E4OD Fluid Fill after Reinstall
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The truck has been checked multiple times while running all saying that the fluid level is too high. HOWEVER, I have yet to put it in 1 or 2, and have only put it in P,R,D,N (although that shouldn't matter because 1 and 2 are just manual Drive, no?)
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When in 2 you fill the intermediate band servo, the intermediate clutch, the coast clutch, and the passages leading to them. Moving to 1 actually doesn't fill any other clutch, so that one can be skipped.
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That makes sense. Let me try that and see if it is still reading too high of a level. How long is it safe to run with overfilled fluid? Will a quick run around the block hurt? Also and had not mentioned this as I figure it did not matter but I have installed the TransGO E4OD HD-2 Tugger Kit on this transmission (Yes it was done correctly, I followed each step of the video carefully. I should also mention that before rebuilding the transmission, I had tried to simply drain the fluid (not a flush, so probably got abt 7 qts out) and then refill with 7 more qts (approx) and it also said it was WAY overfilled like now. Obviously since it was rebuilt (including new solenoid and everything) no residual fluid was left in and it went in dry (except for clutches and torque converter)
Edit: Quick run around the block and the fluid still appears way too high (picture coming)
Edit: Quick run around the block and the fluid still appears way too high (picture coming)
Last edited by 96150; Apr 8, 2023 at 11:11 AM.
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I apologize for wasting everyone's time. It turns out I had not properly secured the dipstick in both mounting spots upon reassembly. I had of course mounted it via the bellhousing bolt, but forgot to attach it via the stud and nut in the engine bay. I loosened the bellhousing bolt and pulled the dipstick over upon which I threaded the nut onto the stud in the engine bay, securing the dipstick tube in both spots. Finally, I retightened the bellhousing bolt. The angle of the disptick tube went from a roughly 70 degree angle (relative to the ground) to an 80 degree angle and thus the fluid level was correct and appeared at the proper line. Although I doubt anyone will make the same dumb mistake, I hope somebody will find this useful in the future. Thanks for all the help!
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