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73-87 Chevy _ GMC Trucks => Engine/Drivetrain => Topic started by: Grover 1 on May 27, 2011, 03:04:21 pm

Title: Transmission fluid is funny
Post by: Grover 1 on May 27, 2011, 03:04:21 pm

OK, I guess I should have said funny looking.  The trans fluid looks aerated, kinda bubbly when I checked it yesterday.  It wasn't all the way up to running temp, but I have never seen this condition.  It was clean, nice and red, but bubbly.  Any ideas guys?  By the way it's a 700r4 in my 86 4 wheel drive with 86,000 miles.

Title: Re: Transmission fluid is funny
Post by: VileZambonie on May 27, 2011, 03:08:35 pm

Aeration is a good indication of either over heating or that the fluid level is overfull.

Title: Re: Transmission fluid is funny
Post by: Grover 1 on May 27, 2011, 03:40:01 pm

Thanks Ville.  I'm going to assume that since I hadn't even left my driveway, it's probably overfull.  I guess I know what I'm doing tomorrow.