Hey guys so I’ve had some issues with my transmission in my 3rz 90 series. I’ll try and sum it up:
Did a drain and refill, way more came out than my manual said to put in just figured it had been overfilled prior. A week in started slipping when upshifting and giving off a strong burning smell and slightly visible exhaust, checked the level which was real low. Over a few days added about .75 L, still low so did a drain and refill again. The atf was a thick mud brown colour now (bad sign I know).
Poured the remainder 3.25l and figured I’d just let a bit out at a time until level was right, only issue is my drain plug is now threaded and just spins, the dipstick reads about 1.5 Cm over the full cold mark so figured I shouldn’t drive it until I drain?
Should mention my dipstick takes some fiddling to get it in, and there’s about a half Cm difference on each side so is this normal?
I’m fairly sure the 2 L wasn’t enough because of slippage and burning smell, so wondering why the standard amount didn’t work.
Lastly wondering how seriously I might have damaged the trans in the process and how likely it could have contaminated the coolant and engine (due to a bit of smoke).
Should add I booked in a mechanic last week but have to wait until the 31st so stuck worrying until then.
Did a drain and refill, way more came out than my manual said to put in just figured it had been overfilled prior. A week in started slipping when upshifting and giving off a strong burning smell and slightly visible exhaust, checked the level which was real low. Over a few days added about .75 L, still low so did a drain and refill again. The atf was a thick mud brown colour now (bad sign I know).
Poured the remainder 3.25l and figured I’d just let a bit out at a time until level was right, only issue is my drain plug is now threaded and just spins, the dipstick reads about 1.5 Cm over the full cold mark so figured I shouldn’t drive it until I drain?
Should mention my dipstick takes some fiddling to get it in, and there’s about a half Cm difference on each side so is this normal?
I’m fairly sure the 2 L wasn’t enough because of slippage and burning smell, so wondering why the standard amount didn’t work.
Lastly wondering how seriously I might have damaged the trans in the process and how likely it could have contaminated the coolant and engine (due to a bit of smoke).
Should add I booked in a mechanic last week but have to wait until the 31st so stuck worrying until then.