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Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
Historical mailing list - Cary Chiang
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 05:03:36 +0200
...I checked the ATF level on the dipstick, and found the level to be very high, about 5.5 inches above the "cold" level...
Re: ATF Oil Cooler ?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 27 Oct 2002 21:15:47 -0500
...I would think 3 quarts of atf in the coolant would be noticeable. Is your coolant level rising? Also, I would think the leak...
Re: ATF level
Historical mailing list
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 14:47:58 EST
...Does anyone know how much fluid it takes to raise the level from the bottom > mark to the top? I need to add fluid...
Re: Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
Historical mailing list
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 10:24:31 EDT
...your diff fluid is probably leaking into your AT part, contaminating the ATF and causing the level to rise.. check your diff fluid!!!! chris
Re: auto trans final drive
Historical mailing list - Annie
Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:03:18 -0700
...The automatic section uses Dexron ATF > and you fill it through the dipstick tube. You must have the van sitting on > a level surface...
[Syncro PS] Which fluids are best?
Historical mailing list
Sun, 12 May 1996 15:09:35 -0300 (ADT)
...early any ole Dexron Mercon ATF, late the same >import guy sells Pentosin made Audi/VW compatible fill for $10/qt. >Beats the crap...
Re: Spewing ATF from dipstick
Historical mailing list - craig cowan
Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:26:39 -0500
...d23haynes57@hotmail.com> > wrote: > > > ATF needs to be checked with the engine running, everything warm, and the > > van level. Driven the fluid in the...
Sad and depressed
Historical mailing list - Michael
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 20:18:29 -0400
...Checked atf. Nothing. This winter replaced engine oil, diff oil and gasket and coolant as well as threw in some atf. Just moved the...
Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
Historical mailing list - Mudd \"Not Jack\" Sparrow
Sun, 22 Feb 2015 08:03:49 -0800
...in my '87 2WD overhauled last month, I > noticed the ATF fluid level creeping up. I've only driven the vehicle three > or four...
85 Vanagon Mech. Questions
Historical mailing list - Pat Sullivan
Wed, 17 May 1995 09:22:50 -0700
...Does the ATF somehow start to splash out when the level gets low? Any help in diagnosing these problems would be appreciated. Also, what...
Re: Autotranny
Historical mailing list - Scott
Wed, 11 May 2016 12:19:57 -1000
...what does reading the ATF dipstick show ? level ? ...condition, color, smell ? etc. Scott On 05/11/2016 10:51 AM, John Rodgers wrote: > This...
Re: ATF Oil Cooler ?
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Sun, 27 Oct 2002 16:08:37 -0500
...In any case, the mystery of the 3 quarts of ATF continues. I am not sure what 3 quarts of ATF in 20 quarts...
ATF Capacity in replaced trans (90 GL automatic)?
Historical mailing list - ok artguy
Mon, 8 Sep 2003 11:07:22 -0500
...Bentley lists the ATF refill capacity at 2.6 quarts, which seemed low to me. I filled it to that level and, predictably, the...
Re: ATF
Historical mailing list
Sun, 14 Dec 2014 12:20:06 -0500
...but should the engine be running for an accurate level? yes just like any other car out there. running warm in park.
Re: Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
Historical mailing list - Lloyd McClelland
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 09:40:31 -0700
...I checked the ATF > level on the dipstick, and found the level to be very high, about > 5.5 inches above the "cold" level...
Re: A/T problems -- fluid level high
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 22 Feb 2015 12:00:06 -0500
...A/T problems -- fluid level high After having the auto transmission in my '87 2WD overhauled last month, I noticed the ATF fluid level...
84 automatic trans reseal
Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
Sun, 29 Oct 2000 13:50:23 -0600
...I began, about 3000 miles ago, seeing the ATF levels increasing, and ATF leaking from being overfilled. Sure enough, the axle section was being...
Automatic transmission leak
Historical mailing list - Danny C
Sun, 5 Apr 2009 08:53:52 -0700
...on level ground, put it into 1st then neutral) I was at Nappa so I went in a bought 2 quarts of ATF. I...
Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:01:59 -0400
...Make sure the fluid level is correct. Things warm van level, engine running, level between the marks. If not recently serviced, change the ATF...
Re: Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Tue, 16 Aug 2005 06:40:14 -0400
...I checked the ATF > level on the dipstick, and found the level to be very high, about > 5.5 inches above the "cold" level...
Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:10:49 -0500
...urban legend? >After the ATF is drained, what's the easiest way to refill and check the level? >I've heard of a 17mm...
ATF
Historical mailing list - Stan Shapiro
Sun, 14 Dec 2014 08:15:54 -0800
...I know you check the automatic trans fluid with the engine warm, but should the engine be running for an accurate level? I am...
Re: ATF in DIFF!
Historical mailing list
Fri, 24 Dec 2004 20:04:03 EST
...usually its the other way around, diff fluid leaking into trans, and ATF level reading way full, while diff is bone dry. a diff...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:27:38 -0400
...I am going to have the mechanics pump out the ATF fluid and then refill it with the proper level. I think this is...
Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:47:20 +0000
...the nearest gas station and topped up the ATF fluid. Checked the oil and water levels and all appeared well, so I drove the...
ATF level
Historical mailing list - Trooz
Tue, 29 Jan 2008 11:34:07 -0800
Does anyone know how much fluid it takes to raise the level from the bottom mark to the top? I need to add fluid...
Re: Sad and depressed
Historical mailing list - KI4TLF
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 19:59:20 -0500
...Checked atf. Nothing. This winter replaced engine oil, diff oil and gasket and coolant as well as threw in some atf. Just moved the...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:08:49 -0400
...AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto Were you checking the ATF level with the engine running...
Re: vanagon trans slipping
Historical mailing list - Daniel Rotblatt
Tue, 25 Oct 2011 13:09:25 -0700
...baseline :-) I'm waiting to check the level of the ATF - unfortunately, there's no level ground around my house. I have to drive...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:18:24 -0400
...AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto Proper checking is done on a level plane, while hot...
Re: ATF levels
Historical mailing list
17 Sep 96 06:29:15 PDT
Rick - Know nothing about VW ATF, and little about my Ford's ATF, but I never found another way to get fluid into AT...
'87 Vanagon GL ATF Cooler
Historical mailing list - alancshearer
Mon, 12 Feb 2007 06:30:49 -0800
...It was a milky white pink color, somewhat foamy, and the level was considerably higher than it should be. I've put the van...
Re: How to change ATF in 90 Vanagon
Historical mailing list
Mon, 9 Jun 1997 13:42:01 -0400 (EDT)
...Buy a new filter(really just a screen) and seal and ATF. 2. In a clean, level place (perhaps put a plastic tarp under...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:21:09 -0400
...AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans > Malfunction, 88 Auto > > Proper checking is done on a level plane, while hot...
Re: Automatic Trans. problems; Advice Needed!
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Mon, 15 Aug 2005 22:19:24 -0700
...Fluid Levels in AT and Final Drive > Or it could be that the PO simply overfilled the tranny and never had > any service on...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:54:54 -0400
...While >>>the engine is still hot I check the ATF level, I see a hair on the end, but >>>it was pretty try. >>> >>>So...
Re: Auto Synthetic fluid recommendation needed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 2 Jan 2016 22:35:05 -0500
...When checking the ATF level it is extremely important for the van to be fairly level, especially side to side. ATF fluid being warm...
Re: Automatic transmission leak
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Mon, 6 Apr 2009 01:30:34 -0400
...on level ground, put it into 1st then neutral) I was at Nappa so I went in a bought 2 quarts of ATF. I...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:31:58 -0400
Were you checking the ATF level with the engine running and while in park or neutral? Mike robertmstewart wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I have a...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:12:48 -0400
...Mike Collum at collum@VERIZON.NET wrote: >> >> >>> Were you checking the ATF level with the engine running and while in >>> park or neutral? >>> >>> Mike...
Flush PS?
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:31:31 -0500
Due to low level, not too low, before I add more ATF I was thinking of flushing system since hasn't been done since...
Re: Radiator/Coolant/Overheating Issues
Historical mailing list - Karl
Tue, 8 Sep 2009 21:41:52 -0400
...get to the level sender. I'll try to dig out those covers...thanks for reminding me. No way for ATF to be around...
Re: auto tranny final drive
Historical mailing list
Wed, 26 Jan 2000 12:34:02 EST
...if youre leaking ATF, and the fluid level on your atf dipstick is fine - then you have a bad seal between diff and final...
Re: ATF Capacity in replaced trans (90 GL automatic)?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 8 Sep 2003 21:38:32 -0400
...Bentley lists the ATF refill capacity at 2.6 quarts, which seemed >low to me. I filled it to that level and, predictably, the...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:42:22 -0400
...on 7/20/06 10:31 PM, Mike Collum at collum@VERIZON.NET wrote: > Were you checking the ATF level with the engine running...
Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
Sat, 4 Sep 2004 12:53:00 -0700
...urban legend? > > >After the ATF is drained, what's the easiest way to refill and check > the level? > > >I've heard of a 17mm...
Re: ATF and Final Drive
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Thu, 5 Dec 2002 20:53:01 -0800
...However, the ATF level is <DIV></DIV>> > >always just fine. So does the dipstick for the ATF not reflect the level...
Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:26:33 -0400
...the nearest gas station and topped up > the ATF fluid. Checked the oil and water levels and all appeared well, so I > drove the...
Re: question on 1990 power steering fluid and lower hose replacement
Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
Sat, 14 Nov 2009 06:32:54 EST
...Just fill the reservoir, run the engine, turn the steering wheel full lock left and right then check the level in the reservoir and...
Re: The hits keep coming
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 9 Apr 2016 11:51:18 -0700
...a level surface. You have ATF in the diff. The AT has a pump and functions using hydraulic pressure. You are pumping ATF into...
Re: How to wash engine
Historical mailing list - Bob Donalds
Mon, 24 Apr 2000 15:34:56 -0400
Carrington, Tom wrote: > > I have heard of changing the oil, but substitute one of the quarts of oil > with ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid. Supposedly...
Re: Sad and depressed
Historical mailing list - Michael
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 22:09:03 -0400
...Checked atf. Nothing. > > This winter replaced engine oil, diff oil and gasket and coolant as well as > threw in some atf. > > Just moved the...
Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - Bob Anderson
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 10:46:26 +0000
...the nearest gas station and topped up > the ATF fluid. Checked the oil and water levels and all appeared well, so I > drove the...
Re: Auto Transmission Fail (Pics)
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:45:09 -0400
...After driving about that same amount again, the level was still the same but no bubbles. Maybe the level too high causes the ATF...
Re: Automatic transmission leak
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sun, 5 Apr 2009 13:14:15 -0400
...on level ground, put it into 1st then neutral) I was at > Nappa so I went in a bought 2 quarts of ATF. I...
Re: can't go forward
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sun, 16 Jun 2013 16:39:08 -0400
ATF fluid level has to checked with the engine running. Low level can cause these symptoms, (intermittent operation) and do a lot of damage...
AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 21:52:49 -0400
...While the engine is still hot I check the ATF level, I see a hair on the end, but it was pretty try. So...
Re: Automatic transmission question--slipping
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 19:52:50 -0700
...you check the ATF level with the engine running, trans in Park, van sitting fairly level, and warmed up is better. It's very...
Re: Mechanical Challenge
Historical mailing list - harald_nancy
Mon, 15 Nov 1999 22:35:06 -0800
...When that happens, the auto tranny pumps ATF into the differential section of the final drive. That is easily detectable by checking the fluid...
Re: Sad and depressed
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Wed, 30 Mar 2016 18:04:32 -0700
...Checked atf. Nothing. This winter replaced engine oil, diff oil and gasket and coolant as well as threw in some atf. Just moved the...