Checking Fluid

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anjin1982
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Checking Fluid

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So i wanna just make sure...92 rs auto....run engine in park till warmed up....pull it wipe it then re-insert the dip-stick and check again and it should be between the warm markings which is the higher of the 2 sets...correct?
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you can drive it to warm it up, just make sure that you let it sit at idle for a min or 2 run through all the gears, P to 2 and back then check it with the car running and it should sit where you said on the dipstick.
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Thank Newfie_dan i just wanted to make sure cause my tranny was slippin abit but then i realized my cooling lines were rotted out and now that its fixed and assuming the fliud re-filled cause its shifting smoothly
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Re: Checking Fluid

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upgrade the cooler as well if you want to get the most life out of it.
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