This 2004 s60 is new to us, getting it from our Grand Daughter. It's the 2.4 engine, with 170,000 miles.
Where is the transmission dip stick?
How is the fluid checked?
Thank you, Tom

 

the transmission dip stick is on the drivers side, between the radiator and the transmission housing - way down low - you may need a flashlight to get a better look to find a yellow handle. To check you pop out the dipstick and you'll see two lines one for cold and one for warm. First you check that the fluid is at the cold line then after driving the car for 10-15 minutes you check to see that its at the warm line. You should be able to find a vid on Youtube. Also when you pull the dipstick out, wipe it on a white paper towel. The color should be reddish-brown. If its approaching brownish-black then you may want to do a drain/fill to get some clean fluid in there and to see if there's any debris in the pan. To add fluid, you need to have a long neck funnel (like 2 feet long ) you can find them at Autozone etc or online.

 

Thank you, mt. In my 60 years of checking transmission fluid, I've never seen a dip stick so well hidden. Tom

 

 

Thank you, Stewart. At age 75, the absence of transmission check Info in the owners manual is unbelievable. Memory loss comes with age. Must have been old ones doing the manual. Tom

 

unless you have signs of fluid leaks, I wouldn't suspect a low fluid level, even at 170K miles. With that said, I also personally believe the tranny fluid should be drained/filled periodically - I've done mine at 100K and noticed the difference. For a new purchase, its a good best practice to refresh all fluids - brake lines, coolant, power steering (I use the turkey baster method) and tranny - unless the maintenance records or fluid color indicates its been recently done. Everyone changes oil so that's a given.

 

Transmission fluid level was okay, mt, but the color and smell didn't seem right. I went in with a glove on and a long sleeved shirt. I've concluded its position is in favor of mechanic service, not the driver. In my day, I changed all the vehicle fluids, but now just down to engine oil and filter, engine and cabin air filters. I'm scheduling to have it done, as well as the AC serviced, for it worked only for awhile during our last drive. Tom

 

My engine air filter cover does not cover the filter all the way. Of the 3 tabs at the back of the cover the middle one does not seem to go in so about 1/4 inch of the filter can be seen, Is that a problem? Otherwise i have no problem when driving but i've read somewhere that air could leak out if that cover is not fully sealed/closed. My arrogant sibling lifted the cover a bit to look at the filter and that was the only way he could get it back on.

 

make sure the filter is properly seated first, then make sure no clips or hoses are in the way - you should be able to reseat the cover with a minor bit of feel around wiggling.. sounds like the cover is not properly seated.