Checking transmission fluid.

[EngineerSam]

I forgot, do I check the transmission fluid when the engine running?.. or when the engine is turned off?
I know I check it when it's warm, but I forgot if it's ir it's on or off.

 

[LWB250]

Running (at idle, of course) in P or N and at operating temperature. Like 20-30 minutes of drive time, not a quick spin around the block.

Dan

 

[EngineerSam]

Thanks, I thought so but wasn't sure.

 

[LWB250]

Thanks, I thought so but wasn't sure.

Better to ask than to get it wrong....some of us have short term memories.

Mr. Short Term Memory

Dan

 

[EngineerSam]

I checked it and it's a little low that's my next job is the change transmission fluid.

 

[EngineerSam]

It's only low because I had to replace both trans cooler rubber hoses.

The good news is the car only has one leak left.... The damn washer fluid bottle!! Arrgg!
I replaced both bottle rubber gaskets and it still leaks!

I'm thinking the motor leaks now not the actual hose.

But no oil leaks anywhere! And I'm pretty proud of that because it was bad!

 

[gsxr]

Yep... the washer pump motors start to leak. Many a rubber grommet has been replaced followed by contributions to the swear jar afterwards. If you have a Mityvac that can produce pressure, you can test the pumps, as leaky ones won't hold pressure if you pump up one port while blocking the other.

No oil leaks is definitely a win though!

 

[gerryvz]

Enjoy it while it lasts !!!

 

[Trae]

My 92' has a small leak from the selector shaft seal. (If that is what it is called.)