Adding Transmission Fluid?

[markymark30309]

I have on 03 with the V6 and had the trans serviced not too long ago but after checking it i think I need to add some. With that being said I see the red knob on the top right of the motor but seems I need to remove lots of stuff to get to it? Anyone know who to get to it with out removing anything unnecessarily.

[BNaylor]

You do not need to remove anything. After removing the red cap just use a funnel with a long hose attached to replenish the ATF (Dextron-III). Since there is no dipstick you need to verify level is correct. So see the link below.

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[markymark30309]

Well thats the thing, I tried to get to the red cap but its like under the exhaust piping and between the air box. I cant even get my hand to it to turn it.

[BNaylor]

Originally Posted by markymark30309

Well thats the thing, I tried to get to the red cap but its like under the exhaust piping and between the air box. I cant even get my hand to it to turn it.

Man, how big are your hands? Get someone with smaller hands to do it. I have no problems getting to it. Just go in from the front between the battery and exhaust pipe crossover.

[markymark30309]

Well i am not a lard ass by no means. It looks like i will have to remove my battery because its VERY tight for some reason on mine..I am sure we have the same setup but will go in from the battery area first. thanks.

[BNaylor]

I wasn't implying you were. Some people have big hands and arms so I can see difficulty getting to the filler cap. If removing the battery is helpful to you then do it. All I was saying is you can get to it without removing any parts. Our layout should be identical. See pics below. As I mentioned earlier I have no problems getting the cap off as you can see by the pic and without removing the battery. I used my left arm/hand and I am right handed.