How do you check standard transmission fluid levels?

I have a 1998 Chevy S10 and would like to check the transmission fluid levels. How do you check the levels on a vehicle with a manual transmission.|||Let's start with the basics...first of all are you positive you are referring to a manual transmission? If so, then the answer is easy. If not, read the owner's manual. For an automatic transmission, park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Start the engine and allow to warm up to normal operating temperature. Raise the hood and look for the brightly colored dip stick near the firewall. The transmission should be in park when checking fluid. Also check the color and smell of the fluid. Dark red to almost black is an indication of trouble and a burnt smell is another indication of problems.





Now for the manual transmission. There should be a small pipe-type plug on the side of the gear case. Simply remove the plug. If no oil runs out, add oil until it does. When full, replace the plug. Check the owner's manual for the correct lubricant, but I think I used to use the heavy rear-end oil (about 80wt). Good luck.|||No offense meant. There are a lot of very vague questions here and some people don't have a clue what they're even asking. I just try to cover all the bases. Thanks for the rating.

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|||THERE SHOULD BE A DIP STICK WITH A YELLOW OR RED O-RING HANDLE.


MAKE SURE YOUR CAR IS ON A LEVEL SURFACE


POP THE HOOD AND LOOK FOR IT


IF YOU STILL CAN'T FIND IT CHECK YOUR MANUAL


GOOD LUCK|||Girl! look at the transmission dip stick and see how close it is to the line.|||Hello - Do not believe there is a need to check transmission fluid levels since transmission fluid is only used in cars with automatic transmissions. Find a user manual and/or call a Chevrolet dealer.|||CRAWL UNDERNEATH THE TRUCK, PULL TH E DRAIN PLUG OUT AND STICK YOU LITTLE FINGER IN THE HOLE. THE 90 GEAR OIL SHOULD BE LEVEL EITH THE BOTTOM OF THE HOLE. OH THE DRAIN PLUG IS A SQUARE HEADED LOOKING BOLT ON THE SID OF THE TRANSMISSION.|||i dont know|||dipstick, will have a hot or cold reading level|||If I'm not mistaken it is contained and there is no need to check it.|||girl most of the dip sticks here no nothing about standard transmissions, it is a square plug about 1/2 up the side of the transmission, remove it, the fluid level should be at or near the bottom of the check oil plug hole.|||On the side of the transmission case under the truck is a plug. It is about half way up the side. It should either have a 3/4" square male end or a 3/8" female end. The trans uses either auto trans fluid or a 90 weight gear oil. Check your manual or call a dealer.|||the transmistion will have a 7/8 drain plug mid way up the case loosen the plug and put your finger in the hole if oil is on your finger or runs out when you pull the plug then its full if not the put some 85w90 gear oil in it|||it depends on what type of car you have let me know and i'll tell you|||you will need to get under your s10 with Cristen wrench and take out the level plug it shod be in the side of the Tirane the fluid shud be with in 1/4 1/2 inch of plug hole if low you will need to top it off with 80/90 weight gear oil it wood be better if you wood have it done at the same time you have your s10 severed at repair shop