trans fluid change?(help a.s.a.p.)

[rrab1]

guy's, changed trans fluid and filter today,6-15-02 I dropped the vb so I could get as much fluid out as possible. Every thing is back in place and no leaks and shifts the same but it is about 1/32nd over the full hash marks can it stay this way or what should I do I wont drive it any more till I hear from some of you, as always thanks in advance Don Barr

 

[CumminsPuller]

I Did the same thing!!!!!!!!

Don... ... I chagned mine earlier this week... ... And did the same thing... ... ... To be honest with you... ..... I wouldnt worry about it. I checked mine again last night and it was right on the MAX mark... ... I put about 1000 miles on it since the change and re-checking the level... ... . Just my $. 02 worth.



Jason

 

[rrab1]

Jason thanks , truck was not moving till I heard from some one Don

 

[LSMITH]

Don, depending on the temp of the trans fluid you could be significantly over filled. If the fluid temp was over 160* or so I would let it be, it is fine. If the temp of the fluid was under 140* I would drain about a half quart to a quart out and start checking again. If you are over or under by a half quart or so it really is not a big deal, When my trans temps are up around 215* or a little higher it reads about 1/4" above the max fill line, and at 140* it is just under the max line.

 

[rrab1]

LSMITH, this reading was at normal operating temp on the water temp guage I don't have a temp guage for my trans.

 

[CumminsPuller]

What LSMITH said... ..... Always make sure you are at a descent temperature for accurate checks.



Jason

 

[LSMITH]

Don, you can guestimate the temp of the fluid by placing your hand on the pan. If you cannot hold it on the pan longer than a second or two you are over 160. 3-4 seconds you are over 140, If you can hold it on the pan no problem it is not warm enough in my opinion. I do not have a transmission temp gauge either, but the infared temp gun is great. You can shoot the diffs, T-case, on and on. They are under $100 easily, and great to have around. Hope this helps.