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How do I check my Ford Focus transmission fluid?
My friend is very handy with cars and he recommended I regularly check my transmission fluid to make sure it's at the proper levels. How do I check my Ford Focus transmission fluid?
Nick Kunze · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Checking the transmission fluid in your Ford Focus is easy—depending on what type of transmission your Focus is.
If you have a continuously variable transmission (CVT), these are transmissions with a closed system. They are designed to last the life of the car, about 100,000 miles, and drivers usually do not need access. If your Focus has a transmission leak or you suspect any other trouble, it is best to bring your car to a repair shop.
If you have the typical automatic transmission (model year 2012 or older) your Ford Focus should have a transmission fluid dipstick. It is located at the front of the engine compartment under the hood, close to the air filter housing.
Remove the dipstick, clean it off, reinsert it, and then remove it again to check the transmission fluid levels. If your fluid levels are too low, it’s time to change your transmission fluid.
Note that the above only applies to a Ford Focus with automatic transmission—a Ford Focus with manual or CVT transmission won’t have a dipstick.
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