AUTO GEARBOX DIPSTICK LENGTH

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Tomd
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AUTO GEARBOX DIPSTICK LENGTH

Post by Tomd » Sun Mar 14, 2021 5:13 pm

On checking the oil in my 2.5TD Auto gearbox I found that the level on the dipstick was way above the FULL marking even after checking after warming the engine up and going through all the gears as per information on here.
The van drives excellently going through the gears smoothly, kickdown works ok etc.
So I am wondering whether the gearbox is overfilled or if it has the wrong dipstick.
The length of the metal part of the dipstick is 45.5 cm.
Any information would be gratefully received.
If the gearbox is vastly overfilled why? Any reason or just stupidity?
Many thanks, Tom
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Re: AUTO GEARBOX DIPSTICK LENGTH

Post by Bob » Sun Mar 14, 2021 5:16 pm

Was the engine running when you checked the level?

It should be. :wink:
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Re: AUTO GEARBOX DIPSTICK LENGTH

Post by Tomd » Tue Mar 16, 2021 12:12 am

Yes, the engine was running
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Re: AUTO GEARBOX DIPSTICK LENGTH

Post by Bob » Tue Mar 16, 2021 12:42 am

I'll try and remember to measure mine tomorrow. :)
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Re: AUTO GEARBOX DIPSTICK LENGTH

Post by Tomd » Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:22 pm

Thank you, that would be much appreciated.
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Re: AUTO GEARBOX DIPSTICK LENGTH

Post by Bob » Tue Mar 16, 2021 11:28 pm

Promise to do it Wednesday.

Tree pruning was prioritised by Senior Management today. :wink:
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Re: AUTO GEARBOX DIPSTICK LENGTH

Post by Bob » Wed Mar 17, 2021 1:27 pm

Looks like the correct dipstick. 8)
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Re: AUTO GEARBOX DIPSTICK LENGTH

Post by Tomd » Wed Mar 17, 2021 8:26 pm

Many thanks for that info and pic, looks like I will have to syphon some fluid out of my gearbox!!
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Re: AUTO GEARBOX DIPSTICK LENGTH

Post by Bob » Wed Mar 17, 2021 8:50 pm

Pela pump is likely your best bet.

The oil will need to be up to temp. :wink:
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Re: AUTO GEARBOX DIPSTICK LENGTH

Post by Tomd » Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:40 pm

Thanks for that also, didn't think about the temperature of the fluid :D
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Re: AUTO GEARBOX DIPSTICK LENGTH

Post by Bob » Thu Mar 18, 2021 5:41 pm

No worries. 👍
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