Date:         Mon, 23 Feb 1998 16:57:37 -0500
Reply-To:     Stephen Davis <sdavis@MAINE.MAINE.EDU>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <Vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stephen Davis <sdavis@MAINE.MAINE.EDU>
Subject:      changing auto tranny fluid
Comments: To: vanagon@likeminds.com
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Hey Volks,
        I'm starting my spring maintence on my new 85 and want to change the
auto tranny fluid.  I looked at the tranny and in the Bently but can't find
a drain bolt.  Help?  Bently talks about how to fill it and where but not
how to drain it (unless I missed it, which is possible).  Also, does anyone
have a suggestion on any hot auto tranny oil that will make my tranny last
forever.
        I am changing the oil in an attempt to cure a leak.  The tranny
seems to have oil all over it and the oil level is higher than the marks on
the dip stick(when warm).  I want to drain some out to bring it to the
correct level so I figured why not change it all since the van was new to me
and I have no idea how old the current oil is.  I checked the final drive
oil level and that seems ok.  The engine drips oil by the drain plug but not
to bad.  Any ideas on the tranny leak would be helpful.  TIA.
        I sent this to the old address the first time, I hope that doesn't
mess people up.

Thanks,
Thanks,

Stephen Davis
85 Westie