Date:         Fri, 4 Jun 2010 07:54:48 -0700
Reply-To:     Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: auto trans final drive
Comments: To: Jeff Lincoln <magikvw@GMAIL.COM>
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make sure you get the tranny good and hot... drive up a big hill once
or twice after it's already at operating temp..
then check the level... check it a few times in a row wiping the
dipstick off carefully each time.

add 1/4 liter at a time so you dont over fill

J
On 4-Jun-10, at 7:47 AM, Jeff Lincoln wrote:

> Annie,
>
> I beleive any good quality ATF that is Dexron II or higher is
> acceptable -
> I'm sure you'll hear other advice on specific brands.
>
> As for filling it - you have to fill it through the dip stick tube -
> it's a
> pain unless you use a funnel.
>
> I've never done it but I have seen many warnings about over filling
> - so be
> careful.
>
> --
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
> '85 GL (Gertie)
> '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
> '86 (We call this one Scrap)
> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus