ddlouhy127

my trans was low so i topped it off and accidentally over filled and is now leaking out onto the exhaust and smoking. what do i do? thanks

predator

drain it

kevmor99

It's leaking out the dipstick tube? You can loosen a few of the pan bolts to let some drain out then recheck.

ddlouhy127

if i drain it all out how many quarts do i put back in?

predator

if you empty the pan on average about 4-5 but start with 4 and get it hot run through all gears and then check it again fill accordingly

ddlouhy127

will the extra fluid damage the trans?

predator

yep

ddlouhy127

how bad will it damage it? i have to drive it 5 miles back from the body shop then i will drain it, will that do a lot of damage.

1994TransAm

acctually,

from the 3 tranny people i have talked to.even LT1dave.........my rebuilder...........

too much fluid wont hurt a thing. if you over fill it. it will squrit out the top of the tranny througha small tube at wot or whenever the fluid reaches the top.

no harm can come from too much fluid. ...thats a fact.....

if you think otherwise

call LT1dave at 1-513-509-5861

predator

depends on how overfull it is could blow seals internally externally do you have a vampire pump to pull it out the dipstick tube?

ddlouhy127

i get my car back thursday, i'll drive it home let it cool down then drain the fluid, i hope it doesnt damage anything. any suggestions on a good ATF?

predator

any brand name dexron III with mercon

ddlouhy127

if i just drain some of the fluid out should i loosen the front or back bolts of the pan, which is easier? thanks

predator

either is fine , and BTW this is a tech forum not a guess forum only for sures should be posted here you are not the one that is going to buy him a new tranny if it blows are you? that tube is not that big if it builds too much pressure that little hose is not going to let it out fast enough. before it blows internal seals. do things the right way not the i guess way or someone told me way.

1994TransAm

true,

didnt think about that hole