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do I need to have car level for A/T fluid change(refill)?

Discussion in 'Prime Technical Discussion' started by The Big Sleaze, Dec 14, 2023.

  1. The Big Sleaze

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    I had it on 4 equal jacks the first time but I think I'd like to just raise the front only on a pair of 3-ton jacks that give max of about 17in.
    Will the A/T refill be OK? Before I get under and eyeball it, is the A/T fill way to the back of A/T so maybe it wouldn't fill all the way if only front is raised or is it about in middle?

    PS-also planning a change of both coolants, but not too worried if level not exactly right because thermostat and levels can be topped off without crawling under the car.
     
  2. Mendel Leisk

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    I checked the Repair Manual instruction, and the fill hole is at the back corner, so having only the front raised will definitely reduce the amount you can pour in.

    It's a bit of an oversight that the RM makes no mention of the car needing to be level; I think they disregard the DIY factor, assume this is happening in a shop with a full lift.

     
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  3. The Big Sleaze

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    thx, good to know. fortunately I got 4 jacks, was just thinking maybe would create more room under the car if angled.
    I'm paranoid about not fully filling an A/T with AFT after I thought I'd filled a leaking old Oldsmobile and dipstick read "Full" at idle but I didn't cycle it through the gears, so the only thing that was full was the T-converter donut.
     
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