Bradb Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 Auto Box fluid... Where do I shove it? Being Mr Plug and Play... I just looked around the engine bay.. Can find every thing including the trans fluid gauge.. but where does the trans fluid go into and how much should I put in? Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 It goes down the trans fluid dipstick hole......honest. Yes i know, bit silly isn't it. But it's better than having to crawl under the car like us manual owners have to. Make sure the car is on a level ground and you use the correct set of markings on the dipstick for whether your car is warm or cold. This check is for some reason better done when the fluid is warm. Then just feed in as much as required to bring the level up to maximum. It's worth checking the level in a couple of days time as well, just to see if there is any major change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mycroft Posted March 9, 2002 Share Posted March 9, 2002 This check must be done with the engine running after a goodish thrash and the car in 'N' after coming to a halt after the run, go right thru the 'box PRND2L-2DN and then check the levelafter taking the dipper out cleaning it leaving for a while to ensure you get a good reading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradb Posted March 9, 2002 Author Share Posted March 9, 2002 Good on Martin, You've provided the answer after long last. Go to the top of the class. Thanks for that. Although its pointing towards my turbo's blown or turbo related prob now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Quote: from Mycroft on 9:46 pm on Mar. 9, 2002[br]This check must be done with the engine running after a goodish thrash and the car in 'N' after coming to a halt after the run, go right thru the 'box PRND2L-2DN and then check the levelafter taking the dipper out cleaning it leaving for a while to ensure you get a good reading. Can anyone else confirm that the engine should be running while the reading is taken? I go to all the positions above but always return to neutral before going to the next gear, just to ensure everything in the box is well coated with fluid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Just checked the 'book of words' and it does say to be checked whilst car is idling. Yep suprised me too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Wall Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Thank you for consulting the good book Martin. The owner hand book does not refer to it at all, not something an owner is expected to do!!!!!! On reflection this makes sense as you will get fluid drain back into the sump once the pumps are switched off. (Edited by Phil Wall at 9:17 am on Mar. 10, 2002) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HedgehogSandwich adi Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 I'd dearly love to check my level, but the damn dipstick is always completely covered with fluid everywhere. making it impossible to tell anything. adi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradb Posted March 10, 2002 Author Share Posted March 10, 2002 If a car was running with no trans fluid.. What would happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 It would be extremely hard to pull away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mycroft Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Brad, the 'tone' of that posting worries me, did you run VERY low or am I reading too much into it. Is your dipstick dry? (appologies to Frankie Howerd fans) Did you have a mooch about under the car today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradb Posted March 10, 2002 Author Share Posted March 10, 2002 Hiya M, Its not dry.. I had a gander, I got it in the garage 2morrow re summat else. I'll get them to give it the once over. I think my problem lies with as you said previously the air pipe that connect the turbos. (Excuse lack of tech speak). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Mycroft Posted March 10, 2002 Share Posted March 10, 2002 Well that's a relief. My DB7 was about as reliable as the Privatised Railways (come back British Rail, all is forgiven) and once decided to lose its Tranny fluid over (we guess) 2/3 days and on my usual Saturday 'wheels off sort out', found a dry dipper, made me feel sick. That car broke my heart (every month almost) so pretty, a heartbreak at the slightest stutter. If you are having a garage do the stuff then fine, but you maight consider them checking the IC for a restriction, qver time they can clog up and if you have never cleaned them out it would be good to take the opportunity. DO NOT let the garage just do a visual inspection, if you can tell them to do the following, using workshop tools. (not the way I'll describe it for the DIY'ers out there) Detach the piping as close to the turbos as poss. and as far up the other end as poss. (near the injectors) take your vacuum cleaner outside and attach 'blow' end to the hose nearest the turbos and SEAL the other end, get some strips of cloth about 2" wide and soak them in a solution of fairy liquid and water and wrap them around the joints, secure them fairly tight., switch on the vacuum cleaner and watch for bubbles! So even if you have a fault your neighbours children will think you are amazing and your car is really cool! It is a bit of a palaver as a party trick, but hey! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bradb Posted March 10, 2002 Author Share Posted March 10, 2002 Sorted. Appreciate that. I'll keep ya informed. In at 9am should have a verdict by 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MONKEYmark Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 hi i want to change gearbox oil have read on hear its not wise to empty out and fill up seems strange what oil do you use also has anyone got oil or gearbox oil cooler i have an auto j spec are all top supercars like tvr db7 ferrari`s very unreliable seem to hear a lot of tales of them breaking down a lot i thought they would be bolted to gether so well supra seems pretty strong and reliable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Martin F Posted March 11, 2002 Share Posted March 11, 2002 You have a gearbox oil cooler\heater as standard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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