What is the best way to get an accurate check of transmission fluid level.?
Answers:
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION-RUNNING ENGINE IN DRIVE. DIRECTIONS ARE USUALLY PRINTED ON TOP OF GRILL AREA TO BE CERTAIN. CHECK IN HAYDEN MANUAL FROM AUTO PARTS IF NEED BE.
Other answers:
Standard transmission cars don't have (automatic) transmission fluid in them, as an automatic transmission does. The fluid in an automatic transmission is actually what causes the whhels to move. The torque converter in an automatic transmission has "fins" that are (semi-) directly attached to the engine, and thus spin when the engine is going. These fins cause the fluid to spin with them, thus transferring power to the gears in the transmission, which cuases the wheels to go.
In a standard transmission, the gears are connected to the motor when they are engaged, thus the need to use the clutch when not moving. Standard transmissions do contain a lubricant, usually gear oil, which should be checked occasionally, but od not leak as easily as an automatic transmission, and therefore do not require maintenance as often.
To check the fluid levels in a standard tranny is kind of an involved task. It is best to check the service manual for that particular vehicle. Going from experience, most standard trannies have a "pipe plug" on the side of them, which can be unscrewed. When this is unscrewed, you simply insert your smallest finger in the hole, and feel the level of the fluid. If the fluid is even with the bottom of the hole, it is good. If it is lower than that, more needs added. Refer to your service manual to determine the tpe of fluid to add (generally gear oil), and add it in the same hole. When it starts running out the hole.
Standard transmission cars don't have (automatic) transmission fluid in them, as an automatic transmission does. The fluid in an automatic transmission is actually what causes the whhels to move. The torque converter in an automatic transmission has "fins" that are (semi-) directly attached to the engine, and thus spin when the engine is going. These fins cause the fluid to spin with them, thus transferring power to the gears in the transmission, which cuases the wheels to go.
In a standard transmission, the gears are connected to the motor when they are engaged, thus the need to use the clutch when not moving. Standard transmissions do contain a lubricant, usually gear oil, which should be checked occasionally, but od not leak as easily as an automatic transmission, and therefore do not require maintenance as often.
To check the fluid levels in a standard tranny is kind of an involved task. It is best to check the service manual for that particular vehicle. Going from experience, most standard trannies have a "pipe plug" on the side of them, which can be unscrewed. When this is unscrewed, you simply insert your smallest finger in the hole, and feel the level of the fluid. If the fluid is even with the bottom of the hole, it is good. If it is lower than that, more needs added. Refer to your service manual to determine the tpe of fluid to add (generally gear oil), and add it in the same hole. When it starts running out the hole.
Hey there.
Im an apprentice mechanic, 4 months off being fully qualified. Ive always been shown, and have also found myself that the best way to check your transmission fluid level (I assume you have an automatic) is to have your car in netural with the car running at normal operating temp. No point checking when you first start the car,the level shown wont be accurate due to the fact that the oil had not been brought up to normal operating temp or viscocity. Pull the stick out, wipe and re-dip. Also, check the quality of the oil. If it looks a little gross,feels gritty or smells like burnt varnish it is no good. This means that most likely the level is too low, the oil has got too hot and burnt, or you have been giving that transmission a flogging. And we all know chunks mean something more sinister.
Hope this helps. Need anymore info, give me a yell