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[para1]

Having changed oil  to recommended DEXRON III,   I now have gear slip, box worked perfectly before, when filled took out for run checked oil level on return  a slight top up required .  Help , puzzled, thought I had done ever thing right.>>>>>>  Thanks

[Kevin Wood]

Are you checking / topping up with the engine running?

[Diamond Black Geezer]

Not sure how much it will affect things, but the car needs to be level, too, but raised up enough to fit underneath the get the oil in. We just managed, but only because we're lanky, underfed skinny buggers! 

[para1]

Thanks Kevin.     No i did not do as you have suggested,    but whilst filling,     the gear stick was being rotated  through the gears   but will check  oil level anywayl with engine running, update later   Thanks Again.

[para1]

Thanks Diamond  Black Geezer  for your response  did as you did, tight squeeze.....left with a chassis imprint on my back and across my ass,, and i thought i was Slim.   thanks again will keep you updated.

[Diamond Black Geezer]

You're welcome. Fat blocks of wood and axle stands etc can add a couple of vital inches 

[Nick W]

You're welcome. Fat blocks of wood and axle stands etc can add a couple of vital inches 

I jack each side of the car, and lower it onto 4 steel wheels. Even the tiny 4.5x12" spares for my sister's Morris are enough to allow secure and easy(ish) access under the car

[Kevin Wood]

Thanks Kevin.     No i did not do as you have suggested,    but whilst filling,     the gear stick was being rotated  through the gears   but will check  oil level anywayl with engine running, update later   Thanks Again.

Ok. That's probably your issue. Any time you have the filler plug out of the gearbox, the engine must be running, as a lot of fluid drains back into the sumps when it's stopped and the level is calibrated for the scenario when the engine is running.

So, support it level, start the engine, cycle it through each position on the gear stick, get underneath and remove the plug, top up the level until it starts to dribble out of the filler plug hole, put the plug back in, then stop the engine.

[Nick W]

And then check how attractive the wife finds you with a liberal dousing of Dextron pour homme 

[frostbite]

Nah thats ok its the hypoid gear oil thats the stinker

[para1]

Good evening Frostbite.    I am just a novice  cos I do not understand  your reply could you explain please..          thanks

[para1]

Thanks Nick W      Nice thought>>>> but she coud nt catch me

[frostbite]

The smell of different oils. Hypoid gear oil is for the final drive or differential

Dex 3 has a stronger oily smell and hypoid is sulphurous and you dont want it in you hair youll smell it for days