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Subject:Re: auto trans final drive
From:Annie
Date:Fri, 4 Jun 2010 08:05:09 -0700

Yeah, I'm good with the regular transmission fluid filling - got that part
figured out. Just need to know how and what to put in the final drive
assembly.

~Annie

On Fri, Jun 4, 2010 at 7:54 AM, Jay lefstein <jleftbrane@gmail.com> wrote:

> make sure you get the tranny good and hot... drive up a big hill once
> or twice after it's already at operating temp..
> then check the level... check it a few times in a row wiping the
> dipstick off carefully each time.
>
> add 1/4 liter at a time so you dont over fill
>
> J
>
> On 4-Jun-10, at 7:47 AM, Jeff Lincoln wrote:
>
>  Annie,
>>
>> I beleive any good quality ATF that is Dexron II or higher is
>> acceptable -
>> I'm sure you'll hear other advice on specific brands.
>>
>> As for filling it - you have to fill it through the dip stick tube -
>> it's a
>> pain unless you use a funnel.
>>
>> I've never done it but I have seen many warnings about over filling
>> - so be
>> careful.
>>
>> --
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Jeff
>> '85 GL (Gertie)
>> '90 Carat (Grover - the noble parts donor)
>> '86 (We call this one Scrap)
>> '78 Bus (Melissa) Patty's Bus
>>
>