{"id":90784,"date":"2023-09-08T06:44:11","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T13:44:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogv2prod.wpenginepowered.com\/blog\/?p=90784"},"modified":"2024-01-18T21:47:45","modified_gmt":"2024-01-19T05:47:45","slug":"where-is-the-transmission-dipstick-typically-located","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/where-is-the-transmission-dipstick-typically-located\/","title":{"rendered":"Where Is the Transmission Dipstick 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\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span><style>.kadence-column_69c1e2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{border-top-width:0px;border-right-width:0px;border-bottom-width:0px;border-left-width:0px;}.kadence-column_69c1e2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column_69c1e2-db > .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_69c1e2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column_69c1e2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column_69c1e2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column_69c1e2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column_69c1e2-db{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column_69c1e2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column_69c1e2-db > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-1 kadence-column_69c1e2-db qk-look-widget\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-row ultp-block-d87c46  qk-main-wrap\"><div class=\"ultp-row-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-row-content\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-column ultp-block-91294f\"><div class=\"ultp-column-wrapper\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_42393c-cb, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_42393c-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_42393c-cb\"]{text-align:center;font-size:20px;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_42393c-cb mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_42393c-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_42393c-cb\"] 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_42393c-cb img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading_42393c-cb[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_42393c-cb\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-adv-heading_42393c-cb summary-title wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading_42393c-cb\"><span>Summary<\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Most RWD vehicles have the dipstick near the engine&rsquo;s rear, while FWD vehicles place it near the front.<\/li><li>The transmission dipstick shows how much transmission fluid is in an automatic transmission vehicle.<\/li><li>You can check your owner&rsquo;s manual if you&rsquo;re unsure which dipstick measures which fluid.<\/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 Dipstick Typically Located?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The vehicle&rsquo;s powertrain type will determine where to find its transmission dipstick. A rear-wheel drive (RWD) vehicle places its transmission dipstick near the engine&rsquo;s rear. Conversely, a front-wheel drive (FWD) vehicle puts its dipstick near its front. In the latter system, the transmission dipstick protrudes out of the transaxle.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2005\/Toyota\/Sequoia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2005 Toyota Sequoia\">2005 Toyota Sequoia<\/a>, you can find the dipstick in the left side of the engine&rsquo;s back. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2000\/Lincoln\/Continental\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2000 Lincoln Continental\">2000 Lincoln Continental<\/a> puts its dipstick on the transaxle on the driver&rsquo;s side of the engine. Meanwhile, the transmission dipstick of the 2005-<a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/vehicle\/2010\/Chrysler\/300\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"2010 Chrysler 300\">2010 Chrysler 300<\/a> is on the left side of the engine&rsquo;s rear. 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column inner-column-2 kadence-column_3936b5-08 pro-tip-item2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"protip-desc\">\n\t<div 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>\nA growing number of vehicles don&rsquo;t have transmission dipsticks and require special procedures for checking and adding transmission fluid, so check your owner&rsquo;s manual before you go looking for yours.\n        <\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of vehicles without transmission dipsticks are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Cadillac Catera<\/li><li>Saturn ION and Vue<\/li><li>Lincoln Navigator<\/li><li>Chevrolet Aveo and Equinox<\/li><li>Chrysler 300<\/li><li>Ford Cars<\/li><li>Mazda MPV and Miata<\/li><li>Toyota GR Supra 3.0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The transmission dipstick shows the amount of <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> in a vehicle with an automatic transmission. It works like its distant cousin, the oil dipstick, and can warn you about low transmission fluid levels.<\/p>\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 Dipstick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In many vehicles, the transmission dipstick is near the engine oil dipstick. There are several ways to tell them apart. The transmission dipstick is usually further back on the engine&ndash;look for the one near the firewall. It often has a prominent symbol that indicates its connection to the transmission. Its handle will also have a different color. Last but not least, transmission fluid has a different color compared to engine oil. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carparts.com\/blog\/why-you-should-always-consult-a-repair-manual\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Check your owner&rsquo;s manual\">Check your owner&rsquo;s manual<\/a> if you&rsquo;re still not sure which dipstick measures which fluid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The engine needs to be running and in park or neutral to check the fluid. It&rsquo;s also best to check the transmission fluid when the transmission is warm, meaning, after you have driven the vehicle. Transmission oil expands quite a bit when hot. Engine oil almost doesn&rsquo;t expand at all.<\/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\"> 2<\/span> <span class=\"rt-label rt-postfix\">minutes<\/span><\/span>Q: Where Is the Transmission Dipstick Typically Located? 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