$75 dollars to check transmission fluid

[Msfitoy]

That was where the fluid level was after sitting overnight when I checked the fluid level without starting engine.

So if I read you correctly, you're fluid is at the correct level when hot and this is where it sits when cold...if I'm low, my cold reading should be lower than what you show tomorrow morning...

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[JasonTremor]

So if I read you correctly, you're fluid is at the correct level when hot and this is where it sits when cold...if I'm low, my cold reading should be lower than what you show tomorrow morning...

Yes, my fluid level checked out to be in correct range when hot. Supposed to be between 5 and 6 on dipstick is my understanding and it was on high end of good at 5.

So if you let yours sit overnight on level ground and check the fluid level tomorrow before starting the engine, by my experiment, it could be low on fluid depending on how far it is below the blue line I drew on the dip stick.

 

[seanellaz]

Went to the dealer for an oil change today. Asked about checking the transmission fluid level. I’m not having any problems. Just curious after reading some of the posts here. Said they would be happy to but it would be $75 dollars on top of the oil change price. When I questioned him he said it is because it is sealed, there’s no dipstick, and there is a panel in the way that has to be removed. $75!!!!!! Is it just me or does this seem ridiculous to anyone else?

i passed in the opportunity for them to take more of my money.

How to: https://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/...b_Pickup/transmission_fluid/check_fluid_level

 

[Old Red Replacement]

There is a dipstick and there is not a panel, it's just a pain to get to. And you should check it when hot...wear a glove!

I changed my trans fluid and by our calculations of what we took out (by vacuum pump and replacing the trans filter) the fluid was approximately 1.5 quarts low from the factory.

If you look down from top with flashlight , you can see stupid 19 mm cap covering dipstick.
why not get it off with long extension and socket?

then pull dipstick with long mechanics grabber tool.

I’m doing this when I put my PPE pan on, and adding fluid from top with funnel and tubing.

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