Since the dipstick’s lateral movement is confined by the tube, the end of the stick is just going to sit there on the bottom of the transmission pan, where it won’t bother anything.

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Locate your transmission fluid dipstick: The first thing one needs to do is identify the automatic transmission fluid dipstick.

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How to check transmission fluid Method 1: Using the Dipstick If your older vehicle has a transmission dipstick/fill-tube, checking it regularly is a good idea.