My fiero is running ok again after getting my Oxygen sensor replaced. Now
I
want to check the transmission fluid level, and replace the fluid. I have
already picked up the Dexron III ATF fluid, and was told by Advance
Autoparts that I need about 4 quarts. I opened up my Fiero and found this
dip-stick:
http://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/underside/1.jpg
The picture above is the transmission dipstick right? Well, it is
apparently stuck or there is some method to removing it that I couldn't
figure out looking at it for about 5 minutes. What is the trick to
removing
it? Also - the pipe the stick is in looks kind of big, at least big
enough
to pour the fluid in the pipe the dip stick resides in, is that how you
refill it?
Below are some more pictures of the bottom of my car. It appears that
transmission fluid may be leaking out somewhat. Is this typical? Are
there
any common causes / easy solutions I can do myself about this? The car
does
have 140,000 miles on it but has been fairly well maintained and the
engine
runs well.
Where is the drain plug in the following pictures so I can empty the
contents of the transmission fluid reservoir?
http://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/underside/1.jpghttp://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/underside/2.jpghttp://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/underside/3.jpghttp://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/underside/4.jpghttp://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/underside/5.jpghttp://www.charlottepinball.com/fiero/underside/6.jpg
I don't know much about cars except this thing has really cost me some
money
since I bought it and anything I might be able to learn or do myself
through
the help of anyone on this group sure would be appreciated!
Thanks
Andy
