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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 04:45 PM
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Checking Transmission Fluid

I Have a 1990 F-250 and i need to know where is my transmission fluid dipstick?

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Old Nov 14, 2004 | 05:14 PM
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It is on the passenger's side of the engine near the back. It probably has a white or black handle on it.

To check your fluid park on a flat level surface. Get the transmission up to operating temperature. PLace the tranny in park then shift to reverse (hold in reverse for 3-5 seconds), then shift to neutral (hold it there for 3-5 seconds) then shift to drive and hold it there for 3-5 seconds. Then shift back to park but stopping in all the gears for 3-5 seconds again. Then check your level. Add fluid into the dipstick tube if required.

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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 02:05 PM
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Thanks! Man I would of never Seen it if you did not tell me where it was at lol.

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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 02:08 PM
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No problem! And Welcome to FTE! Look, you already learned something!

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Old Nov 20, 2004 | 02:29 PM
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Yep!

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