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How much damage was likely done?
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06/13/18 08:40 PM
06/13/18 08:40 PM
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gfh77665
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I bought a used Chevy Silverado (5.3) almost a year ago, just after the great Harvey flood. It had 145K miles at that time. I checked the vehicle over pretty good when I bought it, and I remember seeing nice red Trans fluid on the dipstick then.
I have since driven about 15,000 miles, and I checked the fluid again this week and found the fluid level almost 2 inches above the crosshatch mark. I don't know how I missed the overfill earlier, but I suppose I did.
I took it to an independent shop and they did a BG flush, and the fluid is now new, and at the correct level. The truck has never exhibited any trans symptoms. Shifts have always been correct. The fluid was still red at the time of change.
My question is, all things considered, how much damage (if any) was done? Should I worry much? Thanks.
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Re: How much damage was likely done?
[Re: gfh77665]
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06/13/18 08:58 PM
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rooflessVW
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I'd say that if no drivability concerns have manifested, you're probably fine.
"Zed's dead baby, Zed's dead."
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Re: How much damage was likely done?
[Re: gfh77665]
#4786309
06/13/18 10:01 PM
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tcp71
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Is it leaking in from the transfer case?
2016 F150 Eco: Edge 0w40 2005 Sienna 3.3: mobil 0w40 (varies)
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Re: How much damage was likely done?
[Re: gfh77665]
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06/13/18 10:05 PM
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TheLoneRanger
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The problem with overfilling is that the ATF will get up into the gears and air bubbles will be created, then the air mixed with fluid will cause slippage. I doubt if 2 inches overfilled would cause any trouble at all.
Some days you eat the bear, some days the bear eats you.....
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Re: How much damage was likely done?
[Re: gfh77665]
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06/13/18 11:00 PM
06/13/18 11:00 PM
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zorobabel
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Sorry, but I have to ask. Did you check the ATF with the engine running?
1997 Maxima 195k, Castrol GTX Synblend 5W-30, FL400S 2004 Corolla 196k, VWB 5w20 + SSS 10w40, MGL4967
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Re: How much damage was likely done?
[Re: gfh77665]
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06/14/18 12:28 AM
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zeng
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...... and I checked the fluid again this week and found the fluid level almost 2 inches above the crosshatch mark...... ...... The fluid was still red at the time of change.
My question is, all things considered, how much damage (if any) was done? Should I worry much? Thanks. No damage. Move on.
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Re: How much damage was likely done?
[Re: gfh77665]
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06/14/18 02:56 AM
06/14/18 02:56 AM
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demarpaint
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I think you'll be fine, besides, worrying about it isn't going to change a thing. Drive on.
God Bless Our Troops
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Re: How much damage was likely done?
[Re: rooflessVW]
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06/14/18 05:18 AM
06/14/18 05:18 AM
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Trav
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I'd say that if no drivability concerns have manifested, you're probably fine. +1 Probably nothing. It sounds like it was possibly filled to the full/Hot mark when cold. To move it up the stick that amount doesn't necessarily translate to a whole lot in the pan. I wouldn't loose any sleep over it.
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