How to check transmission fluids?

Appropriate and frequent checking of transmission fluids Prevents expensive repairs. Almost every vehicle owner knows that if they want to keep their ride roadworthy, they need to stay up-to-date about the maintenance routine such as oil changes and tire replacement. It is also important to keep an eye on the automatic transmission of fluids if you want gears to work smoothly. 

Checking the transmission fluid 

Appreciatively, examination of transmission’s health is neither as difficult, as time-consuming, nor as costly as a person thinks. Here’s how:

Examining the Fluid

A car engine depends on oil to lubricate and cool its internals, similarly, automatic transmissions depend on specially designed transmission fluid for the same purpose. Every kind of transmissions such as dual-clutch automatics or uninterruptedly variable automatic transmissions uses a very particular type of transmission fluid. There is no need to go to a mechanic to gain insight into the condition of the vehicle’s transmission. It is possible to do a simple visual check Just look at the level and condition of transmission fluid.

Locate the Dipstick

First of all, locate the transmission dipstick. It can be found under the hood in the compartment of the engine. The transmission dipstick is usually present further back in the engine bay, near the firewall. If the vehicle has a sealed transmission, just slam the hood shut and drive. 

Monitor the Level

After finding the dipstick Pull it out, wipe it clean and replace it slowly to pull it back out once more. Now Check the fluid level on it. Carefully observe how high the fluid comes up on the dipstick against the “full” and “low” or “fill” marks.

Check Fluid Condition

Tap the dipstick on any white surface to analyze the color of the fluid. The condition of transmission fluid is usually indicated by its color. 

• Healthy fluid must have a reddish-pink color however if it needs replacement its color will turn brownish-red. 
• If the color is dark brown or black with a burnt smell, then it is a piece of bad news and the worst case. Such conditions indicate the possible damage of transmission’s internal components. It is the consequence of failing to follow the recommended service interval for replacing the transmission fluid. 

Check the Level of Fluid

Its level will be indicated by the dipstick and If the fluid is low, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it is an indication of disaster. Most of the time it indicates some leakage. So just fill up the transmission and check it daily to see how quickly the level goes down. In addition, visually inspect transmission by looking under the car. 

If there is some transmission-fluid loss or transmission is consuming an abnormal amount of fluid, then immediately contact a mechanic. Pick a reputable service seller because they will have the most experienced workers. However, adding fluid by yourself will require only a funnel with a narrow and long spout. A transmission fluid requires appropriate maintenance so take care of it and it will take care of you.