Brangeta

I was checking all my fluids the other day, and was having difficulty getting a very accurate reading on the automatic transmission dipstick. Just like the owner's manual says, I waited to check it when the temperature hit 180 degrees with the car still running, and it appeared low, but was very hard to tell. I dipped it back in multiple times and it still came back low looking.

I've only had the car a year, but is this common?

There's no leak.

AlabamaGuy

iTrader: (5)

Did it appear or smell burnt?

Brangeta

No, it's pink, clear, and the smell was fine.

LS1 Racing

iTrader: (15)

Had you ever checked it before? It may have been low from the last change.

Also, have you added a trans cooler?

MattDZ28

iTrader: (1)

A transmission is a sealed device. You shouldn't be losing any fluid without seeing a leak.

Brangeta

Well, I've checked it in the past, but never how it is supposed to be checked--with the engine running and at operating temperature.

No trans cooler, the car is 100% original with no mods.

It's possible it's just low and has always been a little low... I'll check it next week if I drive around enough to get it to 200 degrees and check it again. The owner's manual says 180, but 200 is more typical of this car.

StealthV8

iTrader: (1)

unless you have lost more fluid since you last checked it, you are good to go.

Brangeta

Thanks guys