What type of transmission fluid do i use its a little low

22's answer as to location is correct. Check the fluid after the vehicle has warmed up and with the engine running. Check your manual for fluid type if any is required (should be type "F"). Do not overfill as it will not help. If fluid is a qt low you ahould check transmission lines going from radiator to the tranny as there is a leak somewhere. Also look around the transmission pan for leaks. Slipping of the transmission is the most obvious indicator of low fluid, stepping on the gas but the transmission doesn't push you faster. Hope this helps. GT

Thanks for choosing FixYa and welcome to the site. If I was you, I would go ahead and change the transmission fluid and filter. The bubbly fluid may be a sign of water or moisture. If it was driven with little fluid, there may be damage. I would inspect the outer part and check for leaks. Slipping when you first pull out could be a sign of low fluid. Then again, you may have transmission issues. If it is possible, try to get codes off your computer. If not, I would change the fluid and filter to see if that helps. If it doesn't, I would advise you to see a transmission shop.

Are you refer to put it in reverse then you have to rev the engine to get it to move?

It's a good chance that you have a leak and the transmission is low on fluid,check the fluid with the engine warm and running in park or nutral,if its low. Add the correct type of fluid through the trans dip stick tube.. .a little bit at a time until the level is in the normal range. If this does not solve the issue, the pump in the transmission may be going out.

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Often the cause is low transmission fluid. Follow the instructions in your manual for checking it, because unlike checking your oil level, checking transmission fluid levels require that the vehicle is running.

Please, by no means do this check if you are uncomfortable doing it. Have a "gearhead" friend that you trust or a mechanic show you how.

Most manufacturers ask that you start the car, and while holding down the brake pedal, slowly shift through reverse and then all your forward gears, then place the car back in park.

Next (with the car running- CAREFUL!), find the transmission dipstick under the hood, pull it out, and wipe it off. Put the dipstick back in, pull it out and check the level. If it is low, you need to add some transmission fluid of the type specified by your manual into the dipstick hole (you will need an inexpensive transmission fill funnel), a little at a time, and keep checking it as described above until it is at the FULL mark.

It is important to note that the dipstick is marked FULL HOT (car is warmed up) and FULL COLD (car is NOT warmed up) because transmission fluid expands quite a bit and overfilling is bad for your tranny!

I own a Jeep with a Chrysler "straight six" engine (one of the best motors ever!) and my transmission slipped because of low fluid - I added a bottle of "transmission stop slip and stop leak" fluid to it and topped off the remainder with the proper type of transmission fluid, and now, seven months later, I do not lose any tranny fluid and it shifts great! The stop leak is more expensive, but IMHO it is worth the cost.

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On most cars you put the transmission fluid down the same tube where you check the level. You want to ad just enough fluid, putting too much fluid in will do as much or more damage than running it a little low. On your dip stick there is an area usually mark min and max you want your fluid in between these lines. On most vehicles the difference between min and max is about 1/2 pint. There should also be printing on your dip stick telling you what type of transmission fluid to use.

You most likely have a small leak,but be sure to check it in park,when engine is warm.It will not be correct,if it is not checked like this,a little low on transmission fluid is most likely not the problem.I would have the car checked for a bad vacuum in the engine compartment.Also,have the timing checked,these will have a big effect on the transmission to shift,and smooth.

First, check your owner manual to see what type of transmission fluid your car requires. Raise your hood and locate your ATF dipstick. Make sure your fluid really is low. Do that by wiping your dipstick clean and reinserting it and pulling it back out. Check your marking level. If it is low it will show in the marking. If it is low insert a funnel and add no more than a pint of automatic transmission fluid. Reinsert your dipstick and check level again. To much/to little fluid can mess up your transmission. If not really sure take your vehicle in to be serviced

You may be low on transmission fluid. When your fluid is low or is old it makes the shifting a little rough. It can cause grinding or just make it hard to shift from gear to gear. I would get the fluid checked to see if it is low. You need to consult an owners manual to find out what kind of fluid it requires. There are many different weights and types and if you use the wrong one you can damage seals on your transmission.

Have your transmission fluid checked it sounds like the fluid is a little low .When this happens the fluid shifts away from the sump in the transmission and it will lose it's prime allowing the transmission to disengage .Sometimes it only take 1 quart low to make a difference:).

Absolutely; Automatic transmissions will slip for a number of factors but the the #1 cause is low fluid level closely followed by very old and brown fluid. Recomended fluid is MerconDexronII. Best of luck.
Greg