I'm not sure what the heck is going on, but I can't seem to get an accurate reading when checking my transmission fluid. My manual states that you can do a cold check if the car has been sitting for 8 hours or more with the engine at idle for 5 minutes. Ok. Well my fluid level still is just shy of the cold marks, so now the manual states that I must check it when it's hot. Well I did this all yesterday, and even during a hot check my fluid checked out as being a little low.
I added only what was needed to get it up the the hot mark and went on my way. Today I check it after my drive home, and it checks out that it's low. I don't have any leaks anywhere, as my garage floor is spotless. Even got under the vehicle to see if I could see any leaks or fluid that has blown around the undercarriage and it's as dry as a bone. So I'm guessing that maybe my method for checking it is wrong, but I'm going by the manual. My Trailblazer shifts fine, but I wanna make [censored] sure I've got enough fluid in it and I'm not sure if I'm checking it right. If you can help, I'd appreciate it.
I added only what was needed to get it up the the hot mark and went on my way. Today I check it after my drive home, and it checks out that it's low. I don't have any leaks anywhere, as my garage floor is spotless. Even got under the vehicle to see if I could see any leaks or fluid that has blown around the undercarriage and it's as dry as a bone. So I'm guessing that maybe my method for checking it is wrong, but I'm going by the manual. My Trailblazer shifts fine, but I wanna make [censored] sure I've got enough fluid in it and I'm not sure if I'm checking it right. If you can help, I'd appreciate it.