If your vehicle needs a transmission change, you have two choices: go to a pro or do it yourself. If you choose the latter, here's what you need to know.

Dear Tom and Ray: I have a 1993 Subaru Loyale 4-wheel-drive wagon. The transmission-fluid dipstick has broken off the cap. The stem is down the fill tube beyond where I can reach it with a telescop… ...

Maintaining all aspects of your vehicle is crucial to ensure proper performance and reliability. Changing your ATF is an ...

FYI, if your transmission fluid is low and needs topping off, this is usually done through the same tube that the dipstick fits in. Adding fluid (which is available at auto-parts stores) will ...

The sump in an automatic transmission pan is wide but not very deep, so if the dipstick is off by just a little bit it can make a big difference in fluid level. 1. Your Dipstick Is Wrong ...

An automatic transmission is any transmission that doesn’t require the driver to shift gears. ... and a dipstick for checking the transmission fluid has become rare.

How to change the transmission fluid in a 1987-2001 Jeep Cherokee with an AW4 four-speed automatic transmission. ... the transmission fluid level dipstick will be part of the transmission pan.

If you think your automatic transmission is acting up, you may be able to diagnose the issue yourself. ... You can verify a fluid leak by checking your transmission's dipstick.

When checking your car's transmission fluid level, always get your engine and gearbox oil warm first. They don't need to be hot — don't burn yourself! — but warm enough that the oil's ...

The process for checking transmission fluid on automatic versus manual transmissions is completely different. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

One of these famous or infamous moves, depending on what type of car owner you are, was the deletion of the lowly automatic transmission dipstick. Advertisement 2. Story continues below.