How to Check the Remaining Transmission Fluid in Buick LaCrosse?
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For the LaCrosse, remove the screw located at the lower third position of the transmission. If transmission fluid flows out from this hole, it indicates that the fluid level is sufficient. Below is more information about transmission fluid: 1. The primary functions of transmission fluid are lubrication and cooling. The fluid transfers heat through the transmission housing and the transmission cooler. Overfilling can increase resistance to gear rotation, reducing the transmission's cooling capability and transmission efficiency. 2. This would require the engine to consume more fuel, thereby decreasing the vehicle's overall fuel economy. Additionally, the energy loss would convert into internal heat within the transmission, leading to a continuous rise in transmission temperature. Ultimately, this could result in premature wear of the transmission bearings and damage to the friction plates.