Trans Fluid Low Level Warning?

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May 29, 2014 | 09:20 PM

grsweet

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Trans Fluid Low Level Warning?

If the trans fluid is low, will a warning come up on the DIC?
Thanks, in advance!

May 29, 2014 | 11:16 PM

Lee DeRaud

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There's no transmission fluid-level sensor.

You'll probably get a "HIGH TRANS TEMP" message at some point, but I have no idea whether it will happen in time to save the internals if it's caused by low fluid.

May 29, 2014 | 11:31 PM

Dcollins3208

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You would notice some serious shifting issues if it was low, especially if you have an auto

May 29, 2014 | 11:36 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Lee DeRaud

There's no transmission fluid-level sensor.

I don't recall seeing any mention of such a warning in the owner's manual.

May 30, 2014 | 12:43 AM

Henry Huynh

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This would be nice to have

May 30, 2014 | 10:51 AM

grsweet

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Yes, especially since I understand checking the fluid level is a very involved process!

May 30, 2014 | 03:40 PM

Lee DeRaud

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Yes, especially since I understand checking the fluid level is a very involved process!

It's trivially easy if you have a lift: just unscrew the plug and see if the fluid is level with the bottom of the hole.

Without a lift, the hard bit is that the car has to be up high enough to get underneath, level, and at operating temperature...not exactly a DIY-friendly job, at least not at my age.