Transmission Check

[okiebob]

First let me apologize for such a dumb question! Since this is the first automatic transmission I've owned in quite sometime, how do you check the level and what type of fluid do you use? Do you warm the car and put it in each gear and then check it in netural? BTW this is the 60 Lark! Thanks, OkieBob

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[curt]

Okie Dokie, I have a 1955 President with a Ford (transplant) automatic. I have been told Dextron is best for me. I have been told warm the car up, pull the emergency brake on, pull the shift leaver through the gears, stop in low gear,get out of the car and have a cup of decaf coffee. No , I was kidding about the coffee. Check the the fluid level with the car ideling in low. Note, iffin you don't trust the emergency brake, then block a tire befor starting the check. Now the question is my traney information good for you?

[52hawk]

Warm it up by driving,have a can of BEER,then have a helper sit at the wheel and hold the brake while you check the fluid,idling,in low gear.
Not a dumb question-I have never had a car that had tranny fluid checked while idling in gear,before this one.

LaSalle,Il
61Hawk
60Lark

[curt]

I think my 2006 Honda Civic is a low gear transmission oil check, I read the book once but need to re-read that section.

[studegary]

OkieBob - Curt is giving you information for a different transmission. If his '55 President had its original AT, you would follow the procedure that he outlined and check the fluid in LOW. With his transplanted transmission and with your Lark, you should follow that procedure, except check the transmission in DRIVE.
I would recommend Dexron for AT fluid.

Gary L.
1954 Commander Starliner (restomod)
1959 DeLuxe pickup (restomod)

[curt]

Studeguy, thanks for the help, Drive for my Ford traney!

[okiebob]

Thanks for the feedback guys!! A good thing about the Lark you can hold your foot on the brake and check the transmission at the same time! OkieBob


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[Green 53]

I have only the Powershift trany's in my cars but always check them in drive. I also use Type F fluid.
Denny L