Fluid Level Check: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: The vehicle should not be driven if the fluid level is low or internal failure could result.

NOTE: If the vehicle has been operated for an extended period of time at highway speeds, in city traffic, in hot weather, or pulling a trailer, the fluid must cool down 30 minutes to obtain an accurate reading.

This vehicle is not equipped with a fluid level indicator. An incorrect level may affect the transmission operation and can result in transmission damage. To correctly check and add fluid to the transmission, refer to TRANSMISSION FLUID LEVEL CHECK in this article.