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• Two Questions... Vanagon & LT
  Historical mailing list - JonR
  Sun, 12 Sep 2004 06:47:20 -0400
  ...He tried filling the ATF to the proper level, still no go... He currently has the transmission out on the floor of his garage...
• Re: My Blue Carat Rides Again
  Historical mailing list - Robert Keezer
  Wed, 11 Aug 2010 10:40:01 -0700
  ...coolant level, check oil - started it up and it ran smooth as silk!!!! Today filled the tranny - it took three quarts of ATF - three...
• Re: Transmission mechanic
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:06:32 -0700
  ...So ...just knowing the ATF level is good on the dipstick, is only one of the two fluid parts of the trans. It wouldn...
• Re: Sad and depressed
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Tue, 5 Apr 2016 18:01:19 -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...
• The Sounds of $$$ ? (longish)
  Historical mailing list - Barry E. Muller
  Wed, 9 Oct 2002 06:50:58 -0400
  ...All fluid levels are fine. ATF level looks good Flushed and filled cooland system in JUly (Blue VW juice - had green stuuf of unknown...
• Re: Automatic not shifting into high gear
  Historical mailing list - Steve Sandlin
  Tue, 16 Jan 2001 10:32:46 -0600
  It seems that you might be experiencing the same problem that I did about a year ago, especially seeing the fluid level past the...
• Re: Auto tranny question
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 07:39:53 -0500
  ...s warmed up > (generally now about 5km)? I'll check the ATF level again to make sure > that's okay > (engine at operating temperature...
• Re: Oil over fill concern
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 1 Feb 2014 18:13:10 -0500
  ...For the manual trannies VW changed the fill level to 14mm below the filler to improve shifting. Dennis -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List...
• Re: Auto tranny question
  Historical mailing list - Larry Alofs
  Wed, 10 Jan 2007 09:18:42 -0600
  ...s warmed up >(generally now about 5km)? I'll check the ATF level again to make sure that's okay >(engine at operating temperature...
• Auto transmission questions
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Thu, 6 Mar 2014 11:19:12 -0800
  ...The transmission is leaking ATF and the owner keeps filling it when it starts shifting poorly. I haven't checked levels on it, but...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Scott
  Wed, 11 May 2016 12:41:10 -1000
  ...Currently ATF > level is to the mark, and fluid is new! This one has me and my > mechanic stumped! > > John > > On May 11, 2016...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Chris Szpejankowski
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 12:37:46 -0400
  Check oil level. Do not flush. Put thickest engine oil in there you can, maybe some oil additive. BMW dealerships carry 10W60 synthetic oil...
• Re: Auto Trans 1st Gear Noise
  Historical mailing list - Bill Prats
  Thu, 5 Mar 2009 21:44:38 -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: AT trans on the way out?
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 16:43:42 -0800
  ...AT trans on the way out? > > Checked AT fluid level - okay, not cloudy, still red. BTW, how > serious is an overfill? I have had...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Wed, 4 Aug 2010 14:13:28 -0700
  ...audience, not >> specific advice for Rocky J Squirrel. >> >> Oil and ATF fluid levels read good, no change after 240 miles of farting >> around Flathead...
• Re: 85 Man Tran Fluid
  Historical mailing list - Jorge Osorio
  Thu, 9 Jan 2003 09:57:14 -0500
  ...Service only with ATF. > > Coolant Expansion Tank: Can only be seen with the engine hatch cover > removed. Has the Coolant Level Sensor in the...
• Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 22 May 2007 13:34:11 -0400
  Just to confirm, is your problem internal or external leakage? If internal only such as ATF getting into the gear oil I would go...
• Re: ATF fluid
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Mon, 9 Aug 2010 16:07:40 +0000
  ...I suppose it could be that the superior properties of the fresh fluid loosen some crap in there or return pressures to spec levels...
• Re: Sad and depressed
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Tue, 5 Apr 2016 18:47:06 -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: Automatic transmission question
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Tue, 19 Jul 2011 18:15:39 +0000
  ...Check fluid warm, idling, with >>> van level. Do not overfill. Frequently lubricate the place where the >>> throttle cable from the front hooks to the...
• Re: Changing Auto tranny fluid
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 10 Nov 2000 11:38:00 EST
  ...This screws onto your ATF bottle and helps you not spill it everywhere when refilling. Position the van on a level surface with the...
• Re: Auto Synthetic fluid recommendation needed
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Sat, 2 Jan 2016 18:54:52 -0500
  Folks, Would this product be safe for me to use in the application I described below? Royal Purple 01320 Max ATF High Performance Multi...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Wed, 11 May 2016 21:00:28 -0400
  ...Currently ATF level is to the mark, and fluid is new! This one has me and my mechanic stumped! John On May 11, 2016...
• Re: Sad and depressed
  Historical mailing list - SDF ( aka ;jim lahey' - Scott )
  Fri, 1 Apr 2016 09:37:58 -1000
  ...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: Power steering line question
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 28 Aug 2011 12:47:50 -0400
  ...Normal ATF can be used for the power steering fluid although at one time VW changed the spec to the same special fluid used...
• Re: ominous sounds from automatic transmission
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Fri, 18 Dec 2009 19:07:25 -0800
  ...how's the differential oil level and condition ? how's the ATF look, and what's it look like in the pan ? ----- Original Message...
• Re: Update on my westy!
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Fri, 28 Sep 2007 12:15:07 -0700
  ...I think this > may control the regulation of heat to that duct under > the seat? A "level" ? like a bubble level? May be there...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 31 Jul 2010 13:08:54 -0700
  ...it would have to be engine oil, transaxle differential oil, or ATF from the auto trans portion of the transaxle. 'gear oil' has a...
• Re: semi-urgent auto transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 12:34:21 -0700
  ...wouldn't hurt to suck a little ATF out of the filler tube. one auto trans shop I had work on a volvo auto...
• Re: Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers
  Historical mailing list - Zoran Mladen
  Tue, 22 May 2007 11:14:01 -0700
  ...Need AT final drive seal replacement pointers Just to confirm, is your problem internal or external leakage? If internal only such as ATF getting...
• Install of GoWesty ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Sun, 22 May 2011 19:42:59 -0700
  ...This may give insight into my level of mechanical prowess vis a vis others here. Overall, the instructions provided by GoWesty are probably more...
• Re: lack of power when cold
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Tue, 7 Oct 2003 18:00:59 -0400
  ...You need to remove the pan from the ATF section. The filter is then located above that weird metal plate secured with 2 philips...
• 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 22:14:55 -0400
  ...I looked underneath to check for the leaking ATF situation I've been having and to my horror there was coolant dripping/running off...
• Re: Flush PS?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 28 Mar 2009 19:33:08 EDT
  ...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: Sad and depressed
  Historical mailing list - Ned Savoie
  Wed, 6 Apr 2016 17:25:29 -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: semi-urgent auto transmission question
  Historical mailing list - Roger VanTill
  Sat, 11 Sep 2010 19:47:27 -0400
  ...German Transaxle in > Bend OR is sure one. > > to give you an idea of their level of expereince or expertise, I was > working > on...
• Oil light & buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Debra Clark
  Mon, 3 Feb 2003 08:01:58 -0800
  ...Power steering fluid? > Stupid question time! In my '87 Westy's manual, it specifies ATF Dexron as the > power steering fluid. When I went...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 18:12:53 -0700
  ...On Saturday, August 15, 2015, <szpejankowski@gmail.com> wrote: > Check oil level. Do not flush. Put thickest engine oil in there you can, > maybe...
• Re: auto trans final drive
  Historical mailing list - Jay lefstein
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:10:29 -0700
  ...drive up a big hill once > or twice after it's already at operating temp.. > then check the level... check it a few times...
• Re: The Sounds of $$$ ? (longish)
  Historical mailing list - G.M.Bulley
  Thu, 10 Oct 2002 08:41:09 -0400
  ...All fluid levels are fine. ATF level looks good Flushed and filled cooland system in JUly (Blue VW juice - had green stuuf of unknown...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 13:53:58 -0700
  good i-dier to have the diff oil level checked.....just in case that's involved. otherwise, I'd probbaly tell someone 'keep your...
• Re: OT: Anyone know anything about BMW E34 (5 Series)
  Historical mailing list - Steve Cotsford
  Fri, 23 May 2003 17:44:04 EDT
  ...Some years had a self levelling suspension and use a special fluid in the power steering circuit. My local oil change place put atf...
• My Blue Carat Rides Again
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:03:00 -0500
  ...coolant level, check oil - started it up and it ran smooth as silk!!!! Today filled the tranny - it took three quarts of ATF - three...
• Re: AT trans on the way out?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Sullivan
  Sun, 24 Feb 2008 19:19:53 -0600
  ...AT trans on the way out? > > > > Checked AT fluid level - okay, not cloudy, still red. BTW, how > > serious is an overfill? > > I have had...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 15 Aug 2015 00:05:28 -0400
  ...Try an oil change with new filter being sure the oil level is correct and use a proper oil something with 50 as the...
• Re: Install of GoWesty ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Don Hanson
  Sun, 22 May 2011 22:15:17 -0700
  ...This may give insight into > my level of mechanical prowess vis a vis others here. > > Overall, the instructions provided by GoWesty are probably more...
• Re: Now a new problem....leaky power steering rack...
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Wed, 15 Aug 2007 21:18:23 -0400
  ...very well, with a final replacement of the fluid with Amsoil ATF fluid. Drives like a dream now. Let's see... oil smoking over...
• Re: Autotranny
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 11 May 2016 20:38:17 -0500
  ...Currently ATF level is to > the mark, and fluid is new! This one has me and my mechanic stumped! > > John > On May 11, 2016...
• Re: Oil is Killing our Cars?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Akiba
  Fri, 23 Feb 2007 23:54:32 -0500
  Also from Mobil's website "Mobil Delvac Synthetic ATF is recommended for use in modern high performance trucks, buses, utility vehicles, haulers, vans and...
• Re: '87 Vanagon GL ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 12 Feb 2007 19:44:16 -0800
  ...It was a milky white >pink color, somewhat foamy, and the level was considerably higher >than it should be.
• Re: Oil light and buzzer
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Thu, 20 Aug 2015 18:27:27 -0400
  ...The easiest fix is to run with a reduced oil level. The "full" mark is in fact the "Maximum do not exceed no matter...
• Re: The hits keep coming
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sun, 10 Apr 2016 01:13:57 -0400
  ...The oil level should always be checked with the engine (and oil) warm and after shutting the engine off you need to allow enough...
• Re: In Missoula, overfilled oil
  Historical mailing list - Mike \"Rocket J Squirrel\"
  Sun, 1 Aug 2010 10:29:47 -0600
  ...This morning the level >> is good, below the upper notch. Operator error? I don't think so, but >> I'm not as smart as...
• Re: Automatic Westy's vs Manual Westy's - two wheel
  Historical mailing list - trooz
  Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:54:02 -0800
  ...was fine after they got the fluid back to the proper level. Bob Trousdale '90 Westy -----Original Message----- From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon...
• Re: From flickering oil light to valves clacking
  Historical mailing list - Tyler Hardison
  Fri, 14 Aug 2015 22:08:46 -0700
  ...Try an oil change with new filter being > sure the oil level is correct and use a proper oil something with 50 as the...
• Re: Need Help Diagnosing Auto Tran problem
  Historical mailing list - Trooz
  Tue, 25 Sep 2007 02:03:43 -0700
  ...I've had mechanics argue with me that "such a little bit overfilled wouldn't cause problems" and after they drained enough ATF to...
• Re: 2.1 puked coolant near oil filter when hot
  Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
  Mon, 5 Apr 2010 20:27:39 -0600
  ...I looked underneath to check for the > leaking ATF situation I've been having and to my horror there was > coolant dripping/running off...
• Re: Install of GoWesty ATF Cooler
  Historical mailing list - Rocket J Squirrel
  Mon, 23 May 2011 06:54:11 -0700
  ...This may give > insight into > my level of mechanical prowess vis a vis others here. > > Overall, the instructions provided by GoWesty are probably > more...
• Re: auto trans final drive
  Historical mailing list - Annie
  Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:16:46 -0700
  ...drive up a big hill once >> or twice after it's already at operating temp.. >> then check the level... check it a few times...
• Re: Pressure test cooling system howto?
  Historical mailing list - Fillmore West
  Thu, 22 Jul 2010 09:52:35 -0600
  ...also check the Engine oil and the ATF levels each time I stopped. (as the atf hadn't been changed in the whole 162K...