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Subject:Re: Auto trans problem
From:Thomas Czerniak
Date:Thu, 11 Nov 1999 15:21:02 -0600

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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