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Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:15:20 -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: Replaced auto tranny doesn't work. Advice needed!
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:13:43 -0700
...you could also drop the ATF pan and see what it looks like in there. ( you personally checked the ATF level yourself right ? Van...
Re: Mystery of the ATF amount
Historical mailing list - Mark Dorm
Fri, 18 May 2001 22:42:50 -0700
Huh? Remove dipstick? But thats in the engine compartment for checking the ATF level isn't it? All that comes out when I pull...
Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Mon, 23 Sep 2013 09:33:47 -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: In Missoula, overfilled oil
Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
Wed, 4 Aug 2010 10:06:51 -0600
...Oil and ATF fluid levels read good, no change after 240 miles of farting around Flathead Lake. Leakage does not smell of gear oil...
Re: The hits keep coming
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 9 Apr 2016 16:54:47 -0400
...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 - Carrington, Tom
Mon, 24 Apr 2000 13:18:46 -0400
I have heard of changing the oil, but substitute one of the quarts of oil with ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid. Supposedly the ATF has...
Re: The hits keep coming
Historical mailing list - Michael
Sat, 9 Apr 2016 15:05:21 -0400
...a level surface. > > You have ATF in the diff. The AT has a pump and functions using hydraulic > pressure. You are pumping ATF into...
Automatic Transmission Diagnosis- HELP!
Historical mailing list - R.Joseph Murphy
Fri, 24 Sep 1999 15:46:38 -0700
...differencial level - ok atf fluid level - ok tried adjusting the 2nd gear band - not much difference I'm thinking 2nd gear brake band piston...
Re: automatic transmission 87 Vanagon
Historical mailing list - Detlev Hanschke
Tue, 23 Mar 1999 11:31:14 EST
...If you obtain the fluid level and maintain the transmission every brand ATF will do it , but don't save money by buying some...
Re: power steering groan?
Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
Fri, 23 Jun 2006 17:38:45 -0400
...and you don't have ATF to put in then remove the power steering belt. If the fluid level is fine ... then the pump...
Re: ATF leaking into differential; now Governor or torque seal?
Historical mailing list - Dennis
Thu, 3 May 2007 11:50:11 -0400
...Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:18:29 -0400 >> >>Hello - >> >>I discovered ATF leaking under the van so I checked my gear oil >>level and...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:26:09 -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: '87 Vanagon GL ATF Cooler
Historical mailing list - Kenneth Wilford
Mon, 12 Feb 2007 13:38:36 -0500
...vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM Subject: '87 Vanagon GL ATF Cooler I recently realized coolant is getting into the automatic transmission and transmission fluid into...
Re: Auto Transmission Blues 90 Carat
Historical mailing list
Thu, 30 Jan 1997 12:08:59 -0400 (AST)
...Symptoms are >when shifting from 2nd to 3rd on low level of acceleration, seems to >shift to 3rd, then release and apparently head back...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:24:50 -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: Danger of too much Gear Oil
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:59:38 -0400
...For the final drive, get it level and remove the fill plug, allow it to drain. ATF needs to be checked somewhat arm, engine...
Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
Mon, 23 Sep 2013 11:21:00 -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: ATF leaking into differential
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Tue, 24 Apr 2007 08:10:48 -0400
...gt;I discovered ATF leaking under the van so I checked my gear oil <BR>>>level and ATF fluid came pouring out...
Re: Power Steering Fluid and lines Questions
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 30 Nov 2010 22:09:27 -0500
For the most part any ATF fluid will do the job. At some time VW changed the spec to the same special used in...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 00:30:09 -0400
...If you can do your own oil change, you do not need a shop to check and adjust the ATF level. Unscrewing the dip...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:16:04 -0400
...if there is to much ATF > in >> the >> case. So he checks the fluid and he says the level is good. He tells > me...
Re: Automatic transmission question--slipping
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:21:49 -0400
...Vehicle fairly level including > side to side. Engine still running in neutral, ATF should be between the > marks on the dipstick. Just like the...
Re: 84 automatic trans reseal
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 31 Oct 2000 23:21:03 -0500
...I began, about 3000 miles ago, seeing the ATF levels increasing, and ATF leaking from being overfilled. Sure enough, the axle section was being...
Re: ATF filter: urban legend?
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Mon, 23 Aug 2004 21:08:26 -0500
...Craig Oda wrote: > After the ATF is drained, what's the easiest way to refill and check the level? > > I've heard of a...
Re: ATF leaking into differential; now Governor or torque seal?
Historical mailing list - Gerald Masar
Thu, 3 May 2007 12:05:52 -0700
...Fri, 20 Apr 2007 16:18:29 -0400 > >> > >>Hello - > >> > >>I discovered ATF leaking under the van so I checked my gear oil > >>level and...
Re: $%@#% autotrans. got oil in the ATF. help
Historical mailing list - Steven Denis
Fri, 4 Jan 2002 15:11:53 EST
...AND...when is the last time you (or the PO?) ever checked the oil level in the final drive?....Hmmmm....that's what I...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 22:49:18 -0400
...if there is to much ATF in > the > case. So he checks the fluid and he says the level is good. He tells me...
Re: vanagon Digest - 18 Dec 2003 to 19 Dec 2003 - Special issue (#2003-1185)
Historical mailing list - trooz
Fri, 26 Dec 2003 19:09:51 -0800
...When I checked the ATF level I saw immediately what the problem was, had them draw it down to the proper level and haven...
Re: Auto-tranny fluid level
Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
Sun, 3 Oct 2021 22:00:21 -0500
...are fully filled and then level > checked again. > > The idea is to have the engine running so the ATF pump can fill the torque...
Re: automatic transmission slippage
Historical mailing list
Mon, 18 Jun 2007 09:40:33 EDT
...Need to doublecheck the levels, which > I have not done yet, but since this vehicle just came from the shop, I'm > assuming (perhaps...
AT slipping
Historical mailing list - trooz
Thu, 10 Jun 2004 01:20:58 -0700
...When I checked the fluid level it was over the full mark by maybe a cup or so based on the difference between the...
Re: Auto Transmission Fail (Pics)
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Fri, 16 Jul 2010 13:03:19 -0700
engine running or not running ? engine not running, level will be higher I think. if checking ATF level the normal way .. warm and running...
Re: The hits keep coming
Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
Sat, 9 Apr 2016 19:02:21 -0400
...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: The hits keep coming
Historical mailing list - MICHAEL H
Sun, 10 Apr 2016 15:38:15 +0000
...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: Coolant flush after ATF cooler failure
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Tue, 5 Jun 2007 19:11:13 -0400
...Coolant flush after ATF cooler failure Just goes to show--If it aint broke, dont fix it. Transmissions get really really hot!! After draining...
RE: Auto Transmission Blues 90 Carat
Historical mailing list - Morrell, Edward
Thu, 30 Jan 1997 11:48:05 -0700
...Also, I'll have to ask the mechanic who did the work what type of ATF he used. I'll let you know. Thanks...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Fri, 21 Jul 2006 02:49:32 -0400
...you do not need a shop to check and > adjust the ATF level. Unscrewing the dip stick tube will drain it fast > and 2...
Re: Auto Synthetic fluid recommendation needed
Historical mailing list - James
Sat, 2 Jan 2016 22:57:40 -0500
...Mobil 1 Synthetic ATF, which Mobil says meets multiple specifications, including Dexron III and (better for our purposes) Dexron IIIH (the 'hot weather/heavy...
Re: Auto Transmission Fail (Pics)
Historical mailing list - Tom Hargrave
Sun, 18 Jul 2010 09:33:42 -0500
...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: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:39:24 -0400
...if there is to much ATF in > the > case. So he checks the fluid and he says the level is good. He tells me...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:06:37 -0400
...if there is to much ATF in > the > case. So he checks the fluid and he says the level is good. He tells me...
Re: Danger of too much Gear Oil
Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
Mon, 29 Mar 2010 21:36:41 -0500
...the vehicle level, both directions. > For the final drive, get it level and remove the fill plug, allow it to > drain. > > ATF needs to...
Re: Coolant flush after ATF cooler failure
Historical mailing list - Roger Sisler
Mon, 4 Jun 2007 19:58:04 -0400
...I would recheck the level every few minutes to replace the coolant that boils out.I guess it will steam out through the dip...
Re: Sad and depressed
Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
Sat, 2 Apr 2016 08:40:06 -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: Clunk goes the rear wheel
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Wed, 30 Jan 2013 12:29:24 -0800
...For easy stuff to do ..check trans ATF level. for 'getting it off the ground and getting under there' .. check Differential Oil Level and...
Re: AT Fluid Burping out of ATF Dip Stick Tube? Causes Trans Malfunction, 88 Auto
Historical mailing list - robertmstewart
Thu, 20 Jul 2006 23:48:20 -0400
...if there is to much ATF in >> the >> case. So he checks the fluid and he says the level is good. He tells me...
Re: Attention automatic transmission owners; a little help!
Historical mailing list - Jeff Schwaia
Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:12:13 -0700
...Need to get it nice and warm so the ATF is in all the passages and especially the torque converter. Overfull is bad... Cheers...
Was: ATF leaking into differential; now Governor or torque seal?
Historical mailing list - Marla Stelk
Thu, 3 May 2007 08:10:56 -0400
...gt;I discovered ATF leaking under the van so I checked my gear oil <BR>>>level and ATF fluid came pouring out...
Auto Tranny Questions
Historical mailing list
Thu, 22 May 1997 22:52:51 +0000
...All seems pretty well with it, stall speed good by the book, changed the ATF, filter, and found some nice sludge and some chunkies...
Re: Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
Mon, 23 Sep 2013 12:15:44 -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: The hits keep coming
Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
Sat, 9 Apr 2016 17:39:15 -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: Torque converter seal leaking?
Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 22:52:20 -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: Flush PS?
Historical mailing list - Jack R.
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 19:15:10 -0400
...Flush PS? Due to low level, not too low, before I add more ATF I was thinking of flushing system since hasn't been...
Re: Flush PS?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:19:48 -0700
...Flush PS? Due to low level, not too low, before I add more ATF I was thinking of flushing system since hasn't been...
Re: Flush PS?
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 26 Mar 2009 16:12:27 -0700
...Flush PS? > Due to low level, not too low, before I add more ATF I was thinking of > flushing system since hasn't been...
wrong AT fluid - how bad how fast?
Historical mailing list - Alan Sinclair
Fri, 30 Sep 2005 18:49:51 -0700
...I put both a quart of ATF type F and a quart of ATF Dexron III in together, one after the other, this evening...
Re: ATF and Final Drive
Historical mailing list - Hector Zapata
Sun, 1 Dec 2002 21:03:21 +0000
...wire clamp on it that puzzles me, the trannie <DIV></DIV>level is always just fine.... <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV> <DIV></DIV...
Re: Auto Trans 1st Gear Noise
Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
Thu, 5 Mar 2009 12:48:21 -0800
...of Royal Purple ATF I can feel my van go a little better - very good stuff.... doesn't change the whine level of 1st...
Re: Brake Fluid vs Hose Material
Historical mailing list - John Bange
Tue, 5 Jan 2010 21:32:49 -0800
...This is important because most hose materials are incompatible with brake fluid, and EPDM brake hose is incompatible with gasoline, oil, and ATF. I...