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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: bighed on 07 August 2008, 13:08:35

Title: ATF
Post by: bighed on 07 August 2008, 13:08:35

How much atf will I need to brim my gearbox after the display told me its low??
 :-/

Title: Re: ATF
Post by: Jimbob on 07 August 2008, 13:12:59

erm display cant tell you its low?

Only that there is a problem

Title: Re: ATF
Post by: ians on 07 August 2008, 13:23:54

You sure it wasn't (engine) 'Oil Level' that came up?  If so, half a litre.

Title: Re: ATF
Post by: tunnie on 07 August 2008, 13:24:41

as Jimbob says, MID cannot tell you if its low.

It can say "Auto Gearbox" which means a leccy issue generally.

It cannot report the fluid level in the box.

Title: Re: ATF
Post by: TheBoy on 07 August 2008, 13:37:12

MID cannot tell if atf low.  Only signal it gets is a 'I am not happy' signal from box 'Automatic gearbox'

Title: Re: ATF
Post by: TheBoy on 07 August 2008, 13:37:54

Quote

It can say "Auto Gearbox" which means a leccy issue generally.

Often mechanical, but any issue that the ECU detects as abnormal.

Title: Re: ATF
Post by: bighed on 07 August 2008, 17:58:32

sorry. It came up auto gearbox on display about a week ago. Not had it since but i am leaving spots of redy coloured fluid after parking up. Its not pas fluid as keep an eye on that.  :y   Will paperclip it soon. Sure eml didnt come on but can check.

Title: Re: ATF
Post by: JamesV6CDX on 07 August 2008, 18:00:07

Check the ATF level, there's a maintenance guide. Where is it dripping...

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Post by: feeutfo on 07 August 2008, 18:26:26

not unheard of to confuse atf with 50/50 pink coolant. If its watery and tastes sweet it coolant but i would tend to put 2 and 2 together and make an atf leak, as you say, but atf when old turns black and stinks. Get it up on a ramp and have a look. When was it last serviced? Should be every 60k. Decide what to do from there. 5 or 6 bottles of dextron 3 and 2 gaskits for the small and large sumps and a filter to change if you like or clean the old one. Engage all gears, check level . Other than that a top up and see where the leaks coming from while your there. Bloody messy to do on the drive, friendly local mech with a ramp and a print out of the guide is best. Dont go to vx they will take the piss and get the level wrong. Hope helps.

Title: Re: ATF
Post by: bighed on 08 August 2008, 11:06:37

brilliant thanks. Wouls I need to use vx gaskets and atf??

Title: Re: ATF
Post by: feeutfo on 08 August 2008, 15:24:45

no but easyest way to makes sure you get the right bits and oil. Having said that they had to order in the dextron 3 as they only had a couple of bottles.
Just in case, my parts bloke tried to sell me some other fluid instead. It MUST BE dextron 3.

Title: Re: ATF
Post by: bighed on 08 August 2008, 20:08:02

oh right, cant find the how to. Can any kind person do a link please??