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cleshe · 05-05-2008, 18:32

If its a Borg Warner gearbox(most are)check it in Park with the engine running, preferably warm, but not too hot. Let idle for 5 minutes, then check.To my knowledge, no recent automatic gearbox has a clutch. They either use a fluid flywheel or a torque converter.
Changing the oil is usually a pain . It's too easy to get an airlock. Personally I'd pay the dealer to do it.

05-05-2008, 18:32	#10
cleshe cf.addict Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: stafford Age: 70 Services: virgin 4Mbs ,now upgraded to 10Mbps Posts: 204	Re: The right way to check/change gearbox oil on an automatic? If its a Borg Warner gearbox(most are)check it in Park with the engine running, preferably warm, but not too hot. Let idle for 5 minutes, then check.To my knowledge, no recent automatic gearbox has a clutch. They either use a fluid flywheel or a torque converter. Changing the oil is usually a pain . It's too easy to get an airlock. Personally I'd pay the dealer to do it. Last edited by cleshe; 05-05-2008 at 18:36.