I was simply assuming that the vehicle did something to trigger that. I simply recall specifically that my coolant was low (with no indication on the dash), and a complete difference in temperature at stoplights. hot backwards, but that was how I recalled it. As I said about 100 times in that thread, I was recalling a specific instance with my Impala. Any amount of measuring, from that point, would have been inaccurate, though I did start with an empty pan and could've measured had I not missed.Īs far as scaring you, I am sure this points back to the other thread regarding AC. Unfortunately, in my fighting to get the pan down, I had slid the catch pan out of the way, and spilled a bit of fluid. Granted, there is apparently a shift linkage bracket that makes the pan difficult to remove.
As I had swapped diff fluid on the jeep, I didn't figure dropping the pan was a big deal. I considered it a fluid and filter, somewhat similar to an oil change, though dropping the pan was necessary (both to get to the filter, and coupled with the fact that GM's drain bolt was torqued EXTREMELY tight). Well, I'll head out there when they open and see if they have one, and then proceed with the flush.
Scratch that, just checked again, then google the part number and added the word fitting and. I've read there is a fitting you need to buy, but they don't seem to specify a model number. I just don't have the means to connect the hose to the radiator. I did go through the procedure of shifting through all the gears, as that was specified in a few place, and I figure it was a safe bet with the car stopped to get fluid through the gears.Īm still considering the redneck flush, (actually bought a bucket last night to catch the fluid). At this point, it reads correctly for hot and cold. I guess I am just concerned that it took sooooo little compared to what was specified.Īs for when to check the fluid, I've checked under hot and cold conditions.
#4L60E TRANSMISSION FILTER MANUAL#
Thanks in advance for anything you can contribute on the matter.Īnd the manual does indicate that it'd be 11 qts bone dry, or 5 for a filter and fluid change. The question - How is it possible that I am "full" with only 2.5 quarts when the manual and other forums suggest the correct amount is 5 quarts? Mine took 2.5 quarts (removed 2.5 after checking the following day that it was way over filled) Haynes manual calls for 5 qts after dropping the pan. if the line coming from the radiator is cooler than the line coming from the trans, then fluid is flowing through the radiator. Or, more simply, perhaps just check the temp of the transcooler lines. My only guess is the new trans fluid filter is not drawing in fluid, but that's all I got.Īn easy way to check, I suppose, is to remove the cooler line from the upper radiator connection and run the engine for a few seconds to see if it flows through the tube. I don't want to drive this thing if I am going to risk killing the transmission. Thus far, my test drives have been less than 5 miles, but I am looking at a 60 mile round trip commute tomorrow to pick up some furniture.
#4L60E TRANSMISSION FILTER FULL#
That means, of the 5 quarts recommended, I somehow am listed at full despite only adding half the suggested amount.Īt this point, I am concerned that fluid may not be pumping out of the reservoir (if that's possible), and that perhaps the fluid is not moving through the radiator, etc. After several iterations of doing this, I've removed approximately 2.5 quarts of fluid. WTF?Īt the advice of other forums, I grabbed some poly tubing and pumped the extra fluid out of the dipstick/fill hole. It was literally 1.5 to 2 inches above the full hot line (when cold). Parked the truck for the night, and checked the fluid level in the morning. Test drove the car, and experienced a high pitched whine in 1st and 2nd, though shifting seemed normal otherwise. Added the additional quart, and checked, and the fluid level read fine. I first added 4 qts, let the engine run several minutes, checked and the fluid registered low. Added fluid based on the Haynes manual (and several other sites) suggested fluid and filter change recommending 5 quarts.
Installed new filter, gasket, and re-installed the pan. Dropped the pan, and let it drain over night.
Just recently performed a transmission fluid and filter change on a 2000 Silverado with a 4L60 transmission.
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