Punketeer
New LVC Member
can someone please tell me, where to add the oil??
where do I put the transmission oil on a lincoln ls??
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daves2000ls
Dedicated LVC Member
IIRC, you pump it in the same spot you drained it from until it starts to drip. I'm probably wrong and if I am someone will surely correct me and we'll both learn something.
97stscaddy
Dedicated LVC Member
Transmission fluid has to be pumped in through a plug in the end of the output shaft housing. If you think the transmission fluid is low, you need to take the car to a dealer and have it diagnosed. If you just want to change the fluid take the car to a certified transmission shop or dealer to have it flushed.
Jim Henderson
Dedicated LVC Member
Both are right. You can fill thru a port on the side rear of the tranny, or thru the "drain plug". You open the drain plug and fill until it dribbles out. There is a pipe inside the drain plug that goes up into the pan to the correct fluid level.
It is a pita and in my opinion can lead to undiagnosed tranny problems. I love the manual saying wait until the light flashes and then take it is. In my opinion idiot lights flash only after it is too late to stop a small problem from becoming a big one.
My 2004 never had the flashing light but it did need a minor rebuild at 15,000 miles due to overheating and known tranny issues with this model.
Just my experience,
Jim Henderson
It is a pita and in my opinion can lead to undiagnosed tranny problems. I love the manual saying wait until the light flashes and then take it is. In my opinion idiot lights flash only after it is too late to stop a small problem from becoming a big one.
My 2004 never had the flashing light but it did need a minor rebuild at 15,000 miles due to overheating and known tranny issues with this model.
Just my experience,
Jim Henderson
southernls
LVC Member
Jim, do you check the fluid with the engine running and the car in park or with the engine off?
mikes04lincolnls
LVC Member
you check it with the car running and in park... the car needs to be LEVEL!! before you check it..
1LoudLS
Dedicated LVC Member
since you have to be under it, it can get a little dangerous if the car is not in park!
JoshMcMadMac
Dedicated LVC Member
Why do you think you need to add transmission fluid?
joegr
Dedicated LVC Member
It's been a few days short of four years since he last posted. I doubt you'll get an answer.
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
Keep an eye on the post date... advice that much later probably wont help too much... although he still might be waiting, it could happen
JoshMcMadMac
Dedicated LVC Member
G-RELL
FULLY DIPPED LS
lol, good catch! I usually check the dates, but saw it was May and moved on.
it could be its just been sitting there... waiting on an answer
