Checking gearbox and fluid

[Farm Boy]

Hello all
Just a quick question as a newish Freda owner - should I be checking the gearbox (auto) with the engine running?

When I top up with fluid should I be using ATF fluid or something else?

Thanks for your help.

Farm Boy

[haydn callow]

and welcome.....The answer is yes to both questions...In fact some check it with the trans in D and a foot on the brake.
Not me though.

[francophile1947]

You should run it until the oil is warm, then check it with the engine running and the gearbox in D - chock the wheels if your handbrake isn't very good.
You need Dexron 3 grade ATF.

[Farm Boy]

Hi thanks for the info

[teenmal]

Hello all
Just a quick question as a newish Freda owner - should I be checking the gearbox (auto) with the engine running?

When I top up with fluid should I be using ATF fluid or something else?

Thanks for your help.

Farm Boy

Hi Farm Boy,
Check your ATF fluid level with the engine running and with the gear selector in "P".
To top up use Dexron 2 or 3.

[missfixit70]

I always check mine after at least a 20 minute run, both brakes on, range slowly thorugh all the gears & check the level in D.
I wouldn't use anything less than Dexron 3.

[teenmal]

I always check mine after at least a 20 minute run, both brakes on, range slowly thorugh all the gears & check the level in D.
I wouldn't use anything less than Dexron 3.

OUR is not the Reason Why,..

[francophile1947]

OUR is not the Reason Why,..

[dandywarhol]

Checking in "D" means the eevs are lower and there's less splash making the reading more accurate