jruzziconi

I have a 1953 Oldsmobile super 88. Can anyone tell me where the transmission fluid reservoir is located?

1970cs

I am no expert on this era, but it's always contained by the transmission housing either automatics or manual. As a general rule, automatics usually have a dipstick (my alero is auto no dipstick a check plug) and manuals are a check plug on the side of the transmission case.

I hope that someone with this era of car will chime in.

Pat

Tedd Thompson

The transmission fluid is checked and filled through the dipstick filler tube . This should be located on the lower passenger side (right) of the engine, kinda back in a hole and may be a little hard to see at first. I use a flexible funnel and that seems to help in getting the fluid in the transmission and not all over the car.....Tedd

oldolds88

my 49 has a hole in the floor above the plug/dipstick, to check and add trans fluid to. while we are on old trans, what fluid is compatible with the older units? my manual says in an emergency i can use 20 wt non detergent oil, but only temperary. what is correct to refill with?

redoldsman

Use Dexron II.

rustyroger

Wow!, I'd never heard of an automatic without a dipstick before today.


Roger.

1970cs

http://ww2.justanswer.com/uploads/mc...evel-Check.pdf

Proper procedure for checking fluid level.

Tedd Thompson

http://chevy.oldcarmanualproject.com...4655hmt16.html Try this link it shows both the earley and late versions of the hydramatic.....Tedd

oldolds88

thanks,wondered if i could se that or type f.

rustyroger

Thank you.
A dipstick seems to be a better idea, I guess it was a manufacturing cost cutting move to just have a plug.



Roger.