But even carmakers' own dealerships need ways to check fluid levels ... The Dumbest Car Myths When checking your car's ...

Without transmission fluid, your car's gears could essentially grind to a halt. If you suspect an issue, go to your mechanic but in the meantime, you can check the fluid levels yourself.

Remove the fill plug to check the transmission fluid level. Using your pinky finger, reach into the transmission. The fluid should be about level with the bottom of the fill plug hole. Some ...

At that point, the transmission is drained of all its fluid and the specified amount replaced. Which is absolutely no help to you wishing to check the fluid level and condition as a (sensible) ...