Auto trans leak
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Burning Brakes
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From: Alexandria VA
Auto trans leak
I was at Watkins Glen yesterday with my automatic C6 Z51 for some track time. Transmission kept overheating and was leaking fluid. What's the deal? How do I check the level in the transmission without going to a dealer?
I saw 1.2g a couple times though the uphill. Stock tires with 1.5 of negative camber. G meter must be wrong?
Thanks.
I saw 1.2g a couple times though the uphill. Stock tires with 1.5 of negative camber. G meter must be wrong?
Thanks.
Last edited by winstonc; Jul 5, 2005 at 08:23 AM.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Alexandria VA
Originally Posted by LS1LT1
Automatics and hard road racing generally don't get along too well...you might need to get a bigger add on trans cooler to run in line with the stock Z51 cooler.
If I add an addition cooler how do I check the fluid level?
Back to my question. Do I really have to go to a dealer like the owners manual says.
Thanks.
Last edited by winstonc; Jul 5, 2005 at 11:33 AM.
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From: Short Hills, NJ
Originally Posted by orangec6
how do I check the fluid level?
Back to my question. Do I really have to go to a dealer like the owners manual says.
Back to my question. Do I really have to go to a dealer like the owners manual says.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Alexandria VA
Originally Posted by LS1LT1
No need to go to the dealer, there is a drain/fill plug on the side of the trans (gotta jack up the car quite a bit to get to it) and if you unscrew it some fluid should leak out...if not then it might be a bit low and you should refill it (using a pump of some sort). I'm assuming that the leak you're experiencing isn't coming from that bolt though.
If I jack the car the tranny will not be level. Have to use a lift.
I drove 300 miles after I left the track and no leaks. Hope it was just a vent. I can't beleive that the tranny is totally sealed, since liquid expands when it gets hot.
Last edited by winstonc; Jul 5, 2005 at 04:03 PM.
