[Fwd: Re: ATF in gearbox/OD?]
Karl Gilchrist (xtr25618701(at)xtra.co.nz)
Sat, 05 Dec 1998 22:23:29 +1300
Karl Gilchrist wrote:
>
Recently there was a thread on ATF in the gearbox-I was having problems
sending to the list but thanks to TJ I think we're right any way heres
my 2cents worth-
> > Jerome my advice is use engine oil. Recently I spent big bucks having a
> > transmission leak fixed. Contrary to my instructions the shop used
> > transmission fluid when they refilled it. We had quite an arguement
> > about it but they insisted it would be better and in the end I accepted
> > their advice. Driving home from the shop (about 2-3 miles)the overdrive
> > dropped out about 3-4 times (very frightening to be sudenly doing more
> > than 1000rpm extra and I suspect not very good for the car). Since I
> > drained the tranny and filled it with oil it has never done this again.
Karl