The vehicle must be lifted and level. Technicians remove a fill plug on the side of the transmission; the fluid level should be flush with the bottom of this hole.
Park on a level surface, keep the engine running (in most cases), and pull the dipstick while the fluid is at operating temperature. tranny measuring
Most use a dipstick located in the engine bay. The vehicle must be lifted and level
The fluid should fall between the "Warm" or "Hot" hash marks. Manual Transmissions: These typically lack a dipstick. tranny measuring
Checking transmission fluid is the most frequent "measuring" task for vehicle owners and technicians. Proper levels prevent overheating and gear slippage.