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Offline keith

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Over filled auto tranny
« on: August 23, 2009, 06:25:20 PM »
My 3 speed auto has been reading at the low end of the warmed up scale when warm.  I added probably 6 ounces of fluid today and now it is up to the flexible part of the dipstick.  Can I just take off one of the hoses that goes to the radiator at the radiator to allow a little to drain out?  I am not driving it until I get this corrected.  I know too much fluid can cause the tranny seals to leak.

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Re: Over filled auto tranny
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2009, 07:53:54 PM »
yes you might have to start it, whats wrong with the drain plug on the pan?
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Re: Over filled auto tranny
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2009, 03:42:36 AM »
yes you might have to start it, whats wrong with the drain plug on the pan?

There is no plug on the pan.

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Re: Over filled auto tranny
« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2009, 06:01:39 AM »
I think I might be able to get some long fuel line tubing and suck some out through the dipstick tube.  I'll try that tonight.

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Re: Over filled auto tranny
« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2009, 08:10:33 AM »
Yeah, you can get some fluid out either way... drawing it out of the fill tube is easier I think... & having it overfilled can be worse than leaking seals, it can froth the fluid & cause pressure loss, which will ruin the tranny.
But, my next question is: Have you already dropped the pan & changed the filter & fluid? This is often neglected on auto trannys & a clogged filter will ruin it real fast too. I know you just bought this 1... for me a tranny flush/filter change is on top of the list for newly bought vehicle. If you haven't already, I'd do that 1st & then refill to proper level. The cost of a tranny filter/gasket/fluid is a lot less than rebuilding a tranny. It's cheap insurance.

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Offline keith

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Re: Over filled auto tranny
« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2009, 08:36:16 AM »
On my old 90 I did replace the fluid.  On this one the fluid is bright pink so it looks like it has been done at some point in the not too distant past.  I should plan to do it though.

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Re: Over filled auto tranny
« Reply #6 on: August 25, 2009, 05:56:40 AM »
I got a siphon with 6 foot of clear hose, a pump bulb and another foot of hose.  The pump wasn't all that useful, but I was able to suck on the short end like a straw and draw fluid up into the bulb without letting it go into the short hose.  I took out about 3 ounces and the level appears to be correct.

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Re: Over filled auto tranny
« Reply #7 on: August 25, 2009, 12:49:14 PM »
That is a pretty good way to do it.  I have used pumps that are designed to pull oil from the oil pan on boats with some success.  The little electric ones tend to burn out with heavy use though.  :D
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Re: Over filled auto tranny
« Reply #8 on: August 31, 2009, 02:23:18 AM »
i have used one of those "mity vac" hand vacuum pumps that you use for bleeding brakes, for the exact same problem, it worked great.
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