In the interim, though, you can check your car's transmission fluid levels yourself. This article will provide step by step ...

Without transmission fluid, your car's gears could essentially grind to a halt. If you suspect an issue, go to your mechanic but in the meantime, you can check the fluid levels yourself.

If your vehicle doesn’t have a dipstick/fill tube, verifying its fluid level will either be done by means of a check-plug hole on the side of the transmission or by the use of an electronic scanner.

and don't add all of your fluid right away. Then, start the engine and check the transmission fluid level. Read the dipstick in the same way that you would an oil dipstick. If the level is within ...