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Adam M
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1/21/2003
15:22:48

Subject: Transmission fluid check?
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hey i need to check the level of my tranny fluid in my 97 5.2L v8 5spd Dakota. there is no dipstick in the engine bay and i looked under the truck and cant find a place where fluid can be added? any replies will help.



Troy
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1/21/2003
18:28:05

RE: Transmission fluid check?
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There should be a drain/ fill plug on the side of the transmission case itself. Crawl under the truck and look again.



Adam M
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1/21/2003
20:28:05

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thanks, il check it out.



4wDakota
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1/22/2003
11:23:22

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Read your manual, it's got a dipstick.

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Adam M
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1/22/2003
14:10:02

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i read the manual and it says something about checking the filler plug, but i cant find it. also im 99&% sure that there is no trans fluid dipstick. any other place i should check?



4wDakota
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1/22/2003
14:37:58

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Are you sure you're not thinking of the transfer case, it has a fill plug and no dipstick

Transmission dipstick -VVV- The yellow handle against the firewall




98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's

4wDakota
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1/22/2003
14:39:10

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Oops, just realized you're a 5 spd.

Sorry

98 CC 4x4, 5.2 Auto 3.55LSD
3" Body Lift, 1" Torsion Bar Lift, 33" BFG A/T KO's

crystal matt
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8/30/2010
21:41:29

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How do I check my tranny fluid level to make sure it is filled enough I don't have the owners manual and my problem is I am hving a hrd time changing gears



crystal matt
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8/30/2010
21:43:02

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How do I check my tranny fluid level to make sure it is filled enough I don't have the owners manual and my problem is I am hving a hrd time changing gears



huh
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8/31/2010
08:31:31

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You say check trans fluid but yet mention you have a
hard time changing gears?

Which leads me to ask,
This an automatic or a stick?????



Marty
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8/31/2010
11:41:44

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Maybe it's a 5 speed automatic



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