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  1. 04-12-2009, 06:33 PM #41
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    I put back in the quart + I let drain out yesterday. Started over and this time made sure the transmission was in the correct temp range before I ran it through the gears and then checked immediately. I'm thinking this is the proper procedure from my experience last night and the info posted previously. Mine was maybe 1/2 quart low but nothing which would affect operation.

    What a pain in the ass! I'm not sure if the weekend spent was worth the piece of mind, and my girlfriend was concerned I was with a "Tranny" for hours!

    Good though to get under the car and have a look around, plus changed my oil/filter.

    To fill I used about 7ft of 1/2" OD 3/8" ID nylon tubing run about where the dip stick is supposed to be, worked great...the easiest part of the whole process.
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    so let me get this straight...

    if the fluid level is fine.. and i take out that drain plug... it shouldnt leak? Almost like a empty cup at the bottom of a drained bathtub ? Once the water level reaches the top of the cup, it will pour into the cup (ie, onto the ground )
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    Check the beginning of this thread for the procedure.

    DO NOT pull the 'plug' when the car is off, Trans sump not warmed to proper degrees or before shift the transmission through each gear for a few seconds. Else you will loose some fluid.

    The example you described above with the cup is essentially how this works, but you have to follow the procedure posted by Charlie before removing the check 'plug'.

    I only did it to diagnose (rule out the transmission) as a source of a different issue I'm having with a vibration.
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    awesome... thanks alot.

    makes me wanna install my own TC now
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    make sure your tranny temp is in range......very important.....Do not skip on the steps

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    On a side note, which one of the two lines coming out of the trans is the return line, the upper or lower, I want to install a aux. cooler, thanks.

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    did this today in the garage with 2 jack stands a jack and 2 ramps..

    the did my Rear plate seal and rear main so i wanted to double check the trans level..

    put the back on ramps and leveled the car the best i could i did the whole thing and let it run till it stopped dripping..

    Then grabed my Mighty Vac and put a little in started flowing out and started to drip, then i stopped.
    i think the dealer may have over filled it maybe half a quart..
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    I would have left that 1/2 qt. in. JMO.

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    I am glad I have a manual! That would be a pain in the ass!

    Good write up.
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    Quote Originally Posted by 99-LS1-SS View Post
    I am glad I have a manual! That would be a pain in the ass!
    The procedure to check and service M6 is different than A6?
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