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(Message started by: proberjohn on Apr 11^th, 2006, 8:22pm)

Title: Autobox oil level
Post by proberjohn on Apr 11^th, 2006, 8:22pm

When I go to check the autobox oil level - hot, engine running, cycle though the selector positions three time, etc - on first pulling the dipstick it shows less than max., but if I wipe it, replace it and pull it again it shows at max. Anyone else get this?? Is it at max? Why the false level after putting the dipstick back in again????

Title: Re: Autobox oil level
Post by sector-9 on Apr 11^th, 2006, 9:12pm

Because moving it through all gear positions a few times fills the hydraulic servos. The level will rise slowly when you return it to neutral or park as the servos begin to empty back into the sump.

I'd suggest somebody sits in the car and keeps moving the selector stick into the gear positions (handbrake on, wheels chocked/raised and engine at idle of course!) whilst you check the level - as long as it doesn't fall below minimum it should be okay, if it does then changes might be sluggish.

Darren

Title: Re: Autobox oil level
Post by proberjohn on Apr 11^th, 2006, 9:53pm

I'd considered that and I'll give it a try but the time between the first and subsequent check is only seconds and doesn't seem to be enough to let the oil drain down again :(

Title: Re: Autobox oil level
Post by mr._floppy on Apr 12^th, 2006, 1:03am

I don't recommend anyone standing in front of a running car, dipstick in hand , while someone waggles the selector lever !!!!!! :'( :'( :'(

Ignore the first reading, after you've wiped the dipstick clean, the second is the more accurate.