Transmission Fluid Level Check
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Lincoln Town Car. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
CAUTION:
The vehicle should not be driven if the transmission fluid level indicator shows the transmission fluid below the DO NOT DRIVE mark or internal failure could result.
NOTE:
If vehicle has been operated for an extended period of time at highway speeds, in city traffic, in hot weather or when pulling a trailer, the transmission fluid needs to cool down to obtain an accurate reading.
NOTE:
The transmission fluid level reading on the transmission fluid level indicator will differ from operating and ambient temperatures. The correct reading should be within the normal operating temperature range.
Under normal circumstances, the transmission fluid level should be checked during normal maintenance. If the transmission starts to slip, shifts slowly or has signs of transmission fluid leaking, the transmission fluid level should be checked.
- With the selector lever in PARK, the engine at idle, foot pressed on the brake, move the selector lever through each gear and allow engagement of each gear. Place the selector lever in the PARK position.
- Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator cap and remove the transmission fluid level indicator.
- Wipe the transmission fluid level indicator with a clean cloth.
- Install the transmission fluid level indicator back in the transmission fluid filler tube until it is fully seated, then remove the transmission fluid level indicator. The transmission fluid level should be within the normal operating temperature range.
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Do not drive if below mark |
| 2 | Transmission fluid level at operating temperature 66°C-77°C (150°F-170°F) |
| 3 | Transmission fluid level at room temperature 21°C-35°C (70°-95°F) |