How to top up autobox oil

[ukroy]

Hi Thanks for the response yesterday on checking oil. I have now done that & found it to be a little bit low.
Where do I put the oil in to the autobox & what oil would you recommend?

Thanks for any help.
Roy

[scanner]

It goes down the dipstick tube - you need a funnel and you must use ATF (Automatic Transmission fluid)

[ukroy]

Thanks, I did wonder if it went down there with it being such a thick tube.

So any auto transmission fluid will do then, thought it might have to have a special type.

Thanks a lot for the response.

[bigdaddycain]

If your existing ATF is a bright cherry red colour, then it's fine to top up via the dipstick tube with a non specific Automatic transmission fluid. Just steady as you go,and allow the fluid time to settle before re-checking the level. For a more accurate reading of the level, you'll need to get the box up to temp.

[francophile1947]

The recommended ATF is to Dexron 3 specification. I used Comma AQ3 from my local motor accessory shop - much cheaper than Halfords.

[bigdaddycain]

Yes indeed, thanks john, i'd forgotten the dexron rating....