1989 Lincoln Town Car: How to Add Transmission Fluid

The transmission fluid in your 1989 Lincoln Town Car is responsible for lubricating and cooling the transmission components. Over time, the transmission fluid can become contaminated with metal shavings and other debris, which can lead to transmission problems. Therefore, it is important to check the transmission fluid level and condition regularly and to add transmission fluid as needed.

Checking the Transmission Fluid Level

To check the transmission fluid level, follow these steps:

Park the car on a level surface.
Engage the parking brake.
Put the car in neutral.
Locate the transmission fluid dipstick. It is usually located on the driver’s side of the engine, near the back of the engine.
Pull out the dipstick and wipe it clean with a rag.
Reinsert the dipstick into the transmission and pull it out again.
Check the fluid level on the dipstick. The fluid should be between the “min” and “max” marks on the dipstick.

Adding Transmission Fluid

If the transmission fluid level is low, you will need to add transmission fluid. To add transmission fluid, follow these steps:

Purchase the correct type of transmission fluid for your car. You can find the correct type of transmission fluid in your owner’s manual.
Locate the transmission fluid filler tube. It is usually located on the driver’s side of the engine, near the back of the engine.
Remove the cap from the transmission fluid filler tube.
Insert a funnel into the transmission fluid filler tube.
Add transmission fluid to the funnel, one quart at a time.
Check the transmission fluid level on the dipstick after each quart of transmission fluid is added.
Continue adding transmission fluid until the fluid level is between the “min” and “max” marks on the dipstick.
Replace the cap on the transmission fluid filler tube.

Tips

Check the transmission fluid level regularly, especially if you are experiencing transmission problems.
Add transmission fluid as needed, but do not overfill the transmission.
Use the correct type of transmission fluid for your car. Using the wrong type of transmission fluid can damage the transmission.
If you are not comfortable adding transmission fluid yourself, you can have it done by a mechanic.