SPONSORED LINKS

Drained the transmission fluid while the vehicle was running

Tiny
JAMESHUNT6
  • MEMBER
  • 2005 FORD ESCAPE
  • 4 CYL
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 200,000 MILES
I drained the transmission fluid while the vehicle was running but didn't add transmission fluid at the same time so it idled for two minutes empty. Could I have damaged the transmission and what should I do now?
Thursday, July 11th, 2019 AT 10:26 AM

1 Reply

Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
  • MECHANIC
  • 52,797 POSTS
Good afternoon,

Why did you drain it while running? That should never happen. It is drained with the engine off.

Refill the transmission and drive it and see if it works normally.

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

You may have damaged the clutches internally but will not know until you drive it.

Roy
SPONSORED LINKS
Was this
answer
helpful?
Yes
No
Thursday, July 11th, 2019 AT 10:36 AM

Please login or register to post a reply.

Related Transmission Fluid Add Fluid Content

Transmission Fluid Check and Add - Automatic
GUIDE
Transmission Fluid Check and Add - Automatic
An automatic transmission or transaxle fluid dipstick handle is located toward the rear of the engine or near the transaxle. Checking and adding automatic transmissions ...
VIEW MORE

Sponsored links