Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Check
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Automatic Transmission Fluid Level Check
I need to check the level of the transmission fluid on my 1967 Jaguar 'S' Type 3.4l automatic.
Can anyone tell me how to do this please as I understand that it's not quite as simple as checking the engine oil and needs to be done with the engine running?
I'm no expert at anything mechanical so would appreciate any advice going.
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I'm not familiar with 60s vintage specifics, if there are any, but the rule of thumb is....
Yes, check with the engine running and, preferably, with the fluid hot.
Start engine, select all the gears momentarily, return gearshift to "P", remove diptsick, wipe, reinsert dipstick, remove dipstick, check reading.
Most dipsticks have a minimum and maximum marking, and if the fluid level is between the two, you're OK.
If the level is below the minimum, add fluid a pint at a time until it is. Wait a couple minutes each time before rechecking.
If the level is at or above minimum don't try to top-off unless the fluid is HOT. Drive the car 10 miles or so and check the level, adding fluid a pint at a time.
The transmission fluid expands when hot so it's easy to end up with too much if you top-off with a cold transmission!
Cheers
DD
Yes, check with the engine running and, preferably, with the fluid hot.
Start engine, select all the gears momentarily, return gearshift to "P", remove diptsick, wipe, reinsert dipstick, remove dipstick, check reading.
Most dipsticks have a minimum and maximum marking, and if the fluid level is between the two, you're OK.
If the level is below the minimum, add fluid a pint at a time until it is. Wait a couple minutes each time before rechecking.
If the level is at or above minimum don't try to top-off unless the fluid is HOT. Drive the car 10 miles or so and check the level, adding fluid a pint at a time.
The transmission fluid expands when hot so it's easy to end up with too much if you top-off with a cold transmission!
Cheers
DD
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I'm not familiar with 60s vintage specifics, if there are any, but the rule of thumb is....
Yes, check with the engine running and, preferably, with the fluid hot.
Start engine, select all the gears momentarily, return gearshift to "P", remove diptsick, wipe, reinsert dipstick, remove dipstick, check reading.
Most dipsticks have a minimum and maximum marking, and if the fluid level is between the two, you're OK.
If the level is below the minimum, add fluid a pint at a time until it is. Wait a couple minutes each time before rechecking.
If the level is at or above minimum don't try to top-off unless the fluid is HOT. Drive the car 10 miles or so and check the level, adding fluid a pint at a time.
The transmission fluid expands when hot so it's easy to end up with too much if you top-off with a cold transmission!
Cheers
DD
Yes, check with the engine running and, preferably, with the fluid hot.
Start engine, select all the gears momentarily, return gearshift to "P", remove diptsick, wipe, reinsert dipstick, remove dipstick, check reading.
Most dipsticks have a minimum and maximum marking, and if the fluid level is between the two, you're OK.
If the level is below the minimum, add fluid a pint at a time until it is. Wait a couple minutes each time before rechecking.
If the level is at or above minimum don't try to top-off unless the fluid is HOT. Drive the car 10 miles or so and check the level, adding fluid a pint at a time.
The transmission fluid expands when hot so it's easy to end up with too much if you top-off with a cold transmission!
Cheers
DD
Much appreciated.
I'll give it a go!
Kindest regards
Bruce
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Add the fluid slowly after checking as stated in the above posts, the dip-stick is very long and flexible
and will always give a low reading, then all of a sudden it will be over full.
I use the "type-F" fluid per the book in my 1965 3.8-S, the seal sweller slows down the leaks LOL.
The generic ATF will speed up the leaks.
and will always give a low reading, then all of a sudden it will be over full.
I use the "type-F" fluid per the book in my 1965 3.8-S, the seal sweller slows down the leaks LOL.
The generic ATF will speed up the leaks.
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I'm not familiar with 60s vintage specifics, if there are any, but the rule of thumb is....
Yes, check with the engine running and, preferably, with the fluid hot.
Start engine, select all the gears momentarily, return gearshift to "P", remove diptsick, wipe, reinsert dipstick, remove dipstick, check reading.
Most dipsticks have a minimum and maximum marking, and if the fluid level is between the two, you're OK.
If the level is below the minimum, add fluid a pint at a time until it is. Wait a couple minutes each time before rechecking.
If the level is at or above minimum don't try to top-off unless the fluid is HOT. Drive the car 10 miles or so and check the level, adding fluid a pint at a time.
The transmission fluid expands when hot so it's easy to end up with too much if you top-off with a cold transmission!
Cheers
DD
Yes, check with the engine running and, preferably, with the fluid hot.
Start engine, select all the gears momentarily, return gearshift to "P", remove diptsick, wipe, reinsert dipstick, remove dipstick, check reading.
Most dipsticks have a minimum and maximum marking, and if the fluid level is between the two, you're OK.
If the level is below the minimum, add fluid a pint at a time until it is. Wait a couple minutes each time before rechecking.
If the level is at or above minimum don't try to top-off unless the fluid is HOT. Drive the car 10 miles or so and check the level, adding fluid a pint at a time.
The transmission fluid expands when hot so it's easy to end up with too much if you top-off with a cold transmission!
Cheers
DD
Many thanks for that advice. It mirrors what was told by someone else a long time ago and had forgotten!!
Kind regards
Bruce
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Good to see you've got that sorted out.
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