Thread: Auto transmission problem

Sounds like it's simply low on fluid. When did you last check the level?

I've tried checking the fluid but can't seem to get a proper reading on the dipstick..Followed the manual in terms of having it cold, running and in park but when I wipe the dipstick and check it all I see is ATF half way up the dipstick if that makes sense, that is it seems to be well above the max level, but I haven't added any fluid for some time and the ATF was replaced about 70 000 k's ago when I had the transfer box changed by a mechanic.

70,000 is a long time between auto fluid changes. I do mine every 20,000, but I'm a bit anal. Why don't you change it and see if that helps?
Check the manual to see how much oil is recommended.

Originally Posted by Hendrous

I've tried checking the fluid but can't seem to get a proper reading on the dipstick..Followed the manual in terms of having it cold, running and in park but when I wipe the dipstick and check it all I see is ATF half way up the dipstick if that makes sense, that is it seems to be well above the max level, but I haven't added any fluid for some time and the ATF was replaced about 70 000 k's ago when I had the transfer box changed by a mechanic.

I don't think land rover really wanted us to check the fluid on a d1 seems to impossible

Take out the dipstick and let it idle for a few minutes before dipping a clean stick. Getting oil part way up the tube wrecks the reading. RAVE says to check with the engine at operating temperature, idling in neutral.

Mmm 70,000k is a lot.
I would be doing the filter and the fluid asap. With a bit of a flush as well.
with 400,000 on the clock its done well.

I am near 350,000 now on original box and all is well.

Maybe a set of gradual changes. A large change in auto fluid can be fatal to autos with bad fluid. Had the experience with an auto Camry.

Thanks fella's for the replies.

Seems I've been a bit slack with the ATF changes!

Coops, what do you mean by gradual changes..do I drain a little fluid, replace, run it and repeat before doing a full change?

And as goes flushing, is there a special fluid for this?

Finally, how difficult is the filter change. I looked at a few utube clips and if I'm looking at the right gearbox it looks relatively easy (yet my Heynes manual is saying to leave it to a pro.)

Chrs

Mark