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    Quote Originally Posted by vt_maverick View Post
    Okay maybe this is a dumb question, but I thought we didn't have a tranny dipstick? Our Axiom has one right behind the oil dipstick, but no such luck on the VX. How do you check it without a dipstick?
    Quote Originally Posted by tom4bren View Post
    Check plug on tranny.

    Pull the plug & if some runs out - you got enough. If none runs out, add till it does dribble out.

    Careful though, there are 2 plugs. One (the lower one) is for draining the tranny fluid and the other (higher one) is for adding/checking fluid level.
    Quote Originally Posted by Ebenezr View Post
    But turn the vehicle on in nuetral with the brake. then release the upper pan bolt. It will dump a whole quart if the engine is off. If nothing comes out then pump tran fluid in with a hand pump.
    It's a LITTLE more complicated than just 1-2-3...

    Pay attention to the temp range specified.

    Here's the whole procedure...



    FWIW, you can get a cheap temp scanner at harbor freight for under $20.-
    Last edited by Ldub : 07/29/2011 at 04:36 PM

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