Overfilled Transmission Fluid? Consequences & What To Do

[@MechanicBase]

Did you solve your overfilled transmission problem? Let us know in the comments below how you did it, and maybe you can help someone else with an overfilled transmission! Don't forget to like the video and subscribe to our channel! More information: mechanicbase.com/transmission/slightly-overfilled-transmission/ Website: mechanicbase.com/

[@issacharezechias2209]

99 deville, transmission was showing too high in idle, so i removed about a quart, now the reading is showing where it should be in the hot zone, but now the car isnt running right, was running fine when the fluid was way too high, such garbage

[@stevenbennettwilliams1261]

Maybe it runs better with the transmission fluid the way it was

[@NicolasWinegardner]

Great Video! Very informative. Not sure why but this information seemed to be a bit hard to find on YT. Thank you for explaining it clearly. You've earned your self 1 more sub :)

[@marnimann2273]

Thank you for making this! It’s been very helpful, I would have been lost without you😊

[@MechanicBase]

🙏

[@hpt08]

Very professionally explained. Slovakia?

[@nazihborish8224]

Does the vent expel bubbles and air if there is excess transmission fluid?

[@BoostedPastime]

Thank you!

[@HoneyGuys-w5x]

Excellent video. I'm going to assume that you check the Overflow plug down underneath the vehicle and let the excess drain out when the liquid is cool. Is that correct?

[@NerminZahirovic-k5p]

Pozdrav samo da pitam sta semoze Desi TI Ako naspem u volva XC90 jednu 1 litru vise ulja u menjac automaski

[@eheheh3263]

Will too much pressure from Too much fluid loosen up the screws from under the transmission cover???

[@juliustay2541]

When there's a transmission fluid leak through a seal, does removing the excess fluid recondition the affected seal and prevent further leaks?

[@Wolff1984]

No, once it starts leaking, it’s done. It’ll probably keep leaking. The only thing you can do is try putting something in there to rejuvenate the seals and hope it stops it.

[@freeasabird6799]

⁠@@Wolff1984what do you mean put something in to rejuvenate the seal? Other than transmission fluid?

[@Schrimpieman]

As always, consult owner's or shop manual..... However, generally speaking: Vehicles w/ a dipstick (to check fluid level), important to note that (yes) engine at operating temperature, and be sure to place gear selector in EACH gear for a few seconds while at a standstill with engine running. This allows any tapped air to be purged out of passages & solenoids in that complicated maze of the valve body. Keep engine running either in Park or Neutral, then pull dipstick as you demonstrated for proper reading. . Glad you mentioned access plug (on some vehicles that do not have a dipstick). But still, same thing: engine needs to be running during level check. . Bonus Note: Never ever mix trans fluid types. Contamination wrecks havoc especially on newer technology tranny's. Always stay with OEM fluids. . Thanks for sharing !

[@RebeccaSpires-eb9bn]

Does your car jerk and hesitate when overfilled?

[@goldengirls0125]

Hello, I just checked my transmission fluid and it’s really high. I noticed the transmission fluid was added 3 k miles with a conditioner just before I bought it. I looked under the car it’s it’s wet where the pulleys go into the transmission and has dropped down onto steering rod. Any suggestions what I should do?

[@Wolff1984]

It’s interesting how he’s trying to demonstrate with his hand over the top of the motor with the hood open😂

[@cfinkelston1023]

I have a 2018 Cheveolet Equinox LT AWD 1.5L 4 cylinder. I changed my transmition fluid. My car does not have the dipstick it has that side screw for checking which i could do but is unnessarily too difficult. Since the transmition holds 10 qts and when you drain with the drain plug it only releases like 4.5 qts. So they say to properly change it with that method, you change it like 2 to 3 times within a short period. I catch the oil in the bucket and then measure how much comes out and put the exact same new fluid back in. It worked the first 2 times but this third time i figured id put about an extra half quart back in to account for what is lost on the sides of the bucket and the sides of what i measure and the funnels and all. And i figured a little extra to top off in case it was a bit low. What a bad idea. I started driving jt and like 15 to 20 minutes later i felt heat through the firewall on my toes and the transmition is right in front of them. Only noticed hard shifting decreased acceleration and weird sounds. I parked it as soon as i could and will drain some fluid out now. I googled it and it said the same thing i experienced. Then found this video. Never knew it was that critical. Hopefully it operates normal after i drain some. Thanks!

[@lukaperko9744]

Is it working properly now?

[@cfinkelston1023]

@@lukaperko9744 Yes working totally fine now. No other issues and no damage!

[@stevenbean9706]

whats really amazing is how people insist overfilling wont cause parts to stick ! transmission fluid is just that fluid its not an oil regardless of what people say it contains detergent . Ever try lubricating with liquid tide ? its almost the same thing its also why you wont see s single transmission repair man with dirty hands when you overfill it will actually decrease pressure not increase pressure because the detergent foams the more fluid the more foam the more foam the more air pockets form and the detergent seperates from the lubricant causing parts to stick

[@paulverdon4362]

After service a 92 pajero gearbox it no longer goes into 4 gear, all else is ok, help

[@DustinKeating-yk3vq]

Mine is a little high but every time its shows ka little low when its at operating temperature then when i add some it ends up a little high so i just left it a little high

[@omercormier7988]

You did not tell us weather the engon is still running or not while checking the tranmission fluiod. you only said while itwas worm

[@brianperry8416]

SO YOU SAYING THERE'S HOPE! DRAINED TO SAFE LEVEL AND TEST DRIVE WAS NORMAL.

[@paulverdon4362]

my pajero wont change from 3rd to top gear even at 3000rpm, all else is good

[@garywillier4303]

The only thing that well happened is you well blow out the transmission seals where it well leak from.just like over filling you're oil.you well blow your oil seals.rear seal front seal that's a fact