One other trick for some vehicles. Check to see if some earlier model years of the vehicle had a dipstick. For example, my son's 07 Liberty has the stupid cap like the video. Earlier model years (same engine/transmission) had a dipstick so I grabbed a dipstick for $2 from a u-pull junkyard. Verified the markings on it with one of the charts mentioned in the video and found it was an exact match. It's too long to leave in the tube but works great so i just keep it in my garage. I find it easier to use/read than the Dorman universal style one. Just be glad if it still has a tube, I'd like to smack the ZF 6HP26 and Ford 6R80 engineers.
this hack works great for me. i have a small leak in a cooler line crimp. i fixed it 99% with hose clamps. now i can easily accurately maintain trans oil level without over filling it.
I knew if I kept searching on here, I'd find exactly what I was looking for. There had to be a Cheat Sheet. And walaaa. Here you were. Thank you so much. Lady friendly. 🌹
Except the transmission dipstick is about 4 feet long for the Patriot CVT transmission. The oil check dipstick isn't going to cut it. I have a 2012 Patriot also.
Good idea, but dipsticks don’t normally bottom out. How do you know that the length of the oil dipstick is the same as that of the transmission dipstick? I would think that when you know the oil level is correct (such as when the car is new or after a recent dealer service) you would want to check the hot level when it’s hot and the cold level when it’s cold to see if your tentative marks are correct.
But I feel the length of the after market dip stick will also affect the readings level right? Anyway, I think this is a great trick to get the first OEM trans level when vehicle is at operating temp. So I can use that as the perfect level for future references.
how do you know if that dip stick is the correct length? Edit, I check the oil and trans dip sticks of my 3 vehicle and they are all different lengths(oil vs trans dip stick by at least 2"). A 2008 highlander v6, 2011 Rogue and 2014 CRV. Based on that this video advise is very poor information that can cause major issue to your trans. As the level will not be at the oem fuild level if you use a oil dip as your trans dip. Make sure you know the oem dip stick length before using it for your vehicle.
When you buy that $60 dipstick I only paid $30 but it gives the lengths that you are to slide into the tube so that you are at the right length. So I think you're leaving some information out.
Does the OEM tool touch the bottom of the housing? If so, this method sounds like it would be accurate. Sounds very important to get the temp right in low tolerance transmissions.
Hi, I can see this method working with some cars where one can simply remove an overhead plug for the trans fluid, but not on Toyotas that have a plug on the side of the trans case.
The fluid level from the end of the dipstick or the fluid level from the bottom of the reservoir? Because not all dipsticks are the same length so are you saying this works only if your dipstick can make it all the way to the bottom and that this chart is showing from the bottom of the reservoir?
I have a 2018 Volvo XC60, which doesn’t have a transmission dipstick NOR an engine oil dipstick. Do you have a solution for measuring the engine oil? There’s a drawing that I can pull up on the center dashboard screen that will show an electronic measure. However, I would prefer a real dipstick so that I can also see if the oil is dirty or not.
Hey there Team Budget Mechanic, and other readers..... for my 2013 Mazda cx9 has a "venting button thing a majig:" which sits loosely on end of atf tube that doesn't unscrew. Still safe to pop it off? Cuz it prob won't go back on and stay after using your method to check level.
This is very helpful cus i have a 2012 chrysler 200 convertible and was wondering how do i check the transmission fluid. I just learned something new 😂😂😂
This video is great for a perfect world of car manufactures. I have 3 Nissans and Corvette that this does not apply to because the engine oil dipstick is too short and doesn't reach the fluid level in the transmission. You need a specific length and depth from the top of the dipstick in order for this to be a safe method. I personally would not use this method of checking the fluid. After 40 years of automotive design, I've seen a lot of ideas proposed and some you just should not try. This is one of them.
Hello, at first thank you for this video. But i have a question because i am a little bit confused. i looked for this fluid fill level chart. I have dodge caliber 2008. Like you told i understand the min and max level depending of the temperature. But this millimeters are for a special after market dipstick. how do you know that the millimeters of the dipstick for the motor oil are corresponding with this chart? Because is depends of the length of the dipstick . Thank you very much.
I have a 2018 all-wheel drive Tucson. My check engine light didn't even come on until I was a quart low. So I had no idea. I have literally been searching for my dipstick for the transmission since 2018. I had a hole in my front seal. I was on a 600 mile trip away from home. I took it to the shop. I want to pick it up... A lady with the white shirt and sculpted red nails... Told me not to worry about the leak.. it was a pinhole.. I asked the lady with the white shirt and sculpted nails where is the hole.. she said she had no idea. She also told me that they filled the transmission and it would be good for at least 5,000 miles. If she doesn't know where the hole is and how in the hell could she tell me that what the shop did actually will hold for 5,000 miles??? She told me to keep driving it and I will be fine. I asked her.. when I'm driving between South Carolina and Pennsylvania and break down in the middle of the night where is the dealership that I can take this too so I can get my transmission checked. I have no way to monitor this leak on my own. I did not take her advice because she said it would cost thousands in repair. I strongly did not believe this woman. I put my friend on an airplane sent her home. I then stayed where I was and drove the car hard like I would be out on the highway. The fix only lasted 80 miles... It's criminal that they do this to people. We want our dipsticks back
Don’t forget to mention to be sure to thoroughly wipe the trans fluid from the engine oil dipstick before attempting to reinstall the engine oil dipstick back into the oil dipstick hole and vice versa. You don’t want to cross contaminate these fluids
Or otherwise directly after you've done a transmission oil change, stick in your dipstick mark the level of oil and that should be full, obviosly as he said while idling, and then check your oil level again at operating temp and mark where the oil level is, that should give you quite an accurate idea of transmission fluid when cold and when hot. When the level goes below your marks add some fluid.
Ok so that was excellent information however does one check for the cold reading mark when the vehicle is dead cold, like not running & in park overnite? And on the flip-side does the hot reading mark to be taken when the vehicle has been driven for a period of time & the engine is at operating temperature? Only thing I'm a bit fuzzy on. Everything else was spot on. Thanx...
Cold mark is for when vehicle hasn’t been running for a long time (3-4hrs?) and hot mark is after reaching operating temp (temp needle has stopped rising)
NON USER.. serviceable exactly.. thanks.. I saw another one the Dodge Charger.. I saw it on another channel. makes says.. WOW. that is a cool use the OIL dipstick makes sense.. ..
I really like that! First machine that actually explains everything. Can you email me a link to your website, so I can check there before I TH-cam anywhere else? Thanks!
Great idea but a couple of issues. Toyotas don’t have a cap that closes off the old tube. It truly does not have any access to the transmissions other than the fill tube. Also, I’d forget about the graphs and what have you. I would do the normal procedure to make sure that the transmission fluid is at the proper level. Then I would score your oil dipstick when the car is cold and not started. And I would score another time after the car is operating temperature. Those two marks should get you what you need to check the fluid levels without getting too involved in charts and measurements on tape measure. What issues do you see with that approach?
Do the Camrys have such a convenient plastic plug at the tranny as well.The info I also looking for is where is the place I can drill into the trans to install a tube and a dip stick?
Mostly newer vehicles the oil sticks are shorter than the transmission so it can’t be used for that so you better get one longer and keep it in your trunk
Brilliant. Not a mechanic, but thought the oil dipstick could double up as a tranny CVT dipstick! Did not know if the dipstick would be long enough. For marking levels on the dipstick, I would use thin strips of duct tape... Just what I was looking for. Thanks a bunch. Subscribed.
My Merc doesn't have an engine oil dipstick, and it is REALLY annoying, it would waite just until i'm on the freeway then the oil light will come on telling me to add 1 pint of engine oil, now I allways have a 1lt bottle of engine oil in the trunk incase, because buying i pint of oil at a filling station cost tripple the price. I have made myself a make shift dipstick, so I can check levels.
Nice a little off topic I'm throwing a dual clutch code on my 2015' jeep Grand Cherokee Overland any help in ideas of cause solution cost etc. Sincerely,novice
Hello i have a 2011 Toyota Avalon and its my understanding that i have no "plug" to access the tranny from up in the engine compartment. Is there in fact access without going under the car. Please any info would be helpful, and also your video is very interesting Thx
My car has the correct dipstick, but I can't reach the top of the filler pipe to add fluid because of obstacles in the engine bay impeding filler spout.. I may have to somehow fit an extension tube or pipe on to the filler container, it would have to be pliable to get around obstructions. Can anyone assist with alternative advice.
Please Show review ZF 8H ATF Transmission Service Procedure for RWD 2019 Grand Cherokee Limited RWD 3.6L V6 Gas Engine with 8-Speed- ZF 8HP ATF Transmission
Are you sure on all cars it's safe to stick a metal rod into a running system, could there be moving parts it will hit/damage? And be sure to whip oil off the dip-stick real well, mixing any oil into trany could be real bad.
I’m putting my 68 mustang back on the road as a daily driver because forget buying a newer car at ridiculous prices then you can’t even work on anything anymore even simple stuff, I figure I will sell my car now and that will give me a vacation and more then enough money to do whatever upgrades I need for the mustang witch isn’t much. Kiss
My brothers it is truly sad when car manufacturers do everything they can to keep you from maintaining your own car the internet has helped countless people including myself when it comes to vehicle maint. And here comes the enemy will put everything together will turn the engine another way so three spark plugs will be on one side and you have to take off 300 pieces to get to the other three. Will make a transmission and make sure there's no dipstick or no way for them to check the fluid level without them taking it to a mechanic will they'll have to jack it up and stick their finger in a hole from now on if I go to buy a car and there's no dipstick and I can't get to those plugs without doing a whole 3 hours of work I'm not buying it and I would do everything I can to let everybody know the complications it has been doing your own maintenance work with these particular vehicles I know if you guys that are rich I know it doesn't bother you cuz you just roll your car up into the dealership whenever you get ready but everybody likes to save a buck so I apologize for the long comment but I just couldn't let it go
Todo está bien solo que los videos son en inglés y aquí en México tenemos ese molesto problema que tenemos que comprar la balloneta para medir el aceite de la transmisión del craisler y muy pocos sabemos inglés traduselo al español por favor
I know everyone thinks this is a great idea and I did too the only difference is the oil dipstick in the transmission oil dipstick are entirely different length transmission oil dipsticks are longer it would be good if both of them will be the same size I get him making a mark academy the information on the cold and hot temperature is something you're gambling with do you have to take into account for the viscosity of the oil is just about need a lab test kit for that one
@@shroory1990 it was a clogged catalytic converter that caused all the strange things going on with my car which I didn't think I had a bad catalytic because I just had the dealer ship put a new one on my car a year and a half ago but I guess they didn't put a brand new one because it was clogged
It should be a crime for car manufacturers to make so difficult and have to purchase a tool to check it.
Where’d the fun in that be?
@@BudgetMechanicHawaii it's taking the fun out of it, obviously I want to be overcharged for something I could do in 5 mins
I totally agree they do it so we have to take it back to them to have it serviced!
How can Chrysler be so cheap as to not include a transmission dipstick, and just a cheap plastic plug? 😳
I think US governement should have a law about maintenacebility , design such only dealer can do with special equipment is monopoly
One other trick for some vehicles. Check to see if some earlier model years of the vehicle had a dipstick. For example, my son's 07 Liberty has the stupid cap like the video. Earlier model years (same engine/transmission) had a dipstick so I grabbed a dipstick for $2 from a u-pull junkyard. Verified the markings on it with one of the charts mentioned in the video and found it was an exact match. It's too long to leave in the tube but works great so i just keep it in my garage. I find it easier to use/read than the Dorman universal style one. Just be glad if it still has a tube, I'd like to smack the ZF 6HP26 and Ford 6R80 engineers.
this hack works great for me. i have a small leak in a cooler line crimp. i fixed it 99% with hose clamps. now i can easily accurately maintain trans oil level without over filling it.
I knew if I kept searching on here, I'd find exactly what I was looking for. There had to be a Cheat Sheet. And walaaa. Here you were. Thank you so much. Lady friendly. 🌹
Glad you found the video🤙🏽
Wala? 🙄
I have a jeep patriot 2012 and it's 60 bucks for the dip stick to order!!! Thank you for this video!
$12.82 Amazon prime will be delivered in two days. U s a.
Except the transmission dipstick is about 4 feet long for the Patriot CVT transmission. The oil check dipstick isn't going to cut it. I have a 2012 Patriot also.
Good idea, but dipsticks don’t normally bottom out. How do you know that the length of the oil dipstick is the same as that of the transmission dipstick? I would think that when you know the oil level is correct (such as when the car is new or after a recent dealer service) you would want to check the hot level when it’s hot and the cold level when it’s cold to see if your tentative marks are correct.
Hi, thanks for this video, do I actually touch the bottom of the pan with the tip of of the stick ?
But I feel the length of the after market dip stick will also affect the readings level right?
Anyway, I think this is a great trick to get the first OEM trans level when vehicle is at operating temp. So I can use that as the perfect level for future references.
Wow, this ingenious! Fortunately, I don't have any "modern" cars, mine all have those pesky transmission dip sticks :-)
I have a modern one and an old one, luckily they both have them!
@@KekeeBlacklucky you, both of you... Least it is a quick and easy way to make it work..
how do you know if that dip stick is the correct length?
Edit, I check the oil and trans dip sticks of my 3 vehicle and they are all different lengths(oil vs trans dip stick by at least 2"). A 2008 highlander v6, 2011 Rogue and 2014 CRV. Based on that this video advise is very poor information that can cause major issue to your trans. As the level will not be at the oem fuild level if you use a oil dip as your trans dip. Make sure you know the oem dip stick length before using it for your vehicle.
When you buy that $60 dipstick I only paid $30 but it gives the lengths that you are to slide into the tube so that you are at the right length. So I think you're leaving some information out.
Does the OEM tool touch the bottom of the housing? If so, this method sounds like it would be accurate. Sounds very important to get the temp right in low tolerance transmissions.
It shouldn't matter how long your dip stick is, as long as it goes all the way to the bottom.
Hi, I can see this method working with some cars where one can simply remove an overhead plug for the trans fluid, but not on Toyotas that have a plug on the side of the trans case.
Every toyota I've seen has a transmission dipstick though
I saw a video a fella made a custom little dipstick
Camry 2010 I owned doesn't have ATF dipstick. There's a dipstick for engine oil, not for transmission fluid (atf fluid).@@Bobby-cm7vu
The fluid level from the end of the dipstick or the fluid level from the bottom of the reservoir? Because not all dipsticks are the same length so are you saying this works only if your dipstick can make it all the way to the bottom and that this chart is showing from the bottom of the reservoir?
Yes, it's from the "stop" in the transmission pan..
Great straightforward info. Thanks, man.
I have a 2018 Volvo XC60, which doesn’t have a transmission dipstick NOR an engine oil dipstick.
Do you have a solution for measuring the engine oil?
There’s a drawing that I can pull up on the center dashboard screen that will show an electronic measure. However, I would prefer a real dipstick so that I can also see if the oil is dirty or not.
Thank you. 👍 How do you fill without over filling? Any tips? Thanks in advance
I’m definitely going to do this going forward, great video
Hey there Team Budget Mechanic, and other readers..... for my 2013 Mazda cx9 has a "venting button thing a majig:" which sits loosely on end of atf tube that doesn't unscrew. Still safe to pop it off? Cuz it prob won't go back on and stay after using your method to check level.
I just bought the aftermarket dipstick yesterday. This video could've saved me 30 bucks...oh well. It was still helpful.
Nice!
My 2017 Nissan Rouge if u put oil dipstick it won't reach to bottom of pan no reading on dipstick won't work
This is very helpful cus i have a 2012 chrysler 200 convertible and was wondering how do i check the transmission fluid. I just learned something new 😂😂😂
Here too, for 2013 Volkswagen Passat se
I love you!❤ Thanks so much! Even though i dont have that van, i am going to use this technique with all my vehicles ❤❤❤. Thank you!
This video is great for a perfect world of car manufactures. I have 3 Nissans and Corvette that this does not apply to because the engine oil dipstick is too short and doesn't reach the fluid level in the transmission. You need a specific length and depth from the top of the dipstick in order for this to be a safe method. I personally would not use this method of checking the fluid. After 40 years of automotive design, I've seen a lot of ideas proposed and some you just should not try. This is one of them.
Hello, at first thank you for this video. But i have a question because i am a little bit confused. i looked for this fluid fill level chart. I have dodge caliber 2008. Like you told i understand the min and max level depending of the temperature. But this millimeters are for a special after market dipstick. how do you know that the millimeters of the dipstick for the motor oil are corresponding with this chart? Because is depends of the length of the dipstick . Thank you very much.
I have a 2018 all-wheel drive Tucson. My check engine light didn't even come on until I was a quart low. So I had no idea. I have literally been searching for my dipstick for the transmission since 2018. I had a hole in my front seal. I was on a 600 mile trip away from home. I took it to the shop. I want to pick it up... A lady with the white shirt and sculpted red nails... Told me not to worry about the leak.. it was a pinhole.. I asked the lady with the white shirt and sculpted nails where is the hole.. she said she had no idea. She also told me that they filled the transmission and it would be good for at least 5,000 miles. If she doesn't know where the hole is and how in the hell could she tell me that what the shop did actually will hold for 5,000 miles??? She told me to keep driving it and I will be fine. I asked her.. when I'm driving between South Carolina and Pennsylvania and break down in the middle of the night where is the dealership that I can take this too so I can get my transmission checked. I have no way to monitor this leak on my own. I did not take her advice because she said it would cost thousands in repair. I strongly did not believe this woman. I put my friend on an airplane sent her home. I then stayed where I was and drove the car hard like I would be out on the highway. The fix only lasted 80 miles... It's criminal that they do this to people. We want our dipsticks back
Don’t forget to mention to be sure to thoroughly wipe the trans fluid from the engine oil dipstick before attempting to reinstall the engine oil dipstick back into the oil dipstick hole and vice versa. You don’t want to cross contaminate these fluids
Or otherwise directly after you've done a transmission oil change, stick in your dipstick mark the level of oil and that should be full, obviosly as he said while idling, and then check your oil level again at operating temp and mark where the oil level is, that should give you quite an accurate idea of transmission fluid when cold and when hot. When the level goes below your marks add some fluid.
Ok so that was excellent information however does one check for the cold reading mark when the vehicle is dead cold, like not running & in park overnite? And on the flip-side does the hot reading mark to be taken when the vehicle has been driven for a period of time & the engine is at operating temperature? Only thing I'm a bit fuzzy on. Everything else was spot on. Thanx...
Cold mark is for when vehicle hasn’t been running for a long time (3-4hrs?) and hot mark is after reaching operating temp (temp needle has stopped rising)
NON USER.. serviceable exactly.. thanks.. I saw another one the Dodge Charger.. I saw it on another channel. makes says.. WOW. that is a cool use the OIL dipstick makes sense.. ..
Right on
Hi! Can you please share the link to the Dodge Charger video?
Thank you in advance!
Very useful information, thank you!
I really like that! First machine that actually explains everything. Can you email me a link to your website, so I can check there before I TH-cam anywhere else? Thanks!
Good stuff here. Easy, succinct and no problemo. Thank you.
Great idea but a couple of issues. Toyotas don’t have a cap that closes off the old tube. It truly does not have any access to the transmissions other than the fill tube. Also, I’d forget about the graphs and what have you. I would do the normal procedure to make sure that the transmission fluid is at the proper level. Then I would score your oil dipstick when the car is cold and not started. And I would score another time after the car is operating temperature. Those two marks should get you what you need to check the fluid levels without getting too involved in charts and measurements on tape measure. What issues do you see with that approach?
Great video! Start to finish!
GREAT INFO SORRY TO BOTHER BUT WOULD YOU KNOW WHERE TH TRANSMISSION FLUID CHECK PORT WOULD BE ON A 2007 AUDI Q7 V6
Do the Camrys have such a convenient plastic plug at the tranny as well.The info I also looking for is where is the place I can drill into the trans to install a tube and a dip stick?
Mostly newer vehicles the oil sticks are shorter than the transmission so it can’t be used for that so you better get one longer and keep it in your trunk
What is the operating temperature to use on the chart (no temp gauge in my3.6-L 2014 Dodge grand caravan)? I'm assuming about 180 degrees. thanks.
Very Smart Man 👍
Thanks 🤙🏽
Great idea. Those dealerships are so darned greedy
They know what they’re doing!
Great tip Thanks !
Very nice...where is the tube on a 2014 outback with 2.5L engine?
I'll see of that will work on our 05 cadillac srx, Thanks.
I'm sure going to try this. Very helpful
where can i get the Nissan versa level fliud , temp chart at … like what website
2019 versa. Your advice, I'd appreciate
need help!, I have a jeep renegade trailhawk 2017, what is the high and low temperature?
Brilliant. Not a mechanic, but thought the oil dipstick could double up as a tranny CVT dipstick! Did not know if the dipstick would be long enough. For marking levels on the dipstick, I would use thin strips of duct tape... Just what I was looking for. Thanks a bunch. Subscribed.
Awesome!
the duct tape will likely fall off into the oil pan once oil/trans fluid touches it.
How do you know the oil dipstick is the right length for trans. fluid. Seems like need the measurement from top of dipstick tube.
My Merc doesn't have an engine oil dipstick, and it is REALLY annoying, it would waite just until i'm on the freeway then the oil light will come on telling me to add 1 pint of engine oil, now I allways have a 1lt bottle of engine oil in the trunk incase, because buying i pint of oil at a filling station cost tripple the price. I have made myself a make shift dipstick, so I can check levels.
Nice a little off topic I'm throwing a dual clutch code on my 2015' jeep Grand Cherokee Overland any help in ideas of cause solution cost etc. Sincerely,novice
Will this work also for a 2010 dodge journey 2.7L Flexfuel automatic
Great video. Thanks for the information.
Hello i have a 2011 Toyota Avalon and its my understanding that i have no "plug" to access the tranny from up in the engine compartment.
Is there in fact access without going under the car. Please any info would be helpful, and also your video is very interesting
Thx
I’m afraid I’m not familiar with that specific transmission. Try google around for that model and year
Good job brother
Thanks
If checking WHEN the fluid is HOT... be careful as the metal parts & hoses are VERY HOT !
How do you determine the right way dipstick when you dip it in there
My car has the correct dipstick, but I can't reach the top of the filler pipe to add fluid because of obstacles in the engine bay impeding filler spout.. I may have to somehow fit an extension tube or pipe on to the filler container, it would have to be pliable to get around obstructions. Can anyone assist with alternative advice.
Does an AT dipstick bottom out hitting something? I know that my oil dipstick doesn't.
Please Show review ZF 8H ATF Transmission Service Procedure for RWD 2019 Grand Cherokee Limited RWD 3.6L V6 Gas Engine with 8-Speed- ZF 8HP ATF Transmission
Very helpful. Thanks!
Glad it was helpful!
Great video.
Great advice!
That's a great trick!!!!
2007 XL7 Suzuki where to put in transmission fluid I need to know where do I put it at
What if I used the oil level gauge to check transmission and it was no fluid was on the dip stick?
Just put the freekin dipsticks in our cars, it always causes transmission issues ALWAYS. Stop being dumb mechanical engineers.
Haha. If only mechanical engineers ran car companies…
Are you sure on all cars it's safe to stick a metal rod into a running system, could there be moving parts it will hit/damage?
And be sure to whip oil off the dip-stick real well, mixing any oil into trany could be real bad.
If there’s a dipstick tube you’re all good. They have a stop built into the tube. If there’s no stick tube, don’t put a stick in it
Are you new to cars 🤦🤦
Does this work on a 6T45 transmission ?
Thank you very much Brother 👍👍👍👏👏👏
I’m putting my 68 mustang back on the road as a daily driver because forget buying a newer car at ridiculous prices then you can’t even work on anything anymore even simple stuff, I figure I will sell my car now and that will give me a vacation and more then enough money to do whatever upgrades I need for the mustang witch isn’t much. Kiss
I have 2013 dodge grand caravan that does not have a dipstick tube tell me how to check it and where is it
This presupposes that the oil dipstick is the same length as the trans dipstick. Have you verified this?
Exactly
Aggreed, 3 of my vehicle all have different lengths dip sticks between the oil and trans for each car. They differ by at least 2" longer or shorter.
Cool idea thanks!
Yes thanks for this video helpful 💪🏿
Happy to help
Thanks!
You bet! And thank you!
Good info! Thanks!
Welcome!
Genius! ❤
Hope it’s helpful!
I have a problem with my 2014 Ford fusion. Nobody will answer a question without charging you a 100 dollars.
U gotta take it to the shop they gotta go down bottom
That’ll be $100 thank you
I'm sorry I bought a Explorer
Thanks man.
my rear came off quite easily & has seen many ohio valley winters..I'd much rather be able to visually inspect the inside
Hi👋i have a 2009 dodge charger where is my transmission i have a 3.5 motor I don't have a dip stick and where do the transmission oil goes THANK YOU 😊
You’ll have to consult google or a manual, I’m not familiar with that one off hand
In my saturn's transmission you cant stick the dipstick in. There is something blocking the way.
How do you know that the oil dipstick will reach to the bottom of your transmission?
It doesn’t go to the bottom, it contacts a little stopper in the check tube.
Thanks
Awesome!!!
Man thank you 😊 fr
I wish I knew that before I just spent about $30 on a dipstick😑
Thank you very much ❤
You're welcome 😊
My brothers it is truly sad when car manufacturers do everything they can to keep you from maintaining your own car the internet has helped countless people including myself when it comes to vehicle maint. And here comes the enemy will put everything together will turn the engine another way so three spark plugs will be on one side and you have to take off 300 pieces to get to the other three. Will make a transmission and make sure there's no dipstick or no way for them to check the fluid level without them taking it to a mechanic will they'll have to jack it up and stick their finger in a hole from now on if I go to buy a car and there's no dipstick and I can't get to those plugs without doing a whole 3 hours of work I'm not buying it and I would do everything I can to let everybody know the complications it has been doing your own maintenance work with these particular vehicles I know if you guys that are rich I know it doesn't bother you cuz you just roll your car up into the dealership whenever you get ready but everybody likes to save a buck so I apologize for the long comment but I just couldn't let it go
Todo está bien solo que los videos son en inglés y aquí en México tenemos ese molesto problema que tenemos que comprar la balloneta para medir el aceite de la transmisión del craisler y muy pocos sabemos inglés traduselo al español por favor
thank you i will do that
I know everyone thinks this is a great idea and I did too the only difference is the oil dipstick in the transmission oil dipstick are entirely different length transmission oil dipsticks are longer it would be good if both of them will be the same size I get him making a mark academy the information on the cold and hot temperature is something you're gambling with do you have to take into account for the viscosity of the oil is just about need a lab test kit for that one
Cool ty
I have a 2013 Toyota Rav 4 with no dip stick, my car will not go into Reverse? Help please.
You’ll need to look up the transmission fluid check procedure for your specific car. If it’s “not serviceable”, you’ll have to take it in to someone
I cant find the chart for dodge ram 2001 5.2 1500 please help
You have a dipstick tube?
Good info, but its for mechanics who understand the system.
If the transmission isn't leaking fluid why do you need to check the level?
Mine got low after 10 years and had no leaks. Others can make it 300,000 without changing it and no problems. Every vehicle is different.
You have to check color of the fluid
Tranny slipping when vehicle is at an angle. Should be a 5-min check; can take much longer on modern vehicles.
Gold !!!!
What would cause oil on my spark plugs
Could be a leaky seal for the spark plug tube under the valve cover.
Almost certainly is the spark plug tube seals (often built into the valve cover gasket).
Head gas kit. Metal plate between head and celyn
@@shroory1990 it was a clogged catalytic converter that caused all the strange things going on with my car which I didn't think I had a bad catalytic because I just had the dealer ship put a new one on my car a year and a half ago but I guess they didn't put a brand new one because it was clogged
I was thinking what the hell is this?where did it come from,so thanks,my car is a 99 crown Victoria, you know anyone I want to trade it for a truck