Low fluid level; Correct fluid level; Maintenance and care- Page 143

1998 Ford Taurus User Manual

Model Year
2014 Dodge Charger SRT Owner Manual
background image

2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the
parking brake.

3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on
the brake pedal, start the engine and move the
gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges. Allow
sufficient time for each gear to engage.

4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the
engine running.

5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean,
dry lint free rag.

6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in
the filler tube.

7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level.
The fluid should be in the designated areas for
normal and room temperature.

Low fluid level

Do not drive the
vehicle if the fluid level
is at the bottom of the
dipstick and the outside temperatures are above
10°C (50°F).

Correct fluid level

The transmission fluid should be checked at normal
operating temperatures 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) on
a level surface. The normal operating temperature
can be reached after approximately 30 km (20
miles) of driving.

The transmission fluid
should be in this range
if at normal operating
temperature (66°C-77°C [150°F-170°F]).

DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING

DON’T ADD IF IN CROSSHATCH AREA--CHECH WHEN HOT-IDLING

Maintenance and care

143

Detailed Information for 1998 Ford Taurus User Manual

Lists of information found in 1998 Ford Taurus User Manual - Page 143

  • 2. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
  • 3. With the parking brake engaged and your foot on the brake pedal, start the engine and move the gearshift lever through all of the gear ranges.
  • 4. Latch the gearshift lever in P (Park) and leave the engine running.
  • 5. Remove the dipstick, wiping it clean with a clean, dry lint free rag.
  • 6. Install the dipstick making sure it is fully seated in the filler tube.
  • 7. Remove the dipstick and inspect the fluid level.