Where do you add transmission fluid to a car?
Steps
- Park your car on a level surface with the engine running.
- Raise the hood.
- Find the automatic transmission fluid pipe.
- Pull out the transmission fluid dipstick.
- Check the condition of the transmission fluid.
- Add transmission fluid, if necessary.
- Run the car and take it through each gear if possible.
Where is the transmission dipstick on a 2002 Subaru Outback?
Find the transmission dipstick, which is usually brightly colored and toward the back of the engine.
Where is the transmission fluid dipstick on a 2001 Subaru Outback?
Dipstick should be there on the drivers side of the transmission (for US or left hand drive) just in front of the fire wall. It will have a yellow loop on top so as you can pull it up with your finger. You must check the transmission oil when the car is up to temperature AND WHILST THE ENGINE IS RUNNING.
What kind of fluid does a Subaru Legacy use?
Many transmission problems on the Legacy can be traced back to low transmission fluid levels. The Legacy uses special transmission fluid in its automatic transmissions that you must either purchase from Subaru or locate an auto parts store which carries fluid approved for use in Subaru transmissions.
How to check the automatic transmission fluid in a Subaru?
Check the oil level on the end of the dipstick. The oil level needs to be between the upper and lower marks on the end of the dipstick. If the fluid level is low, place a funnel in the filler neck and fill the transmission until the fluid level sits between the marks on the end of the dipstick.
How often should I check my transmission fluid?
by Alibaster Smith. The automatic transmission fluid in your Subaru Legacy should be checked every six months to make sure that the oil isn’t burned and that the oil levels are normal. Many transmission problems on the Legacy can be traced back to low transmission fluid levels.
What to do when your transmission fluid is low?
If the fluid level is low, place a funnel in the filler neck and fill the transmission until the fluid level sits between the marks on the end of the dipstick. Use a rag to wipe up any oil you spill. Smell the oil on the dipstick. If it smells burned, you need to replace the fluid or have it replaced for you.