Theoretical Trans fluid question 5hp-18 530 trans

[632 Regal]

what would happen or what would be the reccomendation say if someone (not me of course) changed filters and accidently added 1 qt redline dextron II instead of the dextron III as recommended. Stupid labels look almost identical. Should my friend be worried or no biggie?

[JonE]

Jeff,
I guess your "friend" will find out, but, probably safer than being a quart or so low! What is that about 10% of the total volume? I suppose your "friend" could always drain it again and "dilute" it further with the proper fluid.

[ryan roopnarine]

alright brian boitano....it can't hurt too much, esp. if its redline, according to this......

www.nmia.com/~dgnrg/atf3a.jpg

[Bellicose Right Winger]

Since it's not your transmission, tell your "friend" not to worry about it. You can give us regular updates about any future problems and we'll add to the knowledge base. :D

Paul Shovestul




what would happen or what would be the reccomendation say if someone (not me of course) changed filters and accidently added 1 qt redline dextron II instead of the dextron III as recommended. Stupid labels look almost identical. Should my friend be worried or no biggie?

[632 Regal]

Since it's not your transmission, tell your "friend" not to worry about it. You can give us regular updates about any future problems and we'll add to the knowledge base. :D

Paul Shovestul

[632 Regal]

than mixing synthetic motor oils and weights...

:|

[Sweetwater]

When you figure a 7.8 liter capacity, that quart is just around 10%. I don't see much likelyhood of problems. Tell your friend to purchase reading glasses.

[632 Regal]

im lookin at 4 qts just in the pan and its at least 1 qt low, add in the trans and torque converter and Im sure its over 10 qts.