Where do you check the transmission fluid in a 1994 Pontiac fire bird?

1. Where is the transmission fluid dipstick?
2. Where do you add transmission fluid?
3. Why is there no transmission dipstick?
4. Is there a warning light for low transmission fluid?
5. Can I just put transmission fluid in my car?
6. Can I just add transmission fluid?
7. Can you put transmission fluid in yourself?
8. What cars dont have dipsticks?
9. Do all cars have transmission fluid dipstick?
10. Do all automatic transmissions have dipsticks?

Where is the transmission fluid dipstick?

First, locate the transmission dipstick, which can be found under the hood, in the engine compartment. Make sure you are locating the transmission dipstick and not the engine-oil dipstick; the transmission dipstick is usually further back in the engine bay, toward the firewall (the bulkhead at the front of the cabin).

Where do you add transmission fluid?

Before adding transmission fluid, find the transmission dipstick and check the fluid levels so you'll know how much fluid to add. Then, with the car's engine on and the car in park, place a funnel in the dipstick hole and pour in the correct fluid slowly and carefully.

Why is there no transmission dipstick?

Automatic transmissions which use World Standard (WS) fluid are sealed and do not consume fluid. This eliminates the need for periodic fluid checking using a dipstick. The transmission fluid does not need to be replaced unless an inspection shows it has become necessary.

Is there a warning light for low transmission fluid?

When the level of transmission fluid goes down, you will get a warning light on the dashboard. The warning light indicates hotter temperatures than normal of the fluid, and there is a need to get the fluid checked.

Can I just put transmission fluid in my car?

Usually, you should not have to add transmission fluid. If the level is down significantly below the "Add" or "Cold" line, you probably have a system leak and should take the car to your mechanic to have your car inspected for leaks by a technician.

Can I just add transmission fluid?

You can add more by inserting a funnel into the tube the dipstick was withdrawn from and pouring a small amount of automatic transmission fluid into the pipe. Check the level each time you add a little until the level is right between the two lines.

Can you put transmission fluid in yourself?

You should change your automatic transmission fluid according to the manufacturer's recommendation— whether that's 30,000 or 100,000 miles. ... Read on to learn how to change transmission fluid. A transmission flush-and-fill from a shop will cost you $149 to $199. But you can do it yourself and save about $100.

What cars dont have dipsticks?

Mercedes, BMW, Audi, and some Ford, Cadillac, Lincoln, Chevrolet, Chrysler, and Mazda models, plus others, have eliminated the dipsticks from their vehicles and other manufacturers are going in the same direction with the oil dipstick.

Do all cars have transmission fluid dipstick?

Many modern cars don't have a transmission fluid dipstick, and automakers instead recommend a service center check the fluid level because it's often done from underneath the car.

Do all automatic transmissions have dipsticks?

Automakers are eliminating automatic transmission dipsticks. Newer transmissions are far more complex than older models and the transmission fluid levels are far more critical. Special procedures are required to check the automatic transmission fluid level in these models.