Park on a level spot, set the parking brake, leave the engine running at idle, and locate the ATF Dipstick. This might be located along the firewall, but there are other possible places, as well, depending on the orientation of the engine and transmission. Consult the owner s manual or a dealer if you aren t sure. Do not confuse the transmission Dipstick with the oil level Dipstick. The ATF Dipstick usually has writing on it indicating what it does.
Some vehicles are checked with the transmission in park, others require it to be in neutral.
Again, check the owner s manual or with a dealer if you aren t sure. Pull the Dipstick out and wipe it with a clean paper towel. Reinsert it and check the level several times until the readings seem consistent. The fluid is moving around and has a tendency to splash a bit giving changes in readings. If the level is low, fluid is added using a small funnel down the dipstick tube itself.