How To Check Automatic Transmission Fluid

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This is a fan requested video that I wish I’d have thought of years ago. If you’re having trouble finding the transmission dipstick on your vehicle, or if you’re just not sure what to look for when checking your automatic transmission fluid, this video is for you.
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@Dcc357 5 лет назад

The ATF I saw on a customer's Chevy Aveo was like used motor oil at 75k miles. They wanted it done after I recommended it. I made the machine flush 8 quarts through it. Still brown. Another 4 quarts and it was reddish brown. And finally after 4 more quarts it was clean on the dipstick. Totaled 16 quarts of ATF to flush that tiny transmission. Thing shifted like a dream after that too lol.

@rexman971 5 лет назад

I like to show family members and people I know how to check these fluids and do basic auto maintenance. Surprisingly some believe you need a certified mechanic to even just check fluid levels(new cars like to hide everything under the hood so I can see that issue). I use your videos Eric to leave as a reference if they get lost again! Even I learn new things from watching your channel. Take care!

@boarderdude1193 5 лет назад

“Lifetime transmission fluid?” Sounds about as logical as a “lifetime guarantee” on a warranty for a pacemaker...

@johnbarbero757 5 лет назад

Reminds me of "Light a man a fire and you'll keep him warm for the night. Light a man on fire and you'll keep him warm for the rest of his life"

@devintariel3769 3 года назад

@@johnbarbero757 You know John i asked a man who almost burned to death how he was feeling he said cold once it stopped feeling hot which was quick.

@OUTLAWBBQ 2 года назад

😂😂

@traviswilliam5453 Год назад

Well. The Trent fluid could be lifetime. Most new cars don't have dipsticks

@rapinncapin123 Год назад

Lol

@christopherwalton5528 5 лет назад

Great video! Just checked our Honda and yes, hot from use but not running. Oil is pink, no burnt toast smell, and smack on the Max line. Perfect!

@Tim28345 5 лет назад

Straight to the point, unlike a lot of other videos on here. Good work.

@kenbina Год назад

Great video with very good explanations about checking transmission fluid levels on different vehicles. I do NOT want to be within 10 Light Years of a car without a transmission or engine oil dipstick. Whoever came up with the idea of doing away with dipsticks in cars should be ashamed imo.

@milburn69 5 лет назад

It’s crazy how far you’ve come in terms of subscribers! Just watched a video of you thanking your 100 subs lol! Congrats man! You’ve helped me and continue to help me a lot! 🤙

@triumphovertragedy7860 5 лет назад

Thanks Eric... I appreciate it. That’s why I follow you and Eric O. Of south main auto.. two individuals that are good at what they do.... Oh and can not forget DE boss garage... HERE WE GO!!

@ricardinobp 5 лет назад

I had a 95 Hyundai Elantra that needed to be warmed up, running and in NEUTRAL, not park to check the transmission fluid level. Thank you Eric for your videos.

@midnightmystery544 5 лет назад

Thank you for posting a simple, direct video on how to property check transmission fluid, something frequently done incorrectly.

@bigcliffe 5 лет назад

This video is full of the right info. Audio is very clear.

@wesdog8975 5 лет назад

I am a Veteran and I perform Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services on my Personal Owned Vehicles. I will always start at the front and go in either a clock/counter clock pattern checking for damage and any fluid leaks. Before running the engine I will check coolant and oil levels. After doing that I will start the engine and run it until the temperature starts to climb. I will then apply the brakes and shift through each gear and hold for 45-60 seconds in each gear. After do that, operating temperature is reached and then I check the transmission level.

@canigetahoooyyyaaaaa7319 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for your sacrifices for this country and its people. I’m so sorry for what this country has become. May god be with you and I hope you live a long and healthy and happy life ❤️

@lonwillis783 5 лет назад

Brian's Back! Hi Brian! Thanks Eric.

@michaelturner7641 2 года назад

And thanks Eric your video really helped me I went right down stairs and fixed my transmission level. I overfilled it earlier in the day and I had to make an improvised suction device to remove some. The check you did at the beginning of the video on your truck was similar to mine and I added a whole court by accident when I only should have added half so thank you so much probably saved my transmission.

@ApolonioMcPollo 5 лет назад

Excellent video as usual Eric. I don't even have an automatic but I watch you anyway to support you!

@ThinBlue82 5 лет назад

Thanks, Eric!! I have a 2001 Accord and I was getting ready to check the trans fluid when this video popped up. Didn’t know the vehicle had to be off when checking. Thanks a bunch!!

@SirDirk22 5 лет назад

Clear, concise, and helpful! As always "when in doubt, read the manual"

@rg1809 Месяц назад

If only my manual had the information!

@captainquint 5 лет назад

Those locking dip sticks were a recall on 89 or 90 trucks. They originally had a standard dip stick but had some sort of issue with them sealing or puking fluid or something. I had a new 89 and I'm pretty sure remember getting the actual stick in the mail via gm.

@chrisryan8863 5 лет назад

Eric. I absolutely love your channel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Two questions: Is it bad to have the ATF level is too high? And, if the ATF is "not serviceable" how does that fluid ever get changed? I have two hondas and I do a drain and fill on them but the filters aren't serviceable and I don't like that at all.

@santossmith307 3 года назад

your advice on this matter was very helpful and may saved me some money. much appreciated... thank you mr. eric !

@troysgarage 5 лет назад

Eric inspires me. His knowledge and personality is perfect for RU-vid! I can only hope to be half the personality. I've got some very cool projects in the works. Thanks for being amazing, hope to meet you someday!

@jaimerodas2268 5 лет назад

Simple direct video on how check transmission fluid.. Thank you Eric..

@user-0ilze3zjfz Год назад

Excellent sound/ recording quality. I hardly find videos such as this on YT.

@TruthSeeeker777 2 года назад

Great video sir. To the point, well edited and well explained.

@toddbrunk3620 Год назад

.b 😂❤❤] ]

@charlesjarmanii 5 лет назад

Thanks for this video. Its nice hearing that on Honda Odyssey you do not have the engine running. This went against everything I learned about GM vehicles.

@everythingvideos24 2 года назад

Thanks for helping me understand the dipstick of the transmission. I changed our transmission fluid today and I put a full gallon into our car. I may need to drain some fluid.

@nicholasfox8044 5 лет назад

Thanks Eric! Good to see you still helping all of us remember/learn the basics.

@supermanacf 3 года назад

Found this incredibly helpful. Thank you!

@molotofi 5 лет назад

إيريك .. أنت الأفضل على الإطلاق .. بانتظار الجديد دائما.

@NinjaNige 5 лет назад

Great Video As Always Eric.. I Have A Citroen C4 Auto EGS Box 6 Speed ... But This Auto Box Takes 70/80w Gear Box Oil And Not Auto Transmission Fluid ... Just Because You Have An Automatic Box ... Make Sure That You Understand Or Your Going To Have A Very Costly Bill When You Get It Wrong ! Thanks For All Your Great Tips Eric..Much Love N Peace

@Buckshot1123 Год назад

Thanks for the good instructions, I have a 96 Chevy and I was unsure if I was checking it right, this video helped.

@RedemptionGarage 5 лет назад

Nice video eric and thanks for the tips!

@rajahthaasan5118 5 лет назад

I always check my automatic transmission fluid when the engine is cold like oil check. So I was doing the wrong thing all the time. Thanks for the tip👌

@bobflannagan7262 Год назад

Great advice, thanks Eric.

@BigDog50001 5 лет назад

It’s pretty ridiculous that today’s vehicle manufacturers try and pass off a sealed transmission, with no way to even check level or change fluid, to vehicle buyers like it’s as good or even in the same category as a properly maintained conventional automatic transmission where you can check and change the fluid. Good video Eric.

@charleshansen9502 5 лет назад

Only a Fool would buy a new car.

@njsongwriter 4 года назад

We had a 2016 Mazda 6. There was no mention of any way to check the fluid in the Mazda 6 transmission. It simply said it was a sealed unit as I recall. Upon further investigation it does have a dipstick but you have to remove the air filter including the housing for the filter to find it. Then you have to remove the bolt that bolts it to the transmission and you'll find it. They just don't want us to know. Duh?

@sergiolaurencio7534 Год назад

What can money don't do this days.

@jayb7796 Год назад

To be fair, as long as the sealed transmission has a check plug/valve it’s pretty simple to change.

@daviderhahon 5 лет назад

Thanks Eric, I've been looking for this

@palitopolo232 5 лет назад

Thanks Eric for the info.

@aserta 5 лет назад

When i fill auto-f the first time i do it with one of those horse sized syringes. Makes it easy to figure out the graduations on the dip stick, which i then mark with a fine scribe on one of the sides. Subsequent changes make life soooo much easier.

@johnson200gw 5 лет назад

Helpful video. Thanks Eric

@jamesadams2333 5 лет назад

Thank you Eric!

@irenemackenzie3232 3 года назад

great video, right to the point and no theatrics/music!

@dr.moustafaibrahim6810 3 года назад

Thanks Eric I couldn't know how to read when it says cold and hot but I learned now. I really appreciated 🙏

@Cytheguy99 Месяц назад

Thank you so much please keep the content going as I have subscribed

@John___Dough Год назад

Thanks the half quart information is good to know

@soldiersvejk2053 5 лет назад

concise and informative video！good job！

@bibleadvice8962 5 лет назад

Eric you always give pretty good advice. Thank you for all the videos. You kinda remind me of Robert Rodriguez The film director.

@jhuntosgarage 5 лет назад

I hate unserviceable transmissions. This is very helpful info. Eric the Beard Guy!

@AntonioClaudioMichael 5 лет назад

Great video Eric

@SaturdayProjects 5 лет назад

Back to the basics... I like it.

@pimpshack81 5 лет назад

Great video Eric .

@lesrinehart933 Год назад

Remember that a transmission warms up to temperature at or above 160 degrees up to 200 degrees and the motor will be up to temperature much faster than transmission fluid and you can start your engine and let it idle to bring automatic transmission fluid and it can take over a hour for it to reach operating temperature so make sure to drive the vehicle for 10 to fifteen minutes and in cold weather even longer it gets operational much after motor temperature.

@vickyjones1695 4 месяца назад

Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks

@Loudes012 2 года назад

Very good video.Showing me the dipstick answered my question.The fluid seems to mark around the middle correct?Even though it does not cover the entire end of the dipstick measure part.

@theleid 4 месяца назад

Great video! thank!

@elchapindeoro9491 Год назад

Hello Eric, I really appreciate your videos. I have a 2003 Ford expedition that came without a service manual, what is the right procedure when checking the transmission oil? Thanks

@NdalamaCassiusMaluleke 5 лет назад

Nic e video Eric. I usually check when i think of it. Sometimes while the car is off and im like its been long i havent checked. On fords is it checked while engine running or i can run it up to temperature and switch it off.?

@stevewinter8928 Год назад

You should also run it through all the gears with your foot on the brake and park brake set. And then put it back in park to check it that gets oil until all the passage ways so so that you don't come up short.

@jmvmike 4 года назад

What are your thoughts on using a transmission additive like Lucas to a older transmission?

@JackGiralico 5 лет назад

Hey Eric, I would like to see your take on changing the power steering pump on a GM 3800. I have a 07 Buick Lucern.

@afterschool2543 11 месяцев назад

Great video sir!

@johnswimcat 3 года назад

Hi Eric, checking the fluid level on my Vito W639 is very tricky. There is no dipstick so I bought one but it doesn't have a flat blade at the bottom, just a coiled wire. I think I'll add a flat blade to it tomorrow! That should be easier to read

@irmageller Год назад

Thank you very much!!

@quadruple_negative 5 лет назад

In the Aussie Falcons, the EA through EF had a dipstick. Then with the EL onwards, the exact same transmission became ‘sealed for life’. There is a fill plug on these.

@berad187 2 года назад

Does this concern the same for the same dipstick on my 2008 scion xb that has the 2.4L VVT-I Toyota engine it has the cool and hot level line and was curious if that particular vehicle had to be running like you mentioned to be checked if the fluid level should be on the hot level or close to it on its normal running temperature

@op4950 Год назад

Info is as clear as crystal 😎

@razik575 4 года назад

Good info thanks

@rsanchez7111 5 лет назад

Nice vid. Right to the point. Thx mate

@israelchinn6323 5 лет назад

Can I add new transmission fluid to the old fluid (the old fluid is still pinkish so its not that bad) to top it off or should I replace it?

@gerlandkent6377 Год назад

thank, you for you're video. my, question is I seen a 97, Dodge ram 2500 van for sale. I pulled the trans stick first and took notice that the trans fluid is on the full mark cold with out ever starting up the van. is something wrong here ?

@HillCountryPrepper 3 года назад

Very helpful. Thanks

@ALONSOIBARRA1967 4 года назад

Thank you. have a great day

@lawrencejames2923 Год назад

Great advice but what do you do when up grade to 700r4 but no paperwork…running or not running do you put in gear then back out?

@luisgallo5518 5 лет назад

Loved that Pikachu poster, got me hooked for sure.

@mpaulk2023 5 лет назад

Yup, time to do a transmission fluid change video on the Odyssey! =D

@carlbasada1011 5 лет назад

Thanks man! I miss ur video

@idrivearttabletennis 5 лет назад

Good video and happy to be a premium member (again). I guess I'm just too old, but I am still not sure sealed transmissions are smart. But that's the way most auto makers seem to be going.

@idrivearttabletennis 5 лет назад

Just doing some google searching and apparently a lot of sealed transmissions still have ability to change transmission filter which would mean you also are changing (most of) the transmission fluid. Would love other info.

@wobblysauce 5 лет назад

'Sealed for life' is normally only 100k km/miles still needs to be looked at. They were getting more and more failures with people using the wrong fluid or fill marks, plus gives the dealers another income stream.

@JPN850R 5 лет назад

100K kms = 62K miles

@triumphovertragedy7860 5 лет назад

Just like how ford has that new “fly by wire” front end. It’s too put planed company’s out of business

@aserta 5 лет назад

If i see a "sealed" unit among the cars i service for friends and family, i always chop them up and put a fill and drain bung in them. That stuff is just the manufacturer making money on you. Sure, excuses can be made that "but they put gas in that hole" or whatever, but at the end of the day, THAT, would've meant more money in their pocket, so when you clear away the bullshit, it's always "yeah, let's see how much more money can we make off poor sods by incesting a system where they can't deal with arguably the most important component and they have to replace it or service it somewhere WE get revenue". F*ck'em. F*ck'em long and hard.

@mds2465 5 лет назад

Good to know! Now I’m curious as to what kind of automatic transmission is in your dads old truck since you said that it was a conversion from a manual transmission? I believe that the factory automatic transmissions on those had a column shifter so that would lead me to believe that maybe the automatic transmission that’s currently in that truck came from another type of vehicle?

@velascojidon390 3 года назад

👌 u answered my question👍 Thanks vato

@DoubleJVideos 5 лет назад

God bless you ETCG

@rileyprice1027 2 года назад

Thank you!

@michaelblacktree 5 лет назад

Lifetime Transmission Fluid - When the fluid goes bad, your transmission's lifetime ends. 😛

@WayToManyAssassins 4 года назад

exactly

@tiny_toilet 4 года назад

It is mind-boggling that such a thing as non-serviceable transmissions exist.

@noonehere4332 3 года назад

@@tiny_toilet Its like how they make 1000 dollar phones where its difficult to change the battery.

@JR-ie7xt 3 года назад

If when u check transmission oil on 04 buick regal ls the dip stick port is wet how do u actually it full or not

@mrayco 4 года назад

I wish if I could be your student learning from you step by step I like the video and I learned alot thanks for sharing.

@devetrasimmons2558 Год назад

Thank you!!!

@artemisthefrenchie 5 лет назад

Nice video Eric

@yuppyyupyup4864 5 лет назад

Hi eric you have a Honda right? Do you change your atf with only honda atf? Or you can use other?

@The-Spondy-School 2 года назад

Great teaching voice. Very listenable.

@robbie0517 Год назад

With dipsticks with a screw cap. Do you screw the cap all the way on to get the level? Thx

@DXRXNGXD Год назад

I have a ‘91 Chevy like yours and I just changed the trans filter. How much trans fluid do I need to put back in? I pulled out like 3-4 quarts of old fluid.

@williamgilbert2892 5 лет назад

Love this channel

@wheezin_mtnbkr3576 3 года назад

Thanks Eric! I know this video is old, but man I am struggling to get a strong read on a 2016 Wrangler with that mercedes nag1 transmission. Cold is easy, but hot is tough as hell to read. When I get the trans temp to 180 degrees as stated in the manual, run through gears, place in park and do my check I can only reqlly get the fluid to fill the "hot" low hole (this stick has the holes) It is impossible to guage where on the stick the fluid level is. All I know for sure if at 180 degrees the low side HOT marker hole is filled with fluid, and the high side is not. If I was to guess using a paper towel pat trick, i THINK the fluid is somewhere right in the middle section of the hot area between the hot low and high holes. Is that all I can hope for? Leave it be?

@on1ytheb3st 4 года назад

I have read so much on when to check the level like for example some say drive it a few blocks then check, some say let it idle up to temp then check, and my manual doesn’t speak of anything out of the ordinary but depending on which method I use to check I can get very different results which creates an issue

@donyboy73 5 лет назад

great video Eric, have a good weekend!

@ericthecarguy 5 лет назад

Thanks! You too.

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@harleycreed4107 3 года назад

@Solomon Kendall yup, been watching on flixzone for months myself =)

@winstondwayne7607 3 года назад

@Solomon Kendall yup, I have been watching on flixzone for since december myself =)

@rhettprince1120 2 года назад

Have a good weekday

@ogskonks2547 2 года назад

Thanks very helpful.

@tommypayne1440 3 года назад

I have a 2014 GMC Sierra and I changed the transmission fluid and filter and added the proper amount of transmission fluid but with the vehicle cold it showing to be over full. My dipstick only has two dots on the bottom and on top which one do I use for cold check?

@redwolf8151 4 года назад

Here is my issue Eric...I have a Wrangler and the Chrysler dip stixk ia the type with the holes in the dipstick. The fluid goes past the holes, as if overfilled, but it doesn't FILL the holes with fluid in the hot area, although the stick is wet past this point. Down by the cold read holes, they are filled with ATF...so...if th3 holes are not filled with fluid...but the dipstick is wet around the holes .... what is correct?

@uncrediable 5 лет назад

Some cars manual also says you have to cycle all gears through before checking the fluid level.

@stealthmeisterx3533 5 лет назад

On a 1987 Nissan Maxima, should the automatic transmission fluid be checked either cold or hot/running?

@chaseww 10 месяцев назад

Hi, why is my transmission oil at the full mark when I drive around town and then if I take a long 2-3 hour drive, my transmission oil is about 1/4 more above the last fill line? I don't understand that. It seams like the hotter the car runs and longer driving temperatures my transmission oil rises on the dipstick. The trans was rebuilt about a year ago. Any help would be much appreciated. Thank u

@jessepreciado4222 2 месяца назад

Hi Eric, I have a 2009 ford ranger and I’ve been checking the transmission fluid on it while running the truck as my owners manual said and it’s appears to be low on transmission fluid in the dipstick reading, but still drives good. Do you still think I should add more transmission fluid?