Thread: Auto overheating/ slipping

Originally Posted by scarry

Couple of things,was the temp warning light for the transmission or the engine?

The Auto needs to be filled to the level plug,then the vehicle run while in neutral and more fluid added until it runs out the level plug.
I wonder if the repairer did this?

Low fluid level may cause the slipping.

This is what I don't understand - is the light for the engine or the transmission or both? And what about the gauge, both too?

The transmission was definitely full to the top both after repair and after rebuild. After repair it was checked by two mechanics, both said it was full.

Originally Posted by str405

This is what I don't understand - is the light for the engine or the transmission or both? And what about the gauge, both too?

The temp gauge and warning is exclusively for the engine

warning light for trans looks like this

Originally Posted by thai_tiger

warning light for trans looks like this

Brilliant, thanks thai tiger, all makes sense now!

Quick update, have a coolant temp sensor on the way and will fit when it arrives, as well as a new thermostat. I rechecked my coolant level two days ago after noticing waterfall sounds behind dash and it was low, needed about 1litre of fluid maybe. Seems to have stopped that overheating issue for now but does this now mean a bad head gasket? Surely not at 170 000km. Or am I overestimating the d2? No obvious coolant leaks, ground is dry when car is parked when both hot and cold.

wow,, 16 posts and i cant tell if its a V8 or not,,
170K and needing fluid?
sounds like a V8,,

Oh and Thai-Tiger?

thanks for the MPH dash,,

It's a td5