Oldsmobile 88-Steering Fluid/Transmission Fluid

There are many causes for this symptom.
Main suspects include:
worn out transmission
old fluid needs changed
valve body is dirty or clogged transmission filter
worn transmission or engine mounts
wrong transmission fluid added at top-up
shift solenoid broken

When I changed the transmission oil on my 88 Buick lesabre limited I took 6 qts of Dextron VI, and it is also wise to change the transmission filter. U can purchase the transmission filter kit from any auto parts store, not neccessarily the dealer. This is the best change for the vehicle.

more than likely it is just low on power steering fluid. system might have air in it now. so after fill power steering unit to proper level driver the car and check fluid level again. and add more if needed . I believe car should have motor running for when checking fluid, same as transmission.

which fluid?
the transmission holds just over 13 quarts, you need 7.4 quarts if you drop pan and change filter
oil change with filter is 4.5 quarts 10W 30.

You must locate the transmission dip stick. Look towards the rear near the firewall. It looks like the oil dipstick but larger. You fill up or add transmission fluid through the transmission dipstick hole.
Good luck and thanks for your question and I hope my suggestions help. burdfrenzy
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This is probably the transmission. Check the transmission fluid level to make sure it is at the appropriate level. If not add transmission fluid to reach the appropriate level. If this does not work then the gears may be burnt out in the transmission.

YOU SUPPOSE USE DOT 3 POWER STEERING FLUID.

Check the transmission fluid first to make sure there is enough in the transmission and it is not leaking out. Look at the fluid on the dipstick and smell it. If the fluid is not red in color or smells burned the low/reverse clutch pack in the transmission could be worn out. Wipe the fluid off of the dipstick onto a clean white rag, if you see a grey looking stain on the rag there may be metal particles in the fluid possibly indicating a failed planetary/sun gear set in the transmission. . .good luck.

Automatic Transmission, THM440-T4 Initial Fill..........6.1 quarts
Automatic Transmission, Total Fill
4 speed THM440-T4..........10.1 quarts

look at the left rear of the moter then look down