ophilly:
To check the level of automatic transmission fluid in the gearbox we normally use the dipstick. Some people have advised me to read this dipstick while the engine is running while some others think this should be done when the engine is at rest. Which is the correct way?

Start your engine, pull the gear select lever from P tru R N D to 3 2 1 depending on how your selector us labelled and then back to P. Leave ur engine running while you pull out the auto-tranny fluid dip-stick. Wipe it clean, dip n pull out again and observe the fluid level on the dip-stick.

Cheers.

DECOtech:


Start your engine, pull the gear select lever from P tru R N D to 3 2 1 depending on how your selector us labelled and then back to P. Leave ur engine running while you pull out the auto-tranny fluid dip-stick. Wipe it clean, dip n pull out again and observe the fluid level on the dip-stick.

Cheers.

Before doing the above, drive for about 15-20 minutes to allow engine warm up. Then, follow the above step. Your manual should also give you additional information.

DECOtech:


Start your engine, pull the gear select lever from P tru R N D to 3 2 1 depending on how your selector us labelled and then back to P. Leave ur engine running while you pull out the auto-tranny fluid dip-stick. Wipe it clean, dip n pull out again and observe the fluid level on the dip-stick.

Cheers.

bravolad:

Before doing the above, drive for about 15-20 minutes to allow engine warm up. Then, follow the above step. Your manual should also give you additional information.

The way you check ATF level varies from vehicle to vehicle.

OP, you must state the vehicle you are checking before you have a valid procedure. You don't need to drive the car for it to get to optimal temperature.

Kashif:




The way you check ATF level varies from vehicle to vehicle.

OP, you must state the vehicle you are checking before you have a valid procedure. You don't need to drive the car for it to get to optimal temperature.

2000 Toyota Sienna

Kashif:




The way you check ATF level varies from vehicle to vehicle.

OP, you must state the vehicle you are checking before you have a valid procedure. You don't need to drive the car for it to get to optimal temperature.

true talk
all vehicles aint the same

chuka5000:

true talk
all vehicles aint the same

For 2000 Toyota Sienna?

ophilly:
For 2000 Toyota Sienna?

Is it the same with the later models?

ophilly:
2000 Toyota Sienna

DECOTECH's procedure should work, while making sure the vehicle is standing at zero gradient.

Please what is this topic about!

k

Guage ATF wen engine is running and put the car in a gear...either reverse or forward but don't let d car move to avoid injury to personnel.
It is done dat way so dat u measure the remaining fluid level in d reservoir after the gearbox had taking the quantity it needs for working.
Also check you car manual.
ATF in most cases can last the lifetime of the car....n should only b changed or tampered with if it is leaking or u experience a problem with the gearbox......, in either case, use the one specifically made for ur car. Your gearbox can b damaged immediately if u use the wrong oil. ...

The most dangerous thing I've ever did be as a DIY was the check the oil level on my 740iL.

Def not for the faint of heart.

How about Toyota Avalon

DECOtech:


Start your engine, pull the gear select lever from P tru R N D to 3 2 1 depending on how your selector us labelled and then back to P. Leave ur engine running while you pull out the auto-tranny fluid dip-stick. Wipe it clean, dip n pull out again and observe the fluid level on the dip-stick.

Cheers.

why taking all the step when you can gauge before starting the engine...

Is better you gauge before starting the Engine and also confirm when the Engine is running...

N:B the leave of the fluid is excepted to be higher than that of when the engine is not running

wintersnow:
Please what is this topic about!

if u didn't read the topic or content of this discussion please shut up or stop writing. u are just showing people how - - - - - you are.

at op
please use ur owners manual. although somebody already gave u the correct method.

the owners manual of cars has all these stated clearly in them. u can even be t them online.

Use pressure gauge or dipstick or level displacement

Kashif:


DECOTECH's procedure should work, while making sure the vehicle is standing at zero gradient.

Abeg this grammar is too much ..., while car is at idle position or at park position would have been ok. cheers

Some cars don't have dipstick and fluid is sealed. How do you check those ones

Xblink:
Guage ATF wen engine is running and put the car in a gear...either reverse or forward but don't let d car move to avoid injury to personnel.
It is done dat way so dat u measure the remaining fluid level in d reservoir after the gearbox had taking the quantity it needs for working.
Also check you car manual.
ATF in most cases can last the lifetime of the car....n should only b changed or tampered with if it is leaking or u experience a problem with the gearbox......, in either case, use the one specifically made for ur car. Your gearbox can b damaged immediately if u use the wrong oil. ...

Thanks for the last sentence. I am that careless. I have misplaced the manual of my car but i need to top up the ATF. Fortunately my garage refused to heed to my instructions to top up using what I got, they specifically asked for what the manual prescribed. It's a 2010 mitsubishi pajero but i don't now know where I junked the manual.

Bishop:


Abeg this grammar is too much ..., while car is at idle position or at park position would have been ok. cheers

The grammar no dey stand for any gradient jor, it's on a level ground and we all understood it.

Drive around for sometime and leave the engine running, then gauge.

hardbody:


Thanks for the last sentence. I am that careless. I have misplaced the manual of my car but i need to top up the ATF. Fortunately my garage refused to heed to my instructions to top up using what I got, they specifically asked for what the manual prescribed. It's a 2010 mitsubishi pajero but i don't now know where I junked the manual.

You should be able to download a copy through google.

equity2genesis:


You should be able to download a copy through google.

Thanks . I never gave this a thought.

As earlier mentioned, checking of Transmission Fluid is vehicle specific. On my 2004 Toyota Sienna with 3.3l 3MZ FE engine, you are required to drive the van till the engine reaches its peak (10 - 15 minutes). While parked at a level ground with the engine idling, pull the dipstick to check ATF level. This same procedure applies to 2004 - 2006 Lexus RX330 using the same engine.

Read your owners manual to ensure you have the right procedure.

Bishop:


Abeg this grammar is too much ..., while car is at idle position or at park position would have been ok. cheers

No, it means being parked flat, not inclining in any way.