Transmission fluid level
November 2nd, 2020, 02:16 PM
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Transmission fluid level
I know you check it hot, but should you see some fluid on the dipstick when it’s cold? I put a TH350 in and I just want to make sure there’s enough fluid initially before I start it.
November 2nd, 2020, 08:20 PM
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Short answer is yes and what matt n chief said.
You should see fluid on the stick, ambient.
Everyone treats an automatic trans with kid gloves or ignores it,
Don't get too hung up on hot n cold levels. The delta isn't much, a pint at max for the **** (ballpark for Rocket Scientist). Too full can be worse than a pint shy.
One can learn what a normal level is cold just by knowing where OK is while hot. Look at your power steering dipstick for example.
Change fluid often, it's cheap Do one after the initial break-in for new parts.
Synthetic isn't a bad choice for a new trans. All previously enjoyed transmissions which started life on dino juice should keep it on dino juice.
You should see fluid on the stick, ambient.
Everyone treats an automatic trans with kid gloves or ignores it,
Don't get too hung up on hot n cold levels. The delta isn't much, a pint at max for the **** (ballpark for Rocket Scientist). Too full can be worse than a pint shy.
One can learn what a normal level is cold just by knowing where OK is while hot. Look at your power steering dipstick for example.
Change fluid often, it's cheap Do one after the initial break-in for new parts.
Synthetic isn't a bad choice for a new trans. All previously enjoyed transmissions which started life on dino juice should keep it on dino juice.
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