Date:         Mon, 8 Sep 2003 11:07:22 -0500
Reply-To:     ok artguy <okartguy@HOTMAIL.COM>
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From:         ok artguy <okartguy@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      ATF Capacity in replaced trans (90 GL automatic)?
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I had some trouble this weekend due to incorrect/misleading info in the
Bentley manual. I spent saturday and sunday replacing the auto trans in my
'90 and getting it ready to roll.  In the section on removing and replacing
the trans, Bentley lists the ATF refill capacity at 2.6 quarts, which seemed
low to me. I filled it to that level and, predictably, the trans slipped a
bit during the test run. I then referenced the appendix, which lists the
capacity at 3.2 quarts! I refilled to that level, and the trans no longer
slips, but the fluid still is not registering on the dipstick. I'm assuming
the Bentley is not accounting for the torque convertor refill. Any idea how
much more I need to add? I don't want to overfill it, but I don't want to
burn it up, either! I'm not driving it until I get the correct refill level.
Any insight would be much appreciated.

JJ
Oklahoma City

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