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...dip stick? when should i change the transmission oil in the manual kind

Look in the passenger side front wheel well. I should have clarified things for you. David S is exactly right. Also worth noting. Most commercial oil change shops will do a brief inspection of your cars fluids, and provide you with a print out of the condition and level of those fluids. A $40 oil change could save you costly repairs in the future by at least making you aware of any problems. I'm not saying that you have the same shop attempt to solve these potential problems. Sometimes it is as simple as buying the fluids on your own, and topping them up. If that is more than you are comfortable with, go to your local dealership, or go to a trusted and reputable mechanic shop.

Yeah, Above where the axle goes into the trans, the upper plug is the level check, the lower the drain. Foot note: Subaru manual trans have used dipsticks forever. Never is a long time.

get a manual for your car at your local parts store. most man. trans. need to be checked by removing a plug from the side of the trans. case (under the car) if grease runs out it is full, if not add some. BUT you will need to know which kind to use . i have found it a lot easier to take my vehicle to a quick lube store for a complete oil & lube job. it's a good idea to check your maintenence schedule for when to change fluids in engine, trans, radiator etc. etc. your manual will give you all this info. always make sure your veh. is on as close to level ground as possible, when checking your fluids, this helps give an accurate reading. unless you are mechanically inclined and know what you are doing. i strongly suggest that you use a lube store, as serious injury can result if you don't know what you're doing!!!!

Manual transmission don't have a dip stick -ever.==== DETAIL ====Please see this linkhttp://www.autozone.com/az/cds/en_us...foPages.htmYou are suppose to change them every 30K miles.To check it you basically you need to (a) jack up the car on Jack Stands.(b) find the FILL plug (see pictures). It looks like the drain plug except placed higher on the transmission (transaxle).(c) remove the FILL plug(d) with your finger in the fill hole (engine off), you should be able to feel the fluid. (e) if you cannot fill the fluid (up to the fill hole), then fill using long funnel.(f) use ONLY Honda Manual Transmission Fluid (MTF) or engine oil (10W-30 or 10W-40). In my experience, you should only need about 2 quarts max so use the best (Mobile 1). DO NOT use regular manual transmission fluid (TOO THICK).===One of the poster above said to just go to the Quicky Lube place. I used to agree until they screwed up and put regular THICK gear oil and screwed me up. So if you do decide to go to the quicky lube, make sure you tell them to use ENGINE OIL and ask again before leaving. If your gear shift really stiff, they messed up.Good Luck===Don't forget to vote for the BEST ANSWER - please - whoever it may be.FACT: You also get +3 points when you vote for BEST ANSWER

the dipstick is on the pasenger side of your car it is metal so you got to do it when your car is cold if not then u will burn your fingers i know this because it has happen to me about 3 times now but u should change it if it is really dark red like so dark that it is black or close too it the dipstick u have got to turn it u can't pull it out. it is right by the axle under alot of hoses.... oh yeah a good brand for Transmission fluid is lucas i use it in my car hope this helps