Magic Transmission fluid?
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Yep.
When there are no instructions on the dipstick, remember this:
Almost all auto transmissions are checked in park or neutral. From an operational standpoint, the only difference is whether the parking tab is engaged or not. Won't make a difference in checking the level.
If there's no difference between checking in neutral/park and checking in gear, something is way off.
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Fluid expands so you have to check when the fluid is HOT. Also there are some channels that only open/fill when pump has been running. You have to drive it for a good 10 minutes, then check again in park/nuetral (doesn't matter) with engine still running.
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i checked the fluid in neutral after driving for about an hour and the fluid is still about 3qts low. There are no visible leak anywhere on the under carriage , no oil spots or blow back signs anywhere. The coolant and the overfill look brand new so no trans fluid in there, i am just lost on where the fluid is going?
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i have a 1996 Laredo that had low tranny fluid so i added some, to my surprise it took 3 qts, well just to be safe i checked it again 2 weeks later and it is now 3 qts low again. But i have no leaks in my driveway? where could the fluid be goiin? my antifreeze looks new still ? any help would be appreciated.
Is this a 1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo?
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Are you absolutely sure you know the difference between the oil dipstick and the transmission dipstick? And are checking the right one? And adding to the right one?
I just don't see how a vehicle can pull itself around with the transmission fluid being 3-6 quarts low. And no apparent leaks.
I'm not trying to cast doubt on your under-the-hood knowledge. Stranger things have happened.
Incidentally, a transmission doesn't reach full operating temperature until about 30 minutes or so of high-speed driving. It's still cold at 10 minutes.
I just don't see how a vehicle can pull itself around with the transmission fluid being 3-6 quarts low. And no apparent leaks.
I'm not trying to cast doubt on your under-the-hood knowledge. Stranger things have happened.
Incidentally, a transmission doesn't reach full operating temperature until about 30 minutes or so of high-speed driving. It's still cold at 10 minutes.