whats the transmission oil level on a 1995 toyota tercel suppose to be on HOT or COOL?

kathy m · 24 Jun 2010, 04:40 pm

I have the words HOT and COOL on the transmission dip stick, The word HOT is 1st then the word COOL is under Hot. If I add transmission oil which word is it suppose to be on, HOT or COOL. Seems like if you adding oil it should move up to the word Hot cause COOL is under hot. Please forgive me, I am empty headed when it comes to cars.

Kat

jo2154jim · 24 Jun 2010, 04:41 pm

Those are for when you are checking the level, If your car has just been driven and its hot, when you check it, it should be at the HOT line.

If you check it when its cold, it should be at the COLD line.

If your car is hot and you check it and its below the HOT line add some. Same goes for when its cold and its below the COLD line, add some.

If you are still confused check it in the morning, B-4 starting it and if its below the COLD line, add some.....just don't over fill it.

don r · 24 Jun 2010, 04:48 pm

Check under both conditions and the car needs to be on level ground. The cool mark is for when you put fluid in after changing the fluid and the transmission is cold. That lets you at least have enough fluid in to make it work. After you get the transmission hot and the fluid expands, check for the hot level, and if the level is low, you need to add more to bring it up to the hot mark. Be absolutely certain you only use transmission fluid recommended by the manufacturer. Using the wrong fluid can damage the transmission. Like the other guy said, do not overfill the transmission.

whats the transmission oil level on a 1995 toyota tercel suppose to be on HOT or COOL?

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