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Old 05-17-2006, 07:49 PM
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Default Re: Transmission Running Hot

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Originally Posted by PhilD
Do the blotter test;

A quick way to test for worn ATF (in the t-case and tranny) is to do a blotter test. Place a couple of drops of ATF on a paper towel and wait 30 seconds. If the spot spreads out widely and is red (or maybe brown), the ATF is likely OK. But if the spot does not spread out and is dark, the ATF is oxidized and should be changed.
That's a good one Phil, I need to keep that one in mind.
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