Adding Transmission Fluid
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Adding Transmission Fluid
1973 F100, 390 C6 transmissions.
The transmission leaked often, so I changed the pan and filter; and about 2 qts came out. I added 3 qts, the dipstick still doesn't even register yet.
Before, I start adding additional transmission fluid. Is there a proper way to add it?
I assume, let the transmission warm-up, add one qtr, and shift through the gears, repeat?
Is the Capacity 7 qtrs ?
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The transmission leaked often, so I changed the pan and filter; and about 2 qts came out. I added 3 qts, the dipstick still doesn't even register yet.
Before, I start adding additional transmission fluid. Is there a proper way to add it?
I assume, let the transmission warm-up, add one qtr, and shift through the gears, repeat?
Is the Capacity 7 qtrs ?
Thank you,
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I can't think of any other case where I'd suggest a snake oil, of magic fix whatever you want to call it but there is one that's impressed me many times. try a bottle of Lucus Transmission tune up. it helps the transmission out and it really does seal up most leaks . not all but most.
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Well it probably doesn't go into gear because it is so low. If mine is more than a quart low, it won't go into gear at all. Keep adding it until you see it on the mark and then it should go into gear.
You are using type F fluid right?
You are using type F fluid right?
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1973 F100, 390 C6 transmissions.
The transmission leaked often, so I changed the pan and filter; and about 2 qts came out. I added 3 qts, the dipstick still doesn't even register yet.
Before, I start adding additional transmission fluid. Is there a proper way to add it?
I assume, let the transmission warm-up, add one qtr, and shift through the gears, repeat?
Is the Capacity 7 quarts?
The transmission leaked often, so I changed the pan and filter; and about 2 qts came out. I added 3 qts, the dipstick still doesn't even register yet.
Before, I start adding additional transmission fluid. Is there a proper way to add it?
I assume, let the transmission warm-up, add one qtr, and shift through the gears, repeat?
Is the Capacity 7 quarts?
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