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Question posted by Anonymous-158884 on May 29th, 2016

How To Check Transmission Fluid

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Answer #1: Posted by zzed41 on May 29th, 2016 11:35 PM

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Hi! Use the dipstick while the engine is running. If you do not know where it is, please see the video below. It has instructions on checking and adding transmission fluid.

http://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/2008_Buick_Lucerne_CXL_3.8L_V6/transmission_fluid/add_level

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