what can happen if you overfill the tranny with fluid and run it like that?
Aug 13, 2006 at 1:44 PM
Ford Overfilled Transmission Fluid
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95F150
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[quote:072ae45b5d="95F150"]what can happen if you overfill the tranny with fluid and run it like that?[/quote:072ae45b5d]
Ive always been told it can overpressurize the trans, which buils a lot of heat. THis can damage components in the trans if allowed to operate like this for a period of time.
Ive always been told it can overpressurize the trans, which buils a lot of heat. THis can damage components in the trans if allowed to operate like this for a period of time.
Aug 13, 2006 at 1:49 PM
It will "whip up" the fluid filling it with air bubbles, and fluid that is full of air bubbles does not lubricate your transmission well.
Aug 14, 2006 at 9:42 AM
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Suggested Repair
Do not keep driving with an overfilled transmission. Drain the excess fluid and restore the level to the specified mark so the fluid is not aerated, overpressurized, or overheated.
Conversation Summary
The owner asked what happens if a Ford transmission is overfilled and then driven. Replies said excess fluid can be whipped into air bubbles, reducing lubrication, and can raise pressure and heat enough to damage internal components if left that way.