do this my self? or its a difficult job,if so quote me prices.[/QUOTE

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Rear valve? I'd like to help you out but you gotta speak English...
I think he means the rear main oil seal. Or the Rear valve cover which would both be oil leaks not tranny fluid.

As for your quote mister.. this isn't a repair shop. So i'll quote $5 million. Free oil change with service.
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