Trans

stock94 · 06-22-2008, 06:48 PM

Got a stupid question. On my 05GT with an automatic trans. how can I check the fluid level of the trans. there is no dipstick? Do I have to rely on the computer to let me know with a check engine light? Just wondering because I noted a little fluid on the bottom of the bellhousing, think I may have a small front seal leak.

RedSuperRanger23 · 06-22-2008, 11:17 PM

if it doesnt have a dipstick, it more than likely will be one of the new setups that has a plug inside the drain plug. I know this sounds confusing, but the deal is, if you pull the middle plug out of the main plug and fluid runs out, it has plenty.

militarymustang88gt · 06-23-2008, 12:40 AM

yeah or there will be a bolt you have to pull out and crank the car and if you see fluid shooting around in that area your good.

stock94 · 06-23-2008, 06:48 AM

Thanks for the input.

coupe · 06-23-2008, 08:55 AM

No dipstick on an automatic?!?

What has this world come to where we are just too out of touch to check fluid in a transmission.

What's next? No dipstick for the oil?

TheJeanyus · 06-23-2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by coupe

What's next? No dipstick for the oil?

Is that the stuff that I put in where the "710" cap goes?

89five0Gt · 06-23-2008, 09:08 AM

QWKSNKE · 06-23-2008, 10:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by coupe

No dipstick on an automatic?!?

What has this world come to where we are just too out of touch to check fluid in a transmission.

What's next? No dipstick for the oil?

none of the mustang auto tranny's come with a dipstick. They are 'no maintainence' items supposedly. There is a company that makes pans with dipsticks I believe. I know that Dave (GI Joe) has installed a dipstick on his 05 Roush

stock94 · 06-23-2008, 11:31 AM

It would be nice to have one, I know they do it because they don't want anyone messing with it , but come on if you see a spot on the floor wouldn't it be nice just to know where your at. Went to Town and Country to check on warranty, it was voided because of the full length headers. I asked if that just applied to emmisions, they said the whole warranty was void. So looks like I'll be dropping a trans. soon for a front seal.

QWKSNKE · 06-23-2008, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by stock94

It would be nice to have one, I know they do it because they don't want anyone messing with it , but come on if you see a spot on the floor wouldn't it be nice just to know where your at. Went to Town and Country to check on warranty, it was voided because of the full length headers. I asked if that just applied to emmisions, they said the whole warranty was void. So looks like I'll be dropping a trans. soon for a front seal.

that's bs. They dropped the warranty because of headers?

06-22-2008, 06:48 PM	#1
stock94 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 71	Trans Got a stupid question. On my 05GT with an automatic trans. how can I check the fluid level of the trans. there is no dipstick? Do I have to rely on the computer to let me know with a check engine light? Just wondering because I noted a little fluid on the bottom of the bellhousing, think I may have a small front seal leak.

06-22-2008, 11:17 PM	#2
RedSuperRanger23 Gizmo Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gardendale, Al Posts: 272	if it doesnt have a dipstick, it more than likely will be one of the new setups that has a plug inside the drain plug. I know this sounds confusing, but the deal is, if you pull the middle plug out of the main plug and fluid runs out, it has plenty. __________________ 94 Mustang GT 89 Ranger XLT 96 F150 XLT 04 Crown Vic

06-23-2008, 12:40 AM	#3
militarymustang88gt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: bham and auburn Posts: 337	yeah or there will be a bolt you have to pull out and crank the car and if you see fluid shooting around in that area your good. __________________ finally got my avatar. it is the white one.

06-23-2008, 08:55 AM	#5
coupe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,313	No dipstick on an automatic?!? What has this world come to where we are just too out of touch to check fluid in a transmission. What's next? No dipstick for the oil? __________________ " If you can't explain it simply, you don't understand it well enough. " - Albert Einstein

06-23-2008, 06:48 AM	#4
stock94 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 71	Thanks for the input.

06-23-2008, 09:08 AM	#7
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06-23-2008, 11:31 AM	#9
stock94 Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Atlanta, Ga. Posts: 71	It would be nice to have one, I know they do it because they don't want anyone messing with it , but come on if you see a spot on the floor wouldn't it be nice just to know where your at. Went to Town and Country to check on warranty, it was voided because of the full length headers. I asked if that just applied to emmisions, they said the whole warranty was void. So looks like I'll be dropping a trans. soon for a front seal.