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Automatic-Transmission Information and Maintenance
Transmission Fluid - Levels
Utilize the following auto-transmission information and tips to check your fluid level at home. Transmission fluid levels should always be checked with the engine running at its normal, idle speed (not at faster, warm-up speeds). Also, ensure the engine and transmission are warm and the transmission is set to “Park.” For safety, apply the parking brake before exiting your vehicle.
Next, locate the transmission dipstick; depending on your vehicle’s make, this may be labeled "TRANS" and is usually distinctly colored (do not mistake the engine oil dipstick for the transmission dipstick). If you are uncertain, bring your vehicle to any Kennedy Transmission maintenance center, and we'll show you where the transmission dipstick is located, without charge.
Remove the transmission dipstick, using a clean rag or paper towel to support and wipe the end of the dipstick as you withdraw it. Clean the dipstick and fully reinsert it, making sure it is fully seated (on some vehicles, a latch secures the dipstick within a tube). Remove the dipstick again, and read the auto-transmission fluid level, which should align with the correct area on the dipstick (most vehicles have a "hatched area" to indicate the correct range for fluid levels). Also, check the transmission fluid for unusual odors or suspended particles, both of which can indicate a problem that requires a professional opinion.
• Automatic-Transmission Fluid Checks and Changes
• Automatic-Transmission Fluid Level
• Automatic-Transmission Shift Conditions
• Automatic-Transmission Electronic Controls
• Manual-Transmission Clutch Tips
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