overfill transmission fluid

1997 HOLDEN CALAIS
26,000 MILES • 3.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SCOTT SHAW 011
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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?
May 1, 2019 at 2:33 AM
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SCGRANTURISMO
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Hello,

Do you have a question for us?

Thanks,
Alex
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May 1, 2019 at 4:01 AM
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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.
May 1, 2019 at 5:58 PM
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