Re: Auto Trans Fluid Changes...

[jtrealty@xxxx]

The correct procedure for checking the fluid level is in the Workshop 
Manual G:04:02. I would also add that before checking move the gear 
selector through all positions. As for finding the exact mark, I first 
remove the dipstick and wipe it off. Then I reinsert, wait about 2 
seconds and remove holding the dipstick horizontal. Look at both sides 
for the first dry spot from the bottom, this is the level in the 
trans. It is BAD to be too high or too low. Don't forget on automatics 
you also must check the level in the final drive. Refer to G:05:01 
for the correct procedure to do that. Without dismantling the trans 
about all you can remove is 2 qts.
David Teitelbaum
vin 10757



--- In dmcnews@xxxx, pbmain@xxxx wrote:
> Newbie question here..
> 
> When changing the Auto Trans fluid, the workshop manual mentions 
> draining, then adding 2 Qts of oil, then "add additional fluid to 
> bring th efluid level to the proper mark on the dipstick". 
> 
> How much over the 2 qts is typical to add? I added just over 2 qts 
> and it seems ok, but with all the marks on the dipstick and the fact 
> that it doesn't seem real clear cut on where exactly the level is on 
> the dipstick (it's pretty much everywhere on that thing)...I just 
> wanted to make sure I was in the right ballpark.
> 
> Pete