Nightpath Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 Hi all, For the past 2 hours I've been looking for the damned automatic transmission dipstick in my GT. I've looked in every possible location that is detailed in the 4 different downloads of service manuals, my Haynes manual and even tried to eye it out. I can't seem to find it *anywhere* at all...only thing I can think of is that some idiot broke off the handle and the nub is covered in grease/dirt, or they put a bolt over it or something. If anyone has a detailed pic, or whatever, let me know. Thanks. EDIT : Some dinkbag broke the handle off and put a piece of black tape over the nub left...wtf....some people's kids. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 its wat back almost under the tunnel close to the firewall. under all the vaccum and intake stuff on the battery side of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightpath Posted July 19, 2011 Author Share Posted July 19, 2011 Is there a way to change out ALL the tranny fluid without taking the pan off? SOmeone suggested starting the car for a minute and letting it pump out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnegg Posted July 19, 2011 Share Posted July 19, 2011 you can go to a shop and pay ~$100 - $125 and swap it all out. or disconnect one of the hoses that go to the radiator and then, start the car and pump out a gallon. stop the car and refill a gallon. continue until all the fluid comes out new and clean. ( this scares me since i lost a trans to low fluid.) or my personal favorite, remove the plug in the trans oil pan and drain (about 3.5 - 4 qts.it holds about 10 qts. total). re-install the plug. add new ATF in the same amount as was drained. drive the car around the block hand shifting into all gear selections. repeat this process 3 times and ~80% of your fluid will be new. and unlike motor oil where the old oil is the weak link in a mixed old / new setup, part new and part old AT fluid is ok and no weak link exists. drain and fill 4 times and you will replace about 90% of the old fluid. if you change your own oil you can do a trans drain and fill every other time or once a year and keep your ATF fresh all the time. PS: the dip stick is very difficult to read when the engine is running. it is helpful to look at both sides and use the lowest mark as the actual level. i always check it with the engine off first to be sure i'm in the ball park and then do it witht he engine running at full operating temp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Donated broknindarkagain Posted July 19, 2011 I Donated Share Posted July 19, 2011 the trans dipstick is on the trans -broknindarkagain My Current Project - Click Here COME AND TAKE IT "The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lookatmyrust Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 lmao^ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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