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AVIP
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s70 transmission questions

Post by AVIP »

While diagnosing a leak in my car I found my cokd tranny fluid level was only up to 2 marks. I beleive it has 5 marks. How many quarts is this and what kind of tranny fluid can I buy from a store like autozone until I fix this leak. Not sure what type if tranny fluid to use
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rmmagow
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Post by rmmagow »

98 S70, DEXIII is the correct fluid. Check level when transmission is warm, engine running and in park, use hot side of the stick. Don't over fill, worse than a bit low.
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Post by JRL »

ALWAYS fill when hot (not warm) on the hot marks not cold
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