Transmission "boot up"

[ZoNiE]

We don't have a transmission category?



I have a 2009 V8 STA with the 6 speed. In the morning just after staring the truck, it sometimes takes a while for the trans to build pressure to move. Since this damn thing has no easily accessible dipstick, and the dealer says the level is fine, in the afternoon, when it is hot and i bring it in for an oil change at the quick lane I'm wondering if it is low on fluid. Feels like the torque converter drained out.



Also, mornings are about 90* right now, so it isn't "cold", really.



Anyone have this issue?

 

[EddieS'04]

There is a dip stick. It is under the cap where the dip tube should be. It is not fun. You have to check the level when hot and running in park. The cat-convertor is right there. I deep burned the muscle on my hand. I was checking a freinds and I had a leather glove on. That is why my skin didnt burn, but the heat still got to the muscle fibers in my hand. The burn felt like a deep bruise. Soo be careful.