transmission fluid/adding?
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transmission fluid/adding?
Where or how do you check the fluid level on the automatic transmission? And where do you add the fluid? My transmission is making a slight wine type noise at high speed, I thought I'd check the fluid, but where? Input please?
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Re: transmission fluid/adding? (bujinvett)
I havent had to on my car yet but I would expect you check and fill thru the dip stick. what is your tranny temp. if over 200 change the fluid to synthetic. most regular tranny fluid is mineral spirts, it breaks down fairly easily the synthetic will give you better lube and cooler temps.
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Re: transmission fluid/adding? (bujinvett)
The car needs to be raised (high enough to crawl under the back) and running at normal operating temperature, Crawl under the back of the car (with it still running) and you will see the fill plug on the left side of the transmission pan, remove the plug and pump fluid in until it starts to overflow from this hole.
Thats it plain and simple, well not so simple. :cheers:
Thats it plain and simple, well not so simple. :cheers:
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Re: transmission fluid/adding? (runamuk)
runamuk is correct!
***NOTE*** Make sure that ALL if the dirt and grit is removed from the plug and the area around it prior to removing the plug!!!!! Any dirt that gets into the trand is BAD!!!!!! Synthetic fluid is the way to go! It a good upgrade and will improve how your trans preforms.
BC
[Modified by Bill Curlee, 10:19 AM 12/21/2003]
***NOTE*** Make sure that ALL if the dirt and grit is removed from the plug and the area around it prior to removing the plug!!!!! Any dirt that gets into the trand is BAD!!!!!! Synthetic fluid is the way to go! It a good upgrade and will improve how your trans preforms.
BC
[Modified by Bill Curlee, 10:19 AM 12/21/2003]
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Re: transmission fluid/adding? (bujinvett)
GM powertrain engineers recommend against using synthetic ATF. Use only Dexron III dino oil. You should change the fluid and filter every 20k miles or less. This requires removal of the pan, take it to the dealer for service. To add fluid, get a hand pump and a 1 gal bottle.
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Re: transmission fluid/adding? (BHP)
GM powertrain engineers recommend against using synthetic ATF. service. .
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Re: transmission fluid/adding? (carpe dm)
In my personal experience my old '99 C5 had an A4 problem. Dealer had to dispatch a GM engineer to fix. The first question from him was; "Did you put-in ANY synthetic ATF, as this will void the warranty." I said no, it is stock. He explained that syn. ATF is not compatible with the band, clutch friction material and will cause slippage. He also went on to say the syn. ATF was not good for the M6 trannies either (carbon blocking rings and slippage).
Some of the tranny builders like FLP also do not recommended syn. ATF. If you keep your tranny temps under 200* and change the ATF regularly, Dex III is fine.
Some of the tranny builders like FLP also do not recommended syn. ATF. If you keep your tranny temps under 200* and change the ATF regularly, Dex III is fine.
