check transmission fluid with engine running

Check transmission fluid with engine running install#

If no fluid drains from the plug, keep adding fluid in 1/2-pint increments until the fluid starts to drain from the plug. When the fluid comes out as a thin stream or drip, the fluid is at the correct level. Using the special tools, fill the transmission with clean automatic transmission fluid.Using special tool 303-D104 (an oil extractor), extract approximately one pint of clean automatic transmission fluid from a suitable container.

Check transmission fluid with engine running install#

Install special tool 307-437 into the pan.

If no fluid comes out of the hole, fluid will need to be added.

When the fluid comes out as a thin stream or a drip, the fluid is at the correct level. With the transmission range selector lever in the park position, hold the larger drain plug with a wrench and remove the small, center plug using a 3/16-inch Allen wrench.Place a suitable drain pan under the vehicle to catch all of the transmission fluid that is about to come out of the transmission drain plug.Properly support the vehicle on jack stands to be sure it doesn't end up on the ground or on you. A running vehicle in the air can turn into a nightmare if you aren't working with safety in mind. Don't forget to do this in a safe and calm manner. Raise and support the vehicle with the engine running.

Place the range selector lever in the 'park' position.Move the range selector lever slowly through each gear, stopping in each position and allowing the transmission to engage.Run the engine until the transmission fluid temperature is between 80 degrees F to 120 degrees F.