removing excess transmission fluid?

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alban818

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Quick question i just relazied after having the car for about 4 months that my transmission fluid seems high...so I was wondering what would be the best way to remove the oil without changing it all...I was thinking with a pump from the dipstick, would that be save, or would that cause any harm? Also would a high level cause the transmission cooler underneath the radiator to crack? thank you

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Also is my transmission fluid actually high or is it just the bad disgn of the dipstick, it look redicously high, everytime i check the dipstick (I did it the proper way, engine on, shifted all gears,..) the oil is all over the place, and it looks like I am like 3 quarts over...
 
3 quarts over!? How do you figure that amount from the dip stick?
If it has been operating fine at that level for a while, it might not be worth messing with now. The readings are tough, but if you pull out too much, that would be more on the bad news side of things. A few months ago, there was a discussion about someone here pulling a motor oil amount from the dipstick. (was it jdtrader?) I forget what the fittings are like, but can you pull some from the trans cooler lines?
 
yea i thought of that...also question if i pull the trans cooler line to change and reconnect will the air in the hose be a problem when reconnected?
 
alban818 said:
yea i thought of that...also question if i pull the trans cooler line to change and reconnect will the air in the hose be a problem when reconnected?
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I overfilled mine during a trans flush and pull the excess out from the cooler line.. No ill effects just make sure to check the fluid after driving it for a bit.
 
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