How to Inspect Transmission Fluid When it is Hot or Cold
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The transmission fluid is one of the most essential fluid in your car that is responsible for lubricating the various parts of the automatic transmission system without which your car is not going to run properly. However, in due course of time, the transmission fluid starts to deteriorate and this is when you should replace the fluid before it begins to leak. Go through the slide to know the ways that will help you in inspecting the transmission fluid when it is hot or cold.
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How to Inspect Transmission Fluid When it is Hot or Cold
- 1. How to Inspect Transmission Fluid When It is Hot or Cold
- 2. The automatic transmission components require constant lubrication.
- 3. Any kind of fluid leak would cause major problems for the transmission system.
- 4. There will be times when you need to inspect the transmission fluid in your car.
- 5. Here are the ways to inspect transmission fluid when it is hot or cold.
- 6. Inspect fluid level (Cold condition)
- 7. Take out the dipstick after the engine has warmed up.
- 8. Clean the dipstick and then reinsert it to observe the markings.
- 9. There are two marks present in the dipstick that is “hot” or “cold”.
- 10. As the engine is cold, the markings on the dipstick must be around the “cold” range.
- 11. Inspect fluid level ( Hot condition)
- 12. You will have to check the fluid level after a normal driving to get accurate readings.
- 13. If you drive around 10 miles, then this can get you accurate readings.
- 14. You need to repeat the same process once the engine is hot.
- 15. The level of fluid must be somewhere around the “hot” range.
- 16. Add fluid if required
- 17. If the fluid level is below the “cold” range, then you need to add transmission fluid.
- 18. Similarly, if the level is below the “hot” range, then you should top up.
- 19. Make sure you choose the right transmission fluid for your car as per the owner’s manual.
- 20. Use a funnel in the opening when you are adding the transmission fluid to your car.
- 21. Conclusion
- 22. The transmission fluid is very essential for the smooth running of the car.
- 23. Take your car to a certified repair shop to fix any transmission issues.