HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR?

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Mar 9, 2005 | 09:34 AM

GdmLaz

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HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR?

whats the correct way to check automatic transmission fluid

Mar 9, 2005 | 09:40 AM

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Are you supposed to check it when the car is on or while the car is off ??????

Mar 9, 2005 | 09:41 AM

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OFF, but for Toyota it's ON

Mar 9, 2005 | 09:44 AM

GdmLaz

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so you just check it while the car is off or do you have to drive it around and then turn it off i heard this be4 but not sure ????

Mar 9, 2005 | 09:46 AM

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it really don't matter,.. just check it while is off..

Mar 9, 2005 | 09:50 AM

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if i check it while is off it shows nothing if i drive it around and check it it shows full lol

Mar 9, 2005 | 10:32 AM

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check it when its on. NOT when its off. used to have to do this every day where i worked.

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Mar 9, 2005 | 05:31 PM

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Re: HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR? (Slammed92hbonN20)

check with engine off, engine cold, when your car warms up the fluid expands that's y it seems like your tranny is overfilled when it's warm.

Mar 9, 2005 | 05:41 PM

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Re: HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR? (scdarksol)

you check ur tranny fluid when the car is ON!

Mar 9, 2005 | 05:46 PM

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Re: HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR? (Gillard82)

OMG!!!!!!

Check the auto tranny fluid by way of dipstick while the engine is running PERIOD.

No offence but if you dont know the answer to this question you shouldnt be around cars.

Mar 9, 2005 | 05:54 PM

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Re: HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR? (dohcdelsol)

Do it while the car is running .

Mar 9, 2005 | 06:01 PM

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Re: HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR? (Wickedcivic94)

you guys are ALL retarded. Honda AUTOS are DIFFERENT from all other autos.

At operating temperature, turn OFF the car and check trans fluid within a few minutes. Let the fluid settle, obviously for 10-20 seconds after shut off.

Add accordingly

Mar 9, 2005 | 06:02 PM

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Re: HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR? (dohcdelsol)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dohcdelsol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">OMG!!!!!!

Check the auto tranny fluid by way of dipstick while the engine is running PERIOD.

No offence but if you dont know the answer to this question you shouldnt be around cars.

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your WRONG...

Check it when the car is OFF while the engine is still HOT... get the car to normal operating temp, turn the car off, make sure your on level ground and check the fluid level... that is the way to check it... for other brands of cars it will be different.

this is per my repair manual...

Mar 9, 2005 | 06:07 PM

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Re: HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR? (Evs-One)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Evs-One »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">you guys are ALL retarded. Honda AUTOS are DIFFERENT from all other autos.

At operating temperature, turn OFF the car and check trans fluid within a few minutes. Let the fluid settle, obviously for 10-20 seconds after shut off.

Add accordingly</TD></TR></TABLE>

das right

I have an auto honda and I know to confirm as well as the manual states so too

Mar 9, 2005 | 06:09 PM

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Re: HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR? (Cuong-nutz)

I want to quote all those other idiots for spreading MIS INFORMATION around like the black plague!!!!!!!

No wonder the internet has a horrible rep for false info

Mar 9, 2005 | 06:11 PM

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Re: HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR? (dohcdelsol)

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speak for yourself Einstein

Mar 9, 2005 | 06:12 PM

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Re: HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR? (Evs-One)

Holy ****!

I did not know that. Ive always checked cars tranny fluid while running. I assumed that went for all auto trannies.

<--- Learned something new today.

I owned myself

Mar 9, 2005 | 10:29 PM

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Re: HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR? (dohcdelsol)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dohcdelsol »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Holy ****!

I did not know that. Ive always checked cars tranny fluid while running. I assumed that went for all auto trannies.

<--- Learned something new today.

I owned myself

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Honda does EVERYTHING different

Mar 9, 2005 | 11:16 PM

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Re: HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR? (Evs-One)

I'd just call your honda dealer and ask them how. That way you KNOW what is the right way.

Mar 9, 2005 | 11:47 PM

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Re: HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR? (SOHC4life 96)

All cars you check the fluid while the car is running... EXCEPT a Honda. that is the only car that has the be check with the car OFF!

Mar 10, 2005 | 01:37 AM

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****.. didnt know it, i check my old Mitsu, VW, Nissan, Suzuki etcetcetc while engine is off.
I was assuming its the same with Honda..*knocks head*

Mar 10, 2005 | 12:50 PM

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Re: HOW TO CHECK TRANNY FLUID IN AN AUTO CAR? (SOHC4life 96)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHC4life 96 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd just call your honda dealer and ask them how. That way you KNOW what is the right way.

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<--- is Honda certified....my word isn;t good enough?