Transmission overfilled
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Transmission overfilled
I'm not too concerned about this, but since I'm sitting on the couch waiting for the dinner I thought I'd ask the question:
I changed my fluids today and figure I overfilled the transmission about a 1/4 qt.
I doubt there's any issue with it being overfilled.
Anyone got an opinion?
I changed my fluids today and figure I overfilled the transmission about a 1/4 qt.
I doubt there's any issue with it being overfilled.
Anyone got an opinion?
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The fill in Harley transmissions are usually between 32-38 oz. I drain and fill mine with 1qt (32) never had an issue. Pulling out the excess with turkey baster sounds like good solution
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That doesn't sound like a large amount. I doubt you would notice it really. I also don't think there is any way that little bit could hurt anything.
I always drain mine and put 1 quart in it. I figure that is about perfect as all of it comes out.
I always drain mine and put 1 quart in it. I figure that is about perfect as all of it comes out.
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don't know it'd hurt, but don't think it'd help either..
I think it always best to install the Proper amount of lubrication in anything.
I have used a turkey baster several times to get too much oil out of something I've overfilled..
Just get the wife a new one and then You'll have one for the garage..
I think it always best to install the Proper amount of lubrication in anything.
I have used a turkey baster several times to get too much oil out of something I've overfilled..
Just get the wife a new one and then You'll have one for the garage..
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Turned out that I only overfilled it by a few oz. so I'm sure it would have been OK, but it never hurts to be accurate.
I took a empty gallon milk jug and poured a quart of water in it.
Then took a sharpie and drew a line at the water level.
I emptied the jug and cut it a couple inches above the quart mark.
Once cut, I dried it out, then dumped the oil into it.
I then promptly dumped the oil back into the transmission, minus obviously what was over the line.
Next time I do this fluid change when I buy the gallon oil jug, I'll also buy two single quarts; one for the transmission and one for the primary since they both have a capacity of 1 quart each.
That way I don't have to worry about measuring out the amount.
Damn, when will I ever know everything and can quit learning new crap!!!
I took a empty gallon milk jug and poured a quart of water in it.
Then took a sharpie and drew a line at the water level.
I emptied the jug and cut it a couple inches above the quart mark.
Once cut, I dried it out, then dumped the oil into it.
I then promptly dumped the oil back into the transmission, minus obviously what was over the line.
Next time I do this fluid change when I buy the gallon oil jug, I'll also buy two single quarts; one for the transmission and one for the primary since they both have a capacity of 1 quart each.
That way I don't have to worry about measuring out the amount.
Damn, when will I ever know everything and can quit learning new crap!!!
Last edited by Bluraven; Aug 11, 2014 at 10:24 AM.
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don't know it'd hurt, but don't think it'd help either..
I think it always best to install the Proper amount of lubrication in anything.
I have used a turkey baster several times to get too much oil out of something I've overfilled..
Just get the wife a new one and then You'll have one for the garage..
I think it always best to install the Proper amount of lubrication in anything.
I have used a turkey baster several times to get too much oil out of something I've overfilled..
Just get the wife a new one and then You'll have one for the garage..
, Since I use Redline in my trans I make sure I keep it between 20 and 24 oz, as the manual prescribes for my ride. That stuff is too expensive to waste by overfilling. And, as thick as it is I don`t want to risk blowing an IPB seal by having too much in there, even though there is a vent to the trans case.
Last edited by hvacgaspiping; Aug 11, 2014 at 09:35 AM.
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