The fluid levels are proper,being checked after the van is warm and while the engine is running. Motivates the van but fluid comes out of the fill tube! Tom Czerniak Tim High wrote: > > Are you following the proper procedure for checking the fluid level? > > You only check the level with the van running and with the transmission > up to operating temperature(after driving about six miles). If you are > checking it with the van off and cold I suggest not driving the van > anymore until you drain some fluid or you do risk tranny damage. > > Besides, since he just bought the van it wouldn't be a bad idea to > replace the fluid and the filter screen. > > Tim H. > Lake Tahoe, CA > 85 WWW custom camper(Katie Mae) |
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