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Car Forum / Honda Cars / May 2007Checking Tranny Fluid on 05 Civic Hybrid
I happened to check the dipstick on the civic with the engine off and it appeared low to me. My question is whether it's supposed to be checked with the engine running or not. And if so, how long should it be run before checking the level? Thanks..  SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > I happened to check the dipstick on the civic with the engine off and it > appeared low to me. My question is whether it's supposed to be checked with > the engine running or not. And if so, how long should it be run before > checking the level? Thanks.. what does it say in the owner's manual? > I happened to check the dipstick on the civic with the engine off and it > appeared low to me. My question is whether it's supposed to be checked with [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > -- > Posted via a free Usenet account fromhttp://www.teranews.com GENERALLY, you should check the oil with the engine off and cold. That's the only way to get an accurate reading of what's in the crankcase. Not sure why it would be different on a hybrid, but as Jim said, RTFM! ;-) Dan D '07 Ody EX Central NJ USA > I happened to check the dipstick on the civic with the engine off and > it appeared low to me. My question is whether it's supposed to be > checked with the engine running or not. And if so, how long should it > be run before checking the level? Thanks.. Lose your Owner's Manual? Warm car up completely by driving it. Shut engine off. Between 60 and 90 seconds after shutting the engine off, check the fluid level. Do not check before 60 seconds or after 90 seconds. No, I'm not kidding. If you need a top-up, do NOT use Dexron, only genuine Honda ATF-Z1. I am not kidding here either. SignatureTegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ See, that's why I asked...I have the manual, I've read the manual, but even so I have three opinions!! Thanks like I say I RTFM!! >I happened to check the dipstick on the civic with the engine off and it > appeared low to me. My question is whether it's supposed to be checked > with > the engine running or not. And if so, how long should it be run before > checking the level? Thanks.. SignaturePosted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com > See, that's why I asked...I have the manual, I've read the manual, but even > so I have three opinions!! Thanks like I say I RTFM!! so what does the manual say? >> I happened to check the dipstick on the civic with the engine off and it >> appeared low to me. My question is whether it's supposed to be checked >> with >> the engine running or not. And if so, how long should it be run before >> checking the level? Thanks.. > See, that's why I asked...I have the manual, I've read the manual, but even > so I have three opinions!! Thanks like I say I RTFM!!"Theodore Kaplan" <busmast...@hotmail.com> wrote in message Well, disregard mine, I did not see the word 'tranny' in the subject line! Thought you were talking about engine oil. Tranbs fluid needs to be checked warm, as Tegger noted. Dan D '07 Ody EX Central NJ USA |
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