i have a 96 z and my trans fluid is leaking out of my trans cooler i installed its to cold to fix right now. so how exactly should i check my fluid level ,i was driving for a while came home left car running and checked it and it was barely on 180 d on my stick there is 3 sections 180 warm hot i think correct me if im wrong anyways if all this sounds right how much should i add i hope this isnt to confusing thanks

 

Wait at least 30 minutes before checking the
transmission fluid level if you have been driving:
-When outside temperatures are above 90°F (32°C).
- At high speed for quite a while.
-In heavy traffic -- especially in hot weather.
- While pulling a trailer.

To get the right reading, the fluid should be at normal
operating temperature, which is 180°F to 200°F
(82°C to 93°C).

To check transmission fluid hot: Get the vehicle
warmed up by driving about 15 miles (24 km) when
outside temperatures are above 50°F (10°C).
If it's colder than 50°F (10°C) drive the vehicle in
DRIVE (D) until the engine temperature gage moves
and then remains steady for ten minutes. Then follow
the hot check procedures.

To check transmission fluid cold: A cold check is
made after the vehicle has been sitting for eight hours or
more with the engine off and is used only as a reference.
Let the engine run at idle for five minutes if outside
temperatures are 50°F (10°C) or more. If it's colder
than 50°F (lO"C), you may have to idle the engine
longer. Should the fluid level be low during a cold
check, you must perform a hot check before adding
fluid. This will give you a more accurate reading of the
fluid level.

To check the fluid hot or cold:
Park your vehicle on a level place. Keep the engine
running.
With the parking brake applied, place the shift lever
in PARK (P).
With your foot on the brake pedal, move the shift
lever through each gear range, pausing for about
three seconds in each range. Then, position the shift
lever in PARK (P).
Let the engine run at idle for three minutes or more.
Then, without shutting off the engine, follow these steps:

1.Pull out the dipstick and wipe it with a clean rag or
paper towel.
2.Push it back in all the way, wait three seconds and
then pull it back out again.
3.Check both sides of the dipstick and read the lower
level. The fluid level must be in the COLD area for a cold
check or in the HOT area or cross-hatched area for a hot
check.
4. If the fluid level is in the acceptable range, push the
dipstick back in all the way.

 

uh.. what about with a 6 speed?

 

For a 6 speed: Check it cold.
Remove the fill plug on the pass. side of the trans.
The oil should be just at the bottom of the hole.
If you can't see, put the tip of your finger in the hole, if it comes out with fluid on it your OK.