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 Transmission check/fill
#793075
02/27/07 02:54 AM
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Joined: Feb 2007
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I've had this truck all of about 3 days now, and the other day i noticed that under my hood(3.2L) there is no (auto)transmission dip stick, or fill tube... how are you suposed to change your fluids? the manual says to take it to a dealer but that seems a little rediculous. any info is appreciated and i hope this isnt a dumb question
1996 Trooper SE 4x4, 265/75R16 ProComp All Terrains
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Re: Transmission check/fill
[Re: Kingrya]
#793076
02/27/07 03:28 AM
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Joined: Aug 2002
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There's a fill/drain plug similar to a manual transmission. Do a search on here and you'll get more specifics. But essentially you have to fill it with fluid until it starts dribbling out the fill hole while the engine is running. Richard <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Transmission check/fill
[Re: Kingrya]
#793077
02/27/07 05:06 AM
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Joined: Jun 2000
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Let Jiffy Lube do it, unless you enjoy laying under the vehicle with the engine running.
Steve Carlson - 95 Trooper LS expo rig
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Re: Transmission check/fill
[Re: Kingrya]
#793078
02/27/07 05:56 AM
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Joined: Sep 2003
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I've read several comments about the GM-sourced auto box in our post-91 Troopers not having dipsticks, but mine does.
I checked the option codes and it says there's a 4L30E down there.
Did some have 'em and some not?
BH
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Re: Transmission check/fill
[Re: BigHornE]
#793079
02/27/07 06:35 AM
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My 93 Rodeo has a dipstick, guess I'm just lucky <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
93 Rodeo 4x4 3.2 auto
Tinted Windows
SuperWinch hubs
Full Kenwood audio system
Indy4x 3" lift, SS brake lines, HD tie-rods, DOR diff drops & UB skidders, Procomp ES3000's
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Re: Transmission check/fill
[Re: BigSwede]
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02/27/07 06:49 AM
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Let Jiffy Lube do it, unless you enjoy laying under the vehicle with the engine running. You know I respect ya a lot Steve, but that comment just made me cringe. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> Richard <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Transmission check/fill
[Re: Richard Saylor]
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02/27/07 03:26 PM
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Not sure what you mean, I was quite serious. To reach the fill hole you have to wriggle underneath the vehicle. The vehicle has to be level, so you can't jack it higher to make room...and the level has to be checked with the engine running and warmed up. So you have to worry about hot exhaust, noise, etc. too. Not fun IMHO.
Steve Carlson - 95 Trooper LS expo rig
Serenity now!
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Re: Transmission check/fill
[Re: BigSwede]
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02/27/07 04:36 PM
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Not sure what you mean, I was quite serious. To reach the fill hole you have to wriggle underneath the vehicle. The vehicle has to be level, so you can't jack it higher to make room...and the level has to be checked with the engine running and warmed up. So you have to worry about hot exhaust, noise, etc. too. Not fun IMHO. I understood your intent behind it. What made me cringe was the jiffy lube part of it. I just don't trust any place like that. That's all. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/cheers.gif" alt="" /> Richard <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
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Re: Transmission check/fill
[Re: Richard Saylor]
#793083
02/27/07 05:09 PM
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Ah, well believe me, "letting" Jiffy Lube do it includes me standing there watching them do it so I know they did it properly...
Steve Carlson - 95 Trooper LS expo rig
Serenity now!
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Re: Transmission check/fill
[Re: BigSwede]
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02/27/07 05:13 PM
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Ah, well believe me, "letting" Jiffy Lube do it includes me standing there watching them do it so I know they did it properly... Believe me, I'm the same way. Still don't trust them though. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/scared.gif" alt="" /> Richard <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/patriot.gif" alt="" />
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