73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks > Engine/Drivetrain

Drive won't catch after 7 month idle.

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JohnnyPopper:
I think Dexron was the OEM oil.

Remember: the dipstick is your friend!

Rapid Roy:

--- Quote from: Spool on January 21, 2022, 05:04:47 PM ---So, I got the truck in tow to Phoenix where my brother will park her in his driveway for me.
When he gets the truck, I'll walk him through getting her warmed up, but as for the gears not catching, I'll ask him to add transmission fluid.

I've never touched my own transmission fluid - always had a shop do it.
If I send him to AutoZone or O'Reillys, is there a specific transmission fluid I should get?
And how much should he add at first?

Any other tips or tricks?
(Only need to drive it up a driveway)
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Start engine, let it warm up to normal operating temp. Check level with dipstick, add if necessary.
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JohnnyPopper:
Just so nothing is lost, check while engine is running.

1980K20:
My dipstick seal was leaking, so much gone that the level was really low.  Put in a new dipstick and accidently dumped more fluid in the process. I added a ton of fluid, thought it was enough, drove it around the driveway and it was slow to catch. Added more, found a nice led light helps me to read the dipstick better, and now it shifts fine.

Second the suggestion it's probably just low.

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JohnnyPopper:
So she's not dead! Awesome!

Time for service: new filter, pan gasket, fresh oil, dipstick tube seal.

Good as new.

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