Transmission fluid overflowing
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Transmission fluid overflowing
I was told that the manual transmission takes about 3.7 qts of tranny fluid. Once I got to about 3.5 the fluid started leaking out as I rushed to put the plug back in it. Does this mean that its plenty full? Im scared that I didnt get enough in it with some of it leaking out. A friend of mine told me that its better to be a little low in tranny fluid than to much? He also said that it wouldnt hurt the car if it was a few oz's low. I know I got over 3qts in it im just not exactly sure how much over 3qts. Any advice it greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Landisville PA
The placement of the fill plug was designed to prevent you from over-filling. When it starts coming out the fill plug - it's full.
A few ounces low or overfull isn't gonna make much difference.
That's under the assumption that your vette is *level* (or close) when you fill it up.
The rule of thumb (from the experience I have) - It's bad to overfull and it's bad to underfull.
A few ounces low or overfull isn't gonna make much difference.
That's under the assumption that your vette is *level* (or close) when you fill it up.
The rule of thumb (from the experience I have) - It's bad to overfull and it's bad to underfull.
