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A: This question isn’t as simple as you may think. Generally, any car with a dipstick for an automatic transmission is checked with the fluid at normal operating temperature and the engine running on ...

Q: When I check the transmission fluid level dipstick on my 2003 Honda Accord, do I check with the car on or off? A: This question isn’t as simple as you may think. Generally, any car with a dipstick ...

Most drivers know that they need to check their car’s engine oil and top it off as needed on a regular basis, but most drivers also forget about their transmission fluid. Just like an engine, a manual ...

Under every car’s hood, you’ll find a veritable nest of hoses and reservoirs filled with fluids, every one of them engineered to fulfill a specific role. And a part of being a responsible car owner is ...

Many people are intimidated by the thought of checking transmission fluid levels in their car, says the Car Care Council. However, “this should be part of routine maintenance such as checking the oil ...

Cars need a ton of maintenance to keep running smoothly. The easiest thing anyone can do is check the fluids to ensure your car stays healthy. With that in mind, here are the five fluids you should ...

This is another common question, but it’s one without a simple answer as the Triton’s transmission is not designed to have its fluid checked by the owner. As such, it has no dipstick, because ...