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Matt (Bigbassinbob)
| | Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 12:06 pm: | 
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Alright, I'm wondering what the proper fluid level is supposed to be in the auto transmission of my 95 disco V8. In the manual, it says the fluid should come between the two holes on the dipstick. My level is significantly higher than this, but I have been to 3 mechanic shops in the past year, and they all say they have checked the fluid level and it's fine. So, are these people just idiots or does some fluid need to be drained? And if it does, what's the best way to do this. Thanks.
-Matt |
jec
| | Posted on Thursday, August 15, 2002 - 02:31 pm: |
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Matt:
Are you checking the fluid cold, when the engine is first started after sitting overnight, with the transmission in park or neutral after shifting it through each gear for a couple of seconds? That is the correct procedure. Alternately, if the engine is at operating temp, the fluid should be no more than 19 mm above the top hole. If you need to drain some (and you should do it if the level is too high), crawl underneath when the truck is cold, loosen the drain plug, hold a pan underneath, roll up your sleeve, and carefully back out the plug with upwards pressure. When it is completely unthreaded, lower it a fraction of an inch. Fluid will spray out and it's messy, but you can drain a little. As I recall, it's only a pint of fluid between the two holes, so you don't need to take a lot out.
John |
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