Would you also happen to know how to go about getting the amount of fluid to proper level, is there a drain plug?
Having checked the level yesterday, I noticed it was above the MAX fill line. The last time the transmission was serviced was about a year ago and maybe about 5000miles driven.
Thank you for any information and help you can send my way.
2006-11-17 08:23:29 · 11 answers · asked by Good Guy 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It is not good to have "too much' fluid in the transmission, but it depends on how much the "too much" is also.". You will notice that there are two "levels" indicated on the stick, --- one for hot, and one for cold! The fluid expands as it gets hot so it will naturally raise a little on the stick when it is hot!
Now! If there is an excess of fluid in the transmission, it tends to blow the seals out (something you don't want, - as you have to
"remove the transmission to replace the front one!) It would be to your advantage to get it back down to reccomended level to prevent problems in the future! You may be able to remove one of the "oil cooler lines"- usually one side of the radiator (on end), -you may just be able to get it "real loose", and start engine, and let a bunch drip out into a pan (epa satisfaction)--. after some has run out (maybe a half pint or so), - tighten fitting,- start engine, - run through "gears" from drive to revese, and then put in park, let engine keep running (if you read it with engine not runnng it will give you a "false overfull indicartion)! you can now pull dipstick , -wipe it off,and put it back, (pull agan),-and it will tell you haw much you have left in transmission. Removing up to a pint, - (oil) will still reach the "stick"- so you can see how much you need to put back in!-- Or take out yet!
Adendum,-- I just read "you have to drop the pan". This is probably not nescessary, besides siphoning (impractical, but it works). loosening or removing a oil line to oil cooler, -- Most transmissions have at least a couple bolts that go through into the transmission "cavity area", -- you would have to talk to somebody that works on them, but they should be able to tell which ones do! Remove one of these bolts, and it will run out the hole too, -- You want to clean up the bolt, -- preferably about half way in, and put on silicone, then tighten,--- or maybe a rubber "o'ring"- very thin and,- right diameter would "seal" it up so it doesn't "drip"!
2006-11-17 08:41:37 · answer #1 · answered by guess78624 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm assuming the vehicle was level and the dipstick not distorted in anyway? The fill plug is normally at the maximum level on a transmission, they are usually vented so the overflow will hopefuilly just drip out instead of pressurizing and causing the seals to leak, usually on the tail around the output shaft. If this is a automatic transmission did you check it before running the vehicle up and down through the gears to circulate the fluid? That is why it usually says "Check While Hot" on the dipstick. (Most automatic vehicles have a transmission fluid cooling system that is next to your engine radiator). I can't think of anything except maybe a fouled up filter or coolant system preventing flow to cause a false reading.
2006-11-17 08:46:17 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Transmission Max
2016-12-12 10:58:31 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the reservoir container on top of the master cylinder. Only fill to the max line. Keep in mind that if it's low you may need a brake job soon or there may be a leak in the system. The fluid is not just evaporating!
2016-05-21 23:26:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
to remove fluid without dropping the pan, you could use a long thin hose, like vacuum hose. push it down into the fluid fill and create a vacuum (suck or use a turkey baster) at the other end of the hose and draw out an amount of fluid.
another thing most transmission fluid is checked while the engine is idling, warm , in park, and level.
the fluid needs to be circulating when checked
2006-11-17 08:35:48 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the trasns pan does not have a drain plug in it you will need to drop the pan. Good time to put a new filter and pan gasket on. I like to add a very small magnet to the bottom of the pan to collect metal fragment. This keeps them from returning through thr trans again
2006-11-17 08:27:04 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If its not too much over the MAX line it shouldnt cause any problems.
Too much can blow out a front or rear seal.
There is no drain plug...you would have to drop the transmission pan.
2006-11-17 08:27:50 · answer #7 · answered by Hmmm... 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
too much is better than too little
there should be a drain plug at the bottom of the tranny pan if not you will have to drop the pan and reseal it before putting the correct amount in
2006-11-17 08:54:54 · answer #8 · answered by Slappin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
this depends on how far about it it is a lil is OK but too much will damage the internal work of the trans it wont let if shift right it will caus leaks from too much pressure a lot of thing could go wrong from too much fluid in it i have about a half of pint too much in my truck now it wont do anything if its just a lil bit over
2006-11-17 08:28:40 · answer #9 · answered by realkool01 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
remember to check tranny fluid with the car running and in park.if still over full, a little is ok a lot take some out
2006-11-17 15:17:49 · answer #10 · answered by bela k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋