Auto Transmission Fluid in 2.5L Outback

[Adam Helberg]

OK, I found the dipstick for the auto transmission fluid in my 2.5L 2002 Outback. My level is at the lower end of normal. Now where do I fill extra fluid and is it important that the fluid added be of the same brand as what's in the car?

Adam

 

[Tony Hwang]

Hi,
If you checked with engine cold, that sounds normal.
You check it with fluid in operating temp.
Tony

 

[Edward Hayes]

Your owners manual will tell you how to check the fluid level when warm/hot which is the preferred way. The recommended AT trans fluid is Dexron (3 or
2). It is very easy to over fill which is a no no. Eddie

 

[Adam Helberg]

Hi,
If you checked with engine cold, that sounds normal.
You check it with fluid in operating temp.
Tony

With all respect this does not answer my question, which is: where do I add extra fluid and can I mix brands?
Adam

 

[Edward J. Neth]

Through the dipstick tube, and I'd stick with one brand rather than mixing them.

With all respect this does not answer my question, which is: where do I

add extra fluid and can

 

[Edward Hayes]

Be sure and use a DEXRON 2 OR 3 rated AT fluid. Eddie

 

[Adam Helberg]

Be sure and use a DEXRON 2 OR 3 rated AT fluid. Eddie

Thanks to everyone. Adam

 

[Edward Hayes]

My under standing is that Ford and GM (dexron 1) had 2 percent whale oil in the mix. Later AT fluids do not. Eddie