zrs6v4

I am OCD when it comes to this. I didnt find a proper procedure in the owners manual, but do I need to check this transmission fluid when the vehicle is running at operating temperature, or do I just do it cold? I checked it when it was still somewhat warm and saw that I was like half a notch below the bottom line (after fixing a small leak). Anyway a good step by step checking and adding process would be a great help... Also I have Dexron 3 ATO and on the back it says good for Dexron 2 vehicles as well will that be ok? thanks

zrs6v4

It is an automatic transmission in a 95 SC300

masagsxr

Check when cold through the stick and u also fill it through the stick... "do not over fill".... If you are unsure, maybe its time to do flush and refill with fresh fluid.... Yes thats ok... I think it actually says Type IV.

zrs6v4

My only confusion is that the dipstick has a lower line for lowest point and an upper line marking the high level. In between the lines it says hot meaning I should check when hot/warm. So do I let the car heat up then shut it off to check or let it heat up and stay running to check?

If I check it cold should the level still be the same on the dipstick then?

sorry for all the questions

vwynn

iTrader: (4)

just check it when the car is warmed up.. and is on.

vwynn

iTrader: (4)

Im pretty sure it says T-2 since T4 wasnt made back then

n to top off.. refill via the dip stick area.. grab a pointy funnel and fill.

zrs6v4

ok, easy enough

zrs6v4

Ok now a nother question-

I was told I was to use Toyota T5 fluid, but I was going to use Advanced Autp parts dexron 3 tranny fluid? is there a difference?

slappy96

Use Dexron III. Do not use Toyota Type IV. Great for SC400 and Aristo/Supra Turbo trannys. Not great for SC300 Auto tranny.

Procedure is:

1. Drive car to operating temp.
2. Stop and move gear lever to all possible positions then park and turn off.
3. Check dipstick and fill to hot region. More is not better here, just to hot. If you're super **** about it, drive it again...do the same thing and re-check.

ronricorum

hmmm where is the tranny dipstick btw? i know how to drain and fill, but i dont know where the dipstick is. i have 5spd btw if that makes a difference.

masagsxr

No dipstick for 5spd.. The tranny is sealed... There is a drain and filler plug.

ronricorum

ok thanks brah! =D

masagsxr

NP... You know its full when it starts to drip from the filler plug. Thats when you stop pouring gear oil.

ronricorum

yep i changed it before, just wasnt sure about the dipstick. it helps to use that bottle pump. =D