problems with p38

[fastfred]

how can i tell if my gear box oil is low, is it done on the transmition dip stick and how do i top it up, i ocasionally get gearbox fault come up on the dash board and sometimes this will kill the engine. but then will restart 1st time and drive again ok.

 

[The Mad Hat Man]

Toz all int Rave

 

[the hooded claw]

you need to check it when Warm ..so, run the engine lift the hood & then cycle the gear shift from "P" to "1" & back again (Leaving it in "P") then check yer dip stick.

If it requires Oil then buy some AFT Oil (Auto Transmission Fluid) & top up as necessary down the Dip stick hole.

Last time I checked mine I put nearly 3 litres in it !!! Gear shiftin was MUCH smoother after that !!!

 

[fastfred]

cheers for that been a big help thank you.

 

[bart2181]

you need to check it when Warm ..so, run the engine lift the hood & then cycle the gear shift from "P" to "1" & back again (Leaving it in "P") then check yer dip stick.

If it requires Oil then buy some AFT Oil (Auto Transmission Fluid) & top up as necessary down the Dip stick hole.

Last time I checked mine I put nearly 3 litres in it !!! Gear shiftin was MUCH smoother after that !!!

i too have the same problem,30mph engine just died lucky i was on a A road and not on the inside lane of motorwayGEARBOX FAULT,but i thought you had to check oil level when engine is cold?

 

[the hooded claw]

i too have the same problem,30mph engine just died lucky i was on a A road and not on the inside lane of motorwayGEARBOX FAULT,but i thought you had to check oil level when engine is cold?

Thats ENGINE OIL level .... NOT ATF level

 

[bart2181]

Thats ENGINE OIL level .... NOT ATF level

opposite to my disco then.engine oil warm-atf fluid cold

 

[the hooded claw]

opposite to my disco then.engine oil warm-atf fluid cold

I always check mine "Warm" ... there a mark/s on the dipstick "Cold" & "Hot".

It should be checked with the engine running ....

 

[bart2181]

I always check mine "Warm" ... there a mark/s on the dipstick "Cold" & "Hot".

It should be checked with the engine running ....

"cold"and"hot".i thought the marks were "high"and"low"level:doh:,no wonder i,ve got a foooking GEARBOX FAULT message.cheers matey will check the hooded claw way tommorow see how i get on.