# Why Transmission Dipsticks Are Being Removed From New Cars

> Car enthusiasts are really no different from open source programmers or home DIYers. All of them like to pop the hood on their respective toys, root around to figure out what's wrong, and then fix it themselves.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/2070695/why-car-transmission-dipstick-removed/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6963ee5765ed6d2f5f95e689)
- **Published:** 2026-01-11
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #being #cars #dipsticks #removed #transmission #around #different #dirty
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