transmission fluid low
12-18-2009, 02:15 PM
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transmission fluid low
about a week ago i noticed the transmission slip a few times, and downshift kind of hard. I checked the fluid, and it was low (did not even register on the dipstick). Went to honda, bought some fluid, filled it up via the dipstick hole and a makeshift funnel - i put in an entire quart of fluid, and its still not showing at all on the dipstick. So now im nervous, maybe im somehow a moron and doing something wrong. Question, the dipstick shows transmission fluid on 1 side of it, but the other side is bone dry, it should be on both sides right? I am checking it when the car is hot, but turned off, correct? maybe it was just short more then a quart of transmission fluid, but that seems like a lot
12-18-2009, 06:50 PM
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yea, i've checked it maybe 3 or 4 times all in different parking spots. I put in quarter of a quart at first, drove for a while to make sure it was hot, checked it, added more, etc.
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12-20-2009, 08:54 AM
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this is how I got my transmission replaced, it started leaking fluid, it was shifting OK though, leaving spots on a drive way, took it to dealer and they said the transmission seal is leaking and to replace a seal is pretty expensive, so they recommend transmission replacement. They also told me that leaking fluid could be a sign of failure, so replacing a seal could be waste of money
12-20-2009, 02:35 PM
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12-20-2009, 02:36 PM
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this is how I got my transmission replaced, it started leaking fluid, it was shifting OK though, leaving spots on a drive way, took it to dealer and they said the transmission seal is leaking and to replace a seal is pretty expensive, so they recommend transmission replacement. They also told me that leaking fluid could be a sign of failure, so replacing a seal could be waste of money
12-20-2009, 03:23 PM
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12-21-2009, 02:25 AM
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I worked at Tire Kingdom for a few years and the red neck/meth head mechanics schooled me about trans flushes and checking fluid levels.
run the car till its normal operating temp, pull the stick, wipe it, re-dip, pull without dragging the sides (or at least 1 side), check level. ALL WHILE RUNNING
run the car till its normal operating temp, pull the stick, wipe it, re-dip, pull without dragging the sides (or at least 1 side), check level. ALL WHILE RUNNING
12-21-2009, 06:29 AM
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I worked at Tire Kingdom for a few years and the red neck/meth head mechanics schooled me about trans flushes and checking fluid levels.
run the car till its normal operating temp, pull the stick, wipe it, re-dip, pull without dragging the sides (or at least 1 side), check level. ALL WHILE RUNNING
run the car till its normal operating temp, pull the stick, wipe it, re-dip, pull without dragging the sides (or at least 1 side), check level. ALL WHILE RUNNING
Honda/Acura states car off on level ground. If you fill your trans while engine is running it will be overfilled.
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12-21-2009, 08:59 PM
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