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Old Oct 24, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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transmission fluid check
I know this is a dumb question,but do you check the tranmission fluid in a c6 warm in park or in neutral
 
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In park ~ warm
 
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Read the dip stick, it tells you "ck warm in park", at least on my 77.5 351M.

Also ck out the Chilton or Haynes manual at the local parts store great intro to maint and basic how to.
 
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Thank you twisted wrench for the short answer.
 
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