For a vehicle to operate at its best and last a long time, there are six essential fluids your car needs. Here's what they ...

In either case, here's the general process of checking your level of transmission fluid yourself. With your vehicle safely parked and your engine running, extract the specific dipstick from your ...

You can verify a fluid leak by checking your transmission's dipstick. If the stick measures low, fluid is somehow leaving the transmission. It's also possible that there's enough fluid, but it's been ...

Pull the transmission dipstick. Check your owner's manual to find where transmission dipstick is placed in your car if you don't already know where it is. Wipe it with a lint-free clean rag or tissue.

Current models reach as high as nine speeds, and a dipstick for checking the transmission fluid has become rare. Many automatic transmissions are sealed or can be checked only by a mechanic.

In our tests, we've found that in some cars a manual transmission can improve gas mileage by a significant 2 to 5 mpg, compared with an automatic, and can cut a car's price by $800 to $1,200.

This item was the transmission dip stick recall. Again, I will never return to this dealership due to dishonest service technicians, poor customer service and advisors with attitudes. Not ...

Several owners of 2024 model year Tacomas in the US have reported automatic transmission issues or outright failures, some occurring within the first 1,000 miles. The good news is that Toyota will ...

The four-speed had a dipstick, check your owner's manual for the location, but the six-speed didn't. You need to take that to a dealer or an auto transmission specialist to have it done. I'M SURE Ford ...

To add extra transmission fluid, you can simply use a funnel while the dipstick is removed. If the fluid is dirty or gritty, though, adding more could simply dilute the problem.