pache

I have a simple question. How or where does one pour or check the transmission fluid in this truck (automatic)? I accidently drained the wrong fluid when I was doing an oil change. I went to autozone and other auto part stores and all they said that it must have a dip stick where one checks and pours the fluid. I looked and looked and nothing the only dip stick I see is the one for the motor oil. After that I called a mechanic and he told me to look for a plug on the left side close to the firewall. I found one with a yellow top I wonder if that is it and if it is how does the top come off? Is there a trick to it cause I couldn't take the top off. Even if I did I want to know if the one I am describing is the one.
Thank you,
Alfredo Portales

da rodi ho

the rodeo's don't have a dipstick, to drain or fill the atf fluid you'll have to do it all under the car. there's two bolts on the bottom of the tranny pan and the center one is to drain, and the one higher up, which is next to it, is to fill

matthew46

I have a 2002 LSE Rodeo with 80K on it, at 19K it bucked and hopped its way into the dealership only for them to ask me if I had done any work on the transmission. Why would I have, it was still brand new. They stated it was low on transmission fluid and then told me it was a sealed unit. At 40K the shift selector switch went haywire and was subsequently covered by warranty as the first time. Now at 80K it started slipping in first gear. After readind many excerpts on this forum, I pull the fill plug and nothing trickled out, so I put in 3 1/2 quarts of Dexron III ATF using a $8 pump from Walmart because the filler plug is upside down, ingenious. Didn't want to have it flushed as it may dislodge some gunk into the smaller holes and then it would need to be replaced. If I change it somewhat consistently, the detergent in the new stuff will work its way through the old stuff over time. Anyway it works fine now. I ordered the new filter & gasket and will drain and fill this weekend. I'll be sure to change it more often now. Thanks for all the advice. Great forum, saved me $100s, maybe $1000s of dollars.

2eyefishclaw

dont forget when these things are filled they need to be running and in neutral

matthew46

Yes, I forgot to add that I did have the engine running and in nuetral.