![]() ![]() Here are some of the reasons why it’s going to be more difficult, more risky, and therefore not such a good idea to check fluid levels yourself on these newer style transmissions: If you still want to “do it yourself”, you’ll have to be very careful to follow the manufacturer procedures exactly to avoid damage to your car and reduce the risk of personal injury. With the newer “no dipstick” style transmissions, there are quite a few different procedures that will be involved. There are some “DIY” (do it yourselfers) who have been checking transmission fluid levels on their own for years. Year 2005 and up Chrysler models with a NAG-1 transmission are an example. Some vehicles in this category actually have a special tool that is used like a dipstick to check the fluid level but then is removed. Here’s a quick list of some vehicle models that could have a transmission without a dipstick and require a “no-dipstick” fluid level check: ![]() Limiting access by eliminating old style filler tubes makes sense to reduce their liability. If a vehicle that’s under warranty is damaged internally because the owner or a mechanic overfills the transmission, the manufacturer may end up having to pay for the repair. Making automatic transmissions with no transmission dipstick seems like a strange thing for manufacturers to do, but looking at it from their point of view might make sense. No Transmission Dipstick No Transmission Dipstick ![]()
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