autobox overfull !

[ribbleman]

Hi Just had leak on autobox done checked level today oil is level is past full mark and up to part where the twist in stick is, will this damage box ?
steve

[scanner]

Did you check in D with the engine running? - Ohh and handbrake on as well?

[ribbleman]

No Will try only dipped it cold , as it was bang on full mark before job was done
many thanks

[bigdaddycain]

Have a trustworthy person holding the footbrake on ribbleman, or use a couple of chocks from the spare wheel change kit, just to be on the safe side....

Last time i checked mine,i could hear the rear shoes creaking and groaning under the strain of the bongo trying to creep forward, which was a little disconcerting, you may have a better handbrake than mine though!

[tedpippa]

gearbox should be warm too, go for a short run before you check it again as the fluid expands when warm to give correct reading
Dave

[nfn]

If when you check the level in the correct way you find that it really is too full, you could suck some out of the filler tube using a Pela pump.

[coco bongo]

Also make sure the A/C is off, or else creeping will be stronger.

[dandywarhol]

To answer you're original question - IF the 'box is overfilled then get it drained back to the proper level ASAP - it can damage the clutch packs through the oil frothing.

[ribbleman]

Hi, Many thanks to all for help job now sorted