Overfill transmission fluid

Tiny
SCOTT SHAW 011
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  • 1997 HOLDEN CALAIS
  • 3.8L
  • V6
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 26,000 MILES
Car is very over filled transmission fluid. I am going to drain a liter out. At moment car barely drives is it problem with over filled?
Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 AT 2:33 AM

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Tiny
SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Do you have a question for us?

Thanks,
Alex
2CarPros
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Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 AT 4:01 AM
Tiny
KEN L
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Yes you should never drive a car with an overfull transmission, it will foam the fluid and cause the transmission to burn up. Here is a guide that will help you drain some out and then install the correct amount:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-service-an-automatic-transmission

Please run down this guide and report back.
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Wednesday, May 1st, 2019 AT 5:58 PM

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