WARM for a tranny shoud not only be idled , but ran thru the gears at least
a few times , if not driven a couple of blocks and getting the engine up to
operating temp .
At 09:23 AM 11/7/98 EST, you wrote:
>OK... dipstick has engraved into it: "CHECK WHILE ENGINE IS WARM"
>
>Now... describe "WARM":
>
>Idle for 5 minutes
>Idle for 1 hour
>Drive around the block
>Drive 10 miles
>Drive 50 miles
>Hold candle under transmission
>
> Is there a certified (not insane) mechanic who can answer and PROVE the
>answer to this question. For as delicate as my transmission is (A-500 in
my V8
>Dakota Shelby) this is very critical for me to know.
>
>All imput would be appreciated.
>
>Michael Weary
>founder of:
>The Official Shelby Dakota Register
>
>
W . Jack Hilton III
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