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(Message started by: Jeff on Apr 26^th, 2009, 10:23pm)

Title: gearbox fluid level check
Post by Jeff on Apr 26^th, 2009, 10:23pm

Could someone confirm correct procedure for checking auto box fluid level - does it matter if in D or P? I can't see very clearly on the dip stick either, is it just me?

Title: Re: gearbox fluid level check
Post by wojtekor on Apr 26^th, 2009, 10:33pm

the whole procedure is described in the manual, can't make it any easier then that...

Title: Re: gearbox fluid level check
Post by Highlander on Apr 26^th, 2009, 11:08pm

Hi Jeff,

can be difficult to see sometimes

look here for the correct procedure

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/autogearbox.htm

Title: Re: gearbox fluid level check
Post by Snoopy on Apr 27^th, 2009, 7:53am

Never check the fluid when the gear selector lever is in D... ONLY IN "P " or "N" But NEVER in D. you could get run over........ :(

Title: Re: gearbox fluid level check
Post by Simmo on Apr 27^th, 2009, 8:05am

Jeff, I have your PM. Have a read of THIS page (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/faultfinds.htm) and scroll down to Transmission. It sounds as though a scan would be helpful so ask if there is a member in your area who could do one for you. ;)

Title: Re: gearbox fluid level check
Post by amigafan2003 on Apr 27^th, 2009, 10:57am

Having difficulty in seeing the fluid on the dip stick is a GOOD sign - means the fluid must be red or pink. Dark brown or black would be a BAD thing.

Unless of course the level is below the dipstick, in which case that is also BAD!

Title: Re: gearbox fluid level check
Post by Jeff on Apr 27^th, 2009, 11:46pm

Thanks for the advice everyone, I think the reason I was unclear is that the checking method didn't specifically say select P. Years ago we had a Daimler V8 and I'm pretty sure the method on that was to select drive momentarily and then P - a couple of times before looking at the dip stick. Mind you that was a quite different gearbox of course, a D1, D2 type from Borg Warner I think, very good design but now ancient technology. My problem is getting worse so I think I need some OBD diagnostic help.
Anyone near Woking Surrey who can help?