Burning Trans fluid

[Intercooled]

Dropped off the truck today at the dealership. They checked all levels, and checked to see if there were any fluids mixing like you guys said in the trandfer case and in the radiator. Removed the skid plate and checked everything out. They check the rear seal into the tranfer case as well. No leakage was found. I'll keep my eye on it. I'm about to turn 23k miles so at the next oil change I'll do a Trans service and go from there. Maybe I didnt check it when it was hot enough?? I dont know. Thanks for the input and advice.

[finbox]

you did check it while it was running right?

[Intercooled]

Originally Posted by finbox

you did check it while it was running right?

Yup, and it read bearly on the cold mark. Added 3/4 of a quart while it was still running and brought it up to the middle of the hatch marks on "hot".

[pdsq99f4]

Trans fluid fluctuates quite a bit depending on temp. If it's warm and you are in the hash marks on the dipstick, you're fine. As long as it's not burnt and smelly, you're okay.

[IRA51]

Instal a external trans cooler B4 it's too late .

[H2R]

Originally Posted by pdsq99f4

Trans fluid fluctuates quite a bit depending on temp. If it's warm and you are in the hash marks on the dipstick, you're fine. As long as it's not burnt and smelly, you're okay.

Check trans fluid level when at operating temperature for consistancy of the check! and an additional external oil cooler would certainly help depending on the climate where you live.

[LEcustoms]

Also not to sound like a jerk but make sure your on somewhat level ground.