overfilled and way underfilled fluid

upshift · 10-13-2006, 01:47 AM

I need some help/advice about my situation. I recently did a tranny drain and fill but kept getting the wrong level on the tranny dipstick. So here's a quick questionaire, if you will:

A) Is overfilling the tranny by 1/2 qt a cause for concern if i only drove the truck for about 200 miles?
B) If the dipstick shows about 1.5 qts LOW (barely showing any fluid on the dipstick), should i be concerned even if i only drove it for about 30 minutes (or 20 miles)?

Now, after all my trials and error, im happy to say that im satisfied with my level... it took 4.5 qts for it to be in the OK range. Oh, and if the fluid level is right at the 'add' mark on the dipstick, it'll just take about 1/2 qt or lower to bring it up to full... (had to learn it the hard way; thought it was 1 qt needed like the engine oil but it's not). Hope this helps anyone..

Thanks for any replies..
Eric

dhammond · 10-13-2006, 02:14 AM

I doubt you did any damage either way, live and learn

bestatchess · 10-13-2006, 07:46 AM

I wouldn't worry about A. B is more of a concern, but my SWAG would be probably no damage if fluid level was not low enough to cause noticeable ill effects such as slipping or overheating.

upshift · 10-13-2006, 08:17 AM

i knew i should of gotten the tranny temp. gauge on this truck...

But all in all, i take it that the consensus is that it's still ok, so ill live and learn. thanks for the comments