transmission top up

[imnothereanymore]

ummm anyone tell me where/how to add trans fluid on a ssv the book says get i done at services but i want to add some now

 

[bladerunner]

um why do you want to top it up? is it leaking? they are only accessable from under the car, they are filled in a similar way to your diff. from memory theres a sight glass as well

 

[imnothereanymore]

nah not eaking but when i got the car it slipped a little bit and i was told the level was down so my tuner topped it up and its been fne but now ts doing it again so i want to top it up but looks like ya cant

 

[pjdm1980]

I'd say if your tuner has topped it up and it has the same symptoms then it is almost certainly leaking from some where as trans fluid doesn't evaporate!

 

[lease1]

I have the VE Service Manual on DVD. If you PM me your email address I'll email you the Transmission section.

 

[JBM]

I lost some fluid while changing the radiator and want to top mine up as well.
Which side is the top plug before I jack the whole thing up.
Does the car need to be running to have the level to the plug correct or does it just need to be hot?
I have sealed trans on my Land Rover that has a specific way to set fluid level but I don't know anything about these transmissions.
James

 

[greenacc]

If you're not familiar with the process get hold of a shop manual and read it rather than guessing.
If I was desperate I'd find the fill plug, undo it when cold checking that fluid doesn't run out, and pump 100ml of correct fluid in, replace plug and road test.

 

[JBM]

greenacc your post isnt very helpful.
I have since gotten a copy of a manual and the procedure is the same as my Land Rover.
If I had followed your advice I would have lost a great deal more fluid than I already have.
James