Where is the transmission fluid drain plug?
If it is a manual transmission, it will typically have a large drain plug on the bottom of the transmission housing. If it is an automatic transmission, it will either have a large drain plug on the housing, a drain plug on the transmission pan, or the transmission pan will need to be removed.
Does transmission have drain plug?
Some transmission pans come with a drain plug. If you’re lucky enough to have such a pan, you can simply remove the plug to drain the ATF. Most transmission pans, however, don’t have plugs. The only way to drain the old ATF is to remove the entire pan.
Where is the transmission fluid located in a car?
For rear-wheeled vehicles, the transmission typically hangs under the center console area, facing front to rear. Examine the pan. In most vehicles, you’ll be able to drain the transmission fluid by removing a drain plug in the center of pan and letting the fluid drain out into a receptacle.
What’s the best way to add transmission fluid?
Tips Ask your mechanic to check your transmission fluid any time you have your car serviced. If you are not comfortable adding transmission fluid on your own, ask your mechanic to do it. Some transmissions do not have a dipstick to check and fill the transmission. These are what the manufactures call tamper proof.
Where is the transmission filler plug located on a Dodge Journey?
In Europe Fiat Freemont is actually Dodge Journey and that is why it should be the same place where the transmission filler plug is located ( where you put oil). We will demonstrated where the transmission filler plug is located on a 2012 Dodge Journey but it should be the same for the whole generation.
How do you check the transmission fluid level?
It’s typically colored red or green to distinguish it from motor oil and other fluids in the vehicle. On most vehicles, you can check the level with a dipstick, while the engine is running. Look for the transmission fluid dipstick, which is usually red-handled.