Like engine oil, transmission fluid plays a pivotal role in your vehicle's performance. Here's how to check its fluid level ...

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… ...

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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

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.

However, since how automatic transmission works is very different from manual transmission, automatic cars are advised to change ATF at longer intervals — around every 60,000 to 100,000 miles.

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.

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 ...