What do I do if my transmission fluid is overfilled?
How To Solve Overfilled Transmission Fluid?
- Siphon the Transmission Fluid. One of the easiest ways to remove excess fluid from your transmission is using a siphon.
- Draining Transmission Fluid. The other way to solve excess transmission fluid is to drain your transmission.
- Seek Professional Help.
What should you do if your transmission oil is overfilled?
If you change your transmission fluid manually, remember to take safety precautions. You should also monitor the quantity, as overfilling the transmission oil can affect your overall driving experience. So if you have overfilled your transmission, it is an excellent idea to tap something through the plug or dipstick to get the correct level.
What happens when you overfill a transmission clutch?
Because of the foaming and very little room for air, the excessive transmission fluid would overheat the transmission instead of keeping it cool, and without room for air, depressing the clutch would result in fluid trying to ooze out of the transmission, compromising the sealing in the process.
Do you need to replace the transmission fluid?
You can remove the excess transmission fluid or replace it. There are some people who do not recommend replacing the transmission fluid, especially in high mileage vehicles. However, the quality of the fluid deteriorates over time. It is better to replace your old transmission fluid with a new one. You can siphon the fluid from your transmission.
How can you tell if your transmission fluid level is too high?
Withdraw the dipstick and wipe it clean using a lint-free wiper and insert it fully. Once you remove the transmission dipstick, you will notice it has gradual marks on it indicating where the fluid level should be located. Withdraw the dipstick and read the fluid level on both sides to determine the actual transmission level.