Directions for checking transmission fluid:

Drive vehicle 15 miles until warm.
Stop.
Leave vehicle running.
Pop hood and pull transmission fluid dipstick out.
Wipe clean.
Reinsert and take another look.
If fluid is in cross-hatched area, do not add fluid. If below cross-hatched area, add fluid until there is enough.
Make sure you add the proper fluid to the transmission.

 

Very good post,and correct too.But,I like to go one step further; I like to put the transmission in each gear before leaving it in park then checking it.

 

piperc-

This is alot better than your advice on checking engine oil in the engine section. Did you find a resource book?

 

no, i stated that from memory. my advice on checking the engine oil is not completly wrong