{"id":89139,"date":"2023-08-17T17:53:42","date_gmt":"2023-08-18T00:53:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=89139"},"modified":"2023-11-08T22:24:30","modified_gmt":"2023-11-09T06:24:30","slug":"where-is-transmission-fluid-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-transmission-fluid-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Is the Transmission Fluid Located?"},"content":{"rendered":"<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\">\n<html><body><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_649454-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_649454-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_649454-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column_649454-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_649454-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_649454-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_649454-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_649454-78{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_649454-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_649454-78 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_649454-78 qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-15321d  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-78ba67\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1389dc-f7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1389dc-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1389dc-f7\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1389dc-f7 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1389dc-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1389dc-f7\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-family:Inter;font-weight:500;font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1389dc-f7 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_1389dc-f7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1389dc-f7\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_1389dc-f7 summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_1389dc-f7\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The transmission fluid flows through the system. The easiest way to check it is with the transmission fluid dipstick, which is near where the transmission or transaxle meets the back of the engine.&nbsp;<\/li><li>The fluid is the lubricant that keeps things moving smoothly when you shift gears.<\/li><li>Wipe the dipstick clean before taking the fluid level to avoid it showing marks from when the fluid levels were higher.<\/li><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Q: Where Is the Transmission Fluid Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/what-is-transmission-fluid-and-other-faqs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Transmission fluid\">Transmission fluid<\/a> is in your transmission oil pan or sump. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-change-transmission-fluid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Transmission fluid\">Transmission fluid<\/a> is a less viscous oil than engine oil and is used primarily as a hydraulic fluid to operate the transmission&rsquo;s internal driving and holding members, but it also acts as a lubricant and contains friction modifier on most modern transmissions.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/transmission-fluid-dipstick-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"close up shot of a transmission fluid dipstick\" class=\"wp-image-89389\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/transmission-fluid-dipstick-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/transmission-fluid-dipstick-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/transmission-fluid-dipstick-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/transmission-fluid-dipstick-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/transmission-fluid-dipstick-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/transmission-fluid-dipstick-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/transmission-fluid-dipstick.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"><figcaption>Transmission fluid is in your transmission oil pan or sump.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The location of the transmission fluid dipstick varies. For instance, if you&rsquo;re looking for where the transmission fluid dipstick is located in a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2007\/Honda\/Civic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2007 Honda Civic\">2007 Honda Civic<\/a>, you&rsquo;ll find it below the vehicle&rsquo;s fuse box. In a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2001\/Ford\/Taurus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2001 Ford Taurus\">2001 Ford Taurus<\/a>, on the other hand, the dipstick can be found a bit behind the vehicle&rsquo;s engine. Certain models won&rsquo;t have a transmission fuel dipstick at all and will instead have a reservoir cap.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the transmission has a dipstick (many transmissions don&rsquo;t nowadays), you can usually find the transmission fluid dipstick near where the transmission or transaxle meets the back of the engine. It looks a lot like an oil dipstick and, in many cases, it will be labeled &ldquo;Transmission&rdquo; or something similar, but it may also have no label at all. Some Chrysler transmissions have a dipstick tube but no dipstick. On these, a special dipstick-like tool must be purchased to measure the depth of the fluid in millimeters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The transmission fluid must be warm for a proper reading because the fluid expands when it&rsquo;s hot and will read a lot lower when the transmission is cold. 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class=\"help-tip\">\n\t\t<p><strong>Pro Tips<\/strong> are nuggets of information direct from ASE-certified automobile technicians working with CarParts.com, which may include unique, personal insights based on their years of experience working in the automotive industry. These can help you make more informed decisions about your car.<\/p>\n\t<\/div>\n    <div class=\"help-caption\">\n        <p>\n            <strong>Pro Tip:<\/strong>\n            If the transmission has no dipstick, have a shop check the fluid because the procedure is a lot more difficult.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"article-search-widget\">\n<div class=\"cp-search\">\n<div align=\"center\">\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cld.partsimg.com\/image\/upload\/w_auto,dpr_auto\/carparts\/logos\/badge_wordmark\/full_color\/CP_LOGO_COLOUR_RGB\" alt=\"CarParts.com\" width=\"300\" height=\"56\">\n<\/div>\n<form id=\"cpsearchform\" name=\"cpsearchform\" action=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/search\" method=\"get\" target=\"_blank\" accept-charset=\"character_set\" aria-label=\"search CarParts.com\">\n    <input type=\"text\" class=\"keyword\" name=\"q\" placeholder=\"Search for parts on CarParts.com\" value=\"\" aria-label=\"Search CarParts.com\"><input type=\"submit\" class=\"btn-search\" value=\"Search\" aria-label=\"Search\">\n<\/form>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips on How To Access the Transmission Fluid<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/how-to-check-automatic-transmission-fluid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"checking your transmission fluid\">checking your transmission fluid<\/a> levels, park your vehicle on a level surface, engage your parking brake, and warm up your engine. Leave your vehicle in neutral and let your engine run while checking your transmission fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wipe the dipstick clean before taking the fluid level. Otherwise, it might still show marks from when the fluid levels were higher. The dipstick might have two &ldquo;full&rdquo; markings, one for if the engine is running warm and the other for when the engine is cold. Check the levels, refill as necessary, and reinsert the dipstick once you&rsquo;re finished. That&rsquo;s how you can check on your transmission fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep in mind that transmission fluid rarely goes down, so if the levels are down, there&rsquo;s also likely a leak.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><span class=\"span-reading-time rt-reading-time\" style=\"display: block;\"><span class=\"rt-label rt-prefix\">Reading Time: <\/span> <span class=\"rt-time\"> 3<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Q: Where Is the Transmission Fluid Typically Located? A: Transmission fluid is in your transmission oil pan or sump. 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