|
TRANSMISSION THROWS FLUID OUT OF FILL TUBE
AND/OR BREATHER
|
| Condition |
Probable Causes |
Suggested
Remedies |
|
Transmission Throws Fluid Out of Fill Tube and/or Breather |
1. Dipstick
loose. |
1. Tighten cap.
Replace if necessary. |
| 2. Transmission
fluid level too high. |
2. Drain to
proper fluid level. (Be sure dipstick calibration is correct for specific
model. |
| 3. Transmission
fluid level too low. |
3. Fill to
proper fluid level. (Be sure dipstick calibration is correct for specific
model.) |
| 4. Vacuum
modulator failed. |
4. Replace
vacuum modulator. |
| 6. Retarder
linkage not properly adjusted. |
6. Reset
retarder linkage to proper adjustments. |
| 7. Breather
clogged. |
7. Clean or
replace breather. |
| 8. Water in
transmission fluid. |
8. Drain and
replace transmission fluid. |
| 9. Dipstick
gasket worn. |
9. Replace
gasket or dipstick. |
| 10. Improper
dipstick marking (improper fluid level). |
10. Replace
dipstick. |
