nztim Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 My auto has started playing up in my Diesel Terrano. So before I go buying a new box I want to add or replace fluids in the gear box. How do I do that? I have never worked with auto's before... Would you advise topping up or replacing? Last time it was done at the shop was 18 months ago. Or am I simply trying to avoid acknowledging that its stuffed? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Check the transmission fluid level. 1. Drive around for 10 minutes in the city after the transmission is at operating temperature. 2. Park on a level surface and apply the parking brake. 3. With P selected, shift through every gear and return to P. 4. Pull the transmission dipstick with the engine idling, wipe it clean, reinsert it completely, and read the level. It must be within the notched area labeled "HOT". Check for fluid contamination after wiping on a paper towel. The fluid should be red, and not smell burnt. Your dipstick may look different, just ensure it's within the area marked "HOT". Have you ever changed the fluid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nztim Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 Have you ever changed the fluid? Personally I haven't however the previous owner did it 18 months ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 How many miles might that be of what kind of driving? What evactly is it doing? The less you drive it before you figure out the issue, the better... Do the Terranos have the same radiator cooler issue? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nztim Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 How many miles might that be of what kind of driving? What evactly is it doing? The less you drive it before you figure out the issue, the better... Do the Terranos have the same radiator cooler issue? B Hmm, im not sure on miles. a few, i use it as a work vehicle, so some pretty rough 4x4'n and a fair few miles of travel in between, the transmission sort of gets lost between gears, rather than a nice change it "slips"? As I said this is the first auto I have ever had, so its all new to me... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 Ok, refer back to Towncivilian's post about checking the level and condition of the fluid. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nztim Posted September 26, 2012 Author Share Posted September 26, 2012 I tried to do this, went for a drive and took the readings I took 4 readings and they were all different...? Some had to much some had to little. although the oil was almost "scattered" on the dip stick, rather than producing a nice line like when you check the oil in the engine? Is this just because it is thinner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towncivilian Posted September 26, 2012 Share Posted September 26, 2012 It's supposed to make a distinct line. If it's scattered like that it probably isn't at the correct level. I'd add half a quart and measure again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted September 27, 2012 Share Posted September 27, 2012 /\x2 You might have to repeat this a few times. Did you check it with the vehicle parked on a level surface? Does it leave drips when it is parked? Do you know a mechanic type person who can take a look? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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