ATF Fluid Level
#1
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ATF Fluid Level
Hi everyone. Using the steps on this forum I have drained and filled my transmission twice over the last six months. I just did the second one last night and had a question. I carefully measured what went out and filled it back up, I actually did a little less because the first time it looked too full. After driving today I checked the fluid and once again it is pretty far past the second little mark on the dipstick. Should I be concerned at all?
#4
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Ok so I checked it last night after I drove to work. It looked low, so this morning I let it warm up, drove it and added about a quart of fluid. It looks about right, but it's still hard to tell the level. I also spilled a little out of my funnel which was also a bummer. This is frustrating. I'm still not 100% sure I got the levels right.
I'm a bit annoyed at my baby right now....
I'm a bit annoyed at my baby right now....
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You definitely don't need it to be in gear. In neutral or park is the normal procedure. Now, after a drain and refill you can shift through all the gears manually and go for a test drive. Then on a perfectly flat surface check the levels.
Last edited by Lavrishevo; 02-21-15 at 04:10 PM.
#11
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That was the procedure "back in the day" for GM TH and other domestic transmissions. The purpose was to make sure trans fluid circulated into and filled the torque converter. Just a short drive, get it fully warmed up to "operating temperature," stop, put it in park with engine running, then check.
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Ok I think I am ok. I added maybe another 3/4 quart and I think the level is about right. I will drive the car again tomorrow and check again. I think I am OCD, but I feel like I am feeling the car shift in second more than I did before? Could doing this drain cause that?
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