Transmission fluid level

[David John]

This might be a stupid question but is being a little low on tranny fluid really bad for your transmission? I mean it wouldnt effect anything would it? I should just add more right? Thanks for helping out...Its only my first truck. It shifts fine if your wondering...but thanks for any information

[16th hippy]

when you check it, if there is no fluid onthe stick, you should add half a quart, and check it again. keep doign this until it is in the safe operating range as indicated on the stick.too much is bad, and way too little can burn it up. not a stupid question if you don't know the answer..is always best to ask if you don't. if you have anymore questions, just ask, that's why we're here.

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by David John

This might be a stupid question but is being a little low on tranny fluid really bad for your transmission? I mean it wouldnt effect anything would it? I should just add more right? Thanks for helping out...Its only my first truck. It shifts fine if your wondering...but thanks for any information

You checked the fluid level with is running hot right?

Also, go through all the gears slowly all the way to 1 and back up pausing for 5 seconds each time to get the right level.

[dmbrisket 51]

^ or, you could check it while its ideling in nutral, like most of us

[BlazerLT]

Originally Posted by dmbrisket 51

^ or, you could check it while its ideling in nutral, like most of us

Actually, you check it in hot idle in park after cycling through all the gears to make sure all the solenoids are filled so that you get the proper level.