Automatic Transmission Fluid Check?
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Method for checking automatic transmission fluid: Regularly inspect the automatic transmission fluid level to ensure it is normal. The transmission fluid needs to be preheated to approximately 50 degrees Celsius. After shifting the gear lever through each position for 2 seconds and placing it in the parking gear, observe the fluid level. Below are the guidelines for judging the automatic transmission fluid level: 1. Correct level: If the fluid level is between the upper and lower lines, the fluid quantity is correct. 2. Low fluid level: If it is below the lower line, it is necessary to add transmission fluid. 3. High fluid level: If it is above the upper line, it indicates excessive fluid, and some should be drained appropriately.
I've been driving for over ten years and regularly check the automatic transmission fluid. First, warm up the car and park it on level ground with the engine running, parking brake engaged, and gear in P. Locate the transmission dipstick, pull it out, wipe it clean, reinsert it fully, then pull it out again to check the fluid level. The reading is accurate only within the hot range markers on the dipstick, and the level should be between the upper and lower limits. Also, observe the fluid color—bright red indicates good condition, but if it's dark with a burnt smell, it's time for a fluid change. I check it every month since replacing a transmission is far more expensive than changing the fluid. Beginners should refer to the manual, as some cars don’t have a dipstick and require a lift for inspection.
