With the engine running!
Ron
00 PB SLT QC 4X2 5.9 46RE 3.92 LSD
For modifications see my DML Profile (URL follows)
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From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
[mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Tim Berry
Sent: Sunday, January 07, 2001 6:29 PM
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: DML: Re: Transmission Service
Check the fluid after tranny is at operating temps, and in "park"
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Tim Berry (97 Dakota Club Cab)
Chesapeake, VA
Best 1/4: 13.50@101.91
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>
> I just changed the fluid and filter on my Vans 3.3L engine. I put in the =
> 4 quarts of ATF specified by the manual but after runing it through the =
> gears and checking, I see none on the dipstick. The manual says it takes =
> 7 after an overhaul, 3 won't come out when doing routien maintanance.=20
>
> My questions are as follows . . . .
>
> 1) was it a mistake to let it drain over night and too much fluid was =
> removed?
>
> 2) do you check with the engine while it's running or not?
>
> I would be grateful for any advice on this as I don't want to over fill =
> the darn thing.
>
> Dak content here -> I drove to the parts store in the Dak! ; )
>
> Patrick O'Day
>
>
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