I changed the tranny cooler, replaced factory lines with fleece lines, and changed spin on in pan filter. Due to receiving the incorrect in pan filter twice, I had the fluid draining for almost 5 days. I was able to capture 12 quarts and probably another 2 quarts on the garage floor. I finally received the correct filter and put everything back together. I added 12 quarts of fluid and nothing is showing on the dip stick. I then added another 2 quarts before I could get it to register on the dip stick. I have continued to add fluid in half quart increments, I am now up to 15 and a half quarts and this is where is it showing on the dip stick. (see below pic) Here is my question... with the trucks transmission temp at 140 degrees this is what the dip stick shows. Should I be reading where the dipstick is fully covered in fluid or as shown in the pic where the fluid is to the hot full mark. My concern is that is not fully covered in fluid, I have checked and rechecked about 20 times and its staying the same. I am probably over thinking this but I cant afford to mess this transmission up because of a fluid level. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Transmission fluid level question
- Thread starter Tonyt63
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What will help you is that when you check your fluid is to place the truck in park while having the emergency brake applied. Be sure to have your truck on a level surface. From there, let the engine idle between 1000-1500 rpm for one minute to let the air purge from the system. Next, apply the brake and shift the transmission in to (D), then to (N), then shift to (R) to fill the hydraulic system. Lastly, place the transmission into (P).
At this point, you want to check the cold level of the dipstick. The level should be at the midpoint of the cold level dipstick. This will give you a idea of where your fluid level is at. If you see the fluid level is at the cold level, you're fine; otherwise, you will need to add, or subtract fluid accordingly.
The hot level can be then check when you get the transmission up to operational temps, usually, 100 degrees above ambient temps. According to Allison, the temps should be between 160 and 200 f*.
At this point, you want to check the cold level of the dipstick. The level should be at the midpoint of the cold level dipstick. This will give you a idea of where your fluid level is at. If you see the fluid level is at the cold level, you're fine; otherwise, you will need to add, or subtract fluid accordingly.
The hot level can be then check when you get the transmission up to operational temps, usually, 100 degrees above ambient temps. According to Allison, the temps should be between 160 and 200 f*.
Thanks for the reply Gil714 I pretty much did what you said I had trouble getting it up to temp. But my real question is as you can see in the pic the fluid goes to the hot mark but it's not solid fluid almost like the top half could be from pulling it from the tube. In the pic what's your take on the level is it full to the top of the "hot mark" or is it just to the cold make where the fluid is solid on the stick.
Fill it up to the half way mark on the hot grid at 175F in park. This is fluid level, not rocket science for gods sake. Read both sides of the stick. If there is a lower level on one side of the stick; that is your level. The higher side is splash.
We are so beyond this bulshit.
We are so beyond this bulshit.
