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    When checking the transmission fliud in a car transmission, is the motor running, with the car in Park, or is the engine shut off?

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    +1  Views: 1962 Answers: 5 Posted: 12 years ago
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      Engine running. Don't wear loose clothes. You don't want to get your clothes caught by the fan!

      12 years ago. Rating: 5
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        Motor running,and go threw the gears a few times before checking,and like clu said don't wear loose clothes.

        12 years ago. Rating: 5
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          I was taught neutral but that's been a couple years ago and things change.

          12 years ago. Rating: 3
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            Colleen

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            Neutral (with emergency break on) is correct.
            commented 12 years ago
            ClevelandRick

            Yes you are right,I just forgot to say that in my answer.
            commented 12 years ago

            motor should be running, in park.

            12 years ago. Rating: 1
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              allso better if motor is hot

              12 years ago. Rating: 0
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