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Originally Posted by stateofidleness
dumber question: how do i check the transmission fluid level??
i just let it ran and revved it a few times.. as soon as I revved it (while still on ramps), the puddle came back... about 5 inches around.. then it stops leaking (not a continuous flow)
what else can I check?? it's starting to look more and more like a RMS thing, but that might mean a tow...
there is no oil above the skild plate and it is still clean/dry. The oil drip is right at the lowest point of the tranny by that steel cable that connects the engine and tranny together...
gettin' scared guys... how can I further diagnose a RMS? seems like that would leak without me revving no?
ps: i checked the manual and it doesn't tell me how to check transmission fluid level
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There are a number of technical articles on the Pelican Parts site that you might find useful.
Click here
The link to checking and changing the transmission fluid can be found
here.
I often try to review sequence of events to help troubleshoot a problem. If I understand you correctly you found:
1) a large trail of oil and a huge puddle under the car.
2) no drop in engine oil when looking at the dipstick.
3) no drips while the car is just sitting.
4) as soon as you started the car, another huge puddle.
Questions I would try to answer are:
1) Is there a drop in engine oil now? If not, I would DEFINITELY check transmission fluid level.
2) Do you see any obvious damage like a crack in the transmission or a hole? Have you put the car up on jack stands to have a look? (dont crawl under it with just a jack).
3) Have you looked under the car while it is running to see where the leak might be coming from?
I would not run it again unless you have made sure there is enough engine oil and transmission fluid that would ensure that you dont fry the engine or transmission.
But that is just me.
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