Re: V8 Q: How can you check auto tranny fluid?

["Randall C. Markarian" <asenna@accessus.net>]

WARATAP@aol.com wrote:

> In a message dated 97-08-04 14:16:15 EDT, George_Earle@chordiant.com
> writes:
>
> << Is there anyway for a non-dealer person to check the automatic
> transmission
>  fluid?  I know it's supposed to be sealed and it seems from my
> owner's
>  manual that it has a reservoir for safety, but I'd still like to be
> able to
>  check it myself.
>
>  George Earle
>   >>
>
> George,
>
> You can only check it yourself if you buy the necessary dipstick,
> which can
> be bought from your dealer (or Linda at Carlsen) for approx $80 (or
> less).
>  These cars did not come with them stock, but mine was fitted at one
> time
> from the previous owner.
>  
>  

Got mine for $18 from Carlsen!  
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Randall C. Markarian

1990 V8 Quattro
1996 Merc E320

Saint Louis, Missouri