How to check transmission fluid level

[Caballero1981]

I have an 81 caballero with an automatic transmission I think it is low on fluid how do I check and add some if it is low?

 

[MrSony]

Says it right on the transmission dipstick. Check when hot. Check when the engine is at operating temp with the engine RUNNING in PARK. Add half a quart (one pint) at a time. If you over fill, it will damage it. And the only way to get it out is to drop the pan.

 

[Caballero1981]

Ok thanks

 

[mobileaudio25]

It is recommended to get the car warm. Start in park run it through all of the gears, then all of the gears back up into park then check it.

 

[Caballero1981]

Ok do you have to add fluid through the dipstick hole?

 

[406 Monte]

Yes

 

[Caballero1981]

How much fluid should I need if I drain the pan and change the filter?

 

[Texas82GP]

How much fluid should I need if I drain the pan and change the filter?

Start with putting in 4 quarts. Start the engine and let it idle in park and check the level. Shift through the gears (foot on brake) and recheck. Don't overfill.

 

[pontiacgp]

How much fluid should I need if I drain the pan and change the filter?

doing it that way you'll still have about 3- 4 quarts of old oil in the torque converter, cooling lines and rad