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Jun 22, 2020 | 02:37 PM

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onehundred80

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Re: Fluid leak

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Originally Posted by Brian P

You need a special dipstick that didn’t come with the car to measure the fluid level, right?

Yes or a long zip tie has been used before. You can remove the red fill tube locking cap again if you remove it as explained in a few posts here.
You can buy the dipstick from China for about $7 or get the same think in the US for $40 or so.

Jun 22, 2020 | 06:45 PM

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GraphiteGhost

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Re: Fluid leak

BE VERY CAREFUL, the fluid you buy. Make sure it is rated for the CROSSFIRE transmission or you'll need a new transmission very soon (if the wrong stuff is added).

Jun 23, 2020 | 07:19 PM

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Brian P

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Re: Fluid leak

Alright, I have the part & the right fluid. Where do I find a dipstick for the transmission fluid? Any links to a cheap one would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Jun 24, 2020 | 03:17 AM

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Brian P

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Re: Fluid leak

Okay, I ordered this one... I hope that it works.

Aug 4, 2020 | 04:35 AM

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Brian P

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Re: Fluid leak

I just wanted to say thank you all for the information... We (aka my sweet grease monkey wife) got under the car and replaced the part. There’s been no leak in over a day and I’m going to owe her a romantic evening (no worries there). 😁🍻