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Automatic Transmission Service (continued)
(always wear protective safety goggles and gloves before work begins)
Step 13 of 14. Remove Transmission Fluid Level Check
Locate and remove the transmission fluid level checker, in most cars and
trucks this is where the fluid is checked and added.
Step 14 of 14. Refilling Transmission
Insert fluid funnel and add transmission fluid until the proper amount of fluid
level is reached. Let engine warm and recheck fluid level, add fluid as needed.
Do not over fill the transmission, it could foam the fluid and cause low fluid
pressure causing premature transmission failure. recheck transmission for leaks
and recheck fluid level in a couple of days.
Transmission Service Kit
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Purchase
Transmission Service Kit - Most transmission fluid
service kit included the filter, pan gasket and filter seal or gasket. |
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Purchase
Transmission Fluid - Before you purchase transmission
fluid check the manufacturer recommendation for the proper fluid type. |
Common Problems
1. premature transmission failure do to lack of maintenance, low fluid, dirty
filter.
2. manual transmission: premature clutch failure do to abusive driving habits.
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