checking trans fluid
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Laughing Gas
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checking trans fluid
I did the coonhunterjoe's shift kit a few days ago and really havn't driven my truck for a while. I checked the fluid and it was barely on the stick.
What drive selection should i have the shifter in when checking it? Should it be in P or in N?
What drive selection should i have the shifter in when checking it? Should it be in P or in N?
Last edited by mustang_gt_350; Sep 6, 2007 at 04:05 PM.
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Laughing Gas
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thanks.
Any tips for adding to it to keep the fluid that is in the dipstick tube from showing up on the stick? it takes forever to add and let it all drain down so that it doesnt get on the stick on the way in and out of the pan.
Any tips for adding to it to keep the fluid that is in the dipstick tube from showing up on the stick? it takes forever to add and let it all drain down so that it doesnt get on the stick on the way in and out of the pan.
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From: Florence,SC
I would appreciate a tip on that also! I guess we will just have to go with the old but proven method:
pull,wipe,dip,pull,read,wipe,dip,pull,read,wipe,di p,pull,read,wipe,dip,pull,read,
wipe,dip,pull,read,wipe,dip,pull,read,wipe,dip,pul l,read,wipe,dip
pull,wipe,dip,pull,read,wipe,dip,pull,read,wipe,di p,pull,read,wipe,dip,pull,read,
wipe,dip,pull,read,wipe,dip,pull,read,wipe,dip,pul l,read,wipe,dip
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Laughing Gas
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the part that sucks the most is getting the fluid that hasnt drained down the whole way showing on the stick. But maybe thats why ford used the dimples maybe the fluid that touches the dip stick doenst touch the dimples?
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From: Simpsonville, SC
Originally Posted by WMRiceman
Procedure is to check the level while in "P". Prior to checking, move the shifter through all positions. This is all done while the truck is running.
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I had the same problem and ended up checking it and driving over the course of 3 days I was finaly able to satisfy myself . It will definatly show in the dimples when it is at that level.
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