Add transmission fluid?

Tiny
DARRELLSTECH
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  • 2007 SUZUKI FORENZA
  • 4 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 186,145 MILES
Can I put fluid into vent tube on top of transmission instead of going all the way to fill plug on back? Will it damage anything?
Saturday, August 3rd, 2019 AT 11:22 PM

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Tiny
ASEMASTER6371
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Okay, I attached the procedure for you for draining and filling.

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

Roy

Fluid Types

Automatic Transmission Fluid Type

Type .................... Esso LT71141 or Total ATF H50235

Capacities

Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity

Capacity (overhaul) .................... 7.3 Qts. +/- 0.2 (6.9L +/- 0.2)

Changing the Fluid

Tools Required: DW260-070 Plug Remover/Installer

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
2. Place a fluid container below the fluid drain plug.

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3. Remove the transaxle fluid drain plug using the plug remover/installer DW260-070.
Tighten the Plug to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
4. Adding transaxle fluid.

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5. Connect the negative battery cable.
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Sunday, February 7th, 2021 AT 1:43 PM
Tiny
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Hello,

I recently rear ended another car, and my front grill was shifted backward toward the body of the car. Not much damage other than displacement seems to be done, but I noticed two small puddles of bright red transmission fluid directly beneath two hoses at the very front of my car. After leaving the scene of the fender-bender, my car drove the same as before and did not show a change in temperature. The puddles are very small, but I am afraid to drive my car. I have to drive to campus to take a final exam tomorrow; is it safe to wait to take it in to the shop? What is the most probable location of the leak? Would the probable cause be an easy fix?

Thank you,
Brittany Perdue
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 1:21 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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There's a transmission fluid cooler built into the radiator or it's a separate unit that sits right in front of the radiator. If you feel the transmission starting to slip of fail to up-shift normally, stop driving right away and walk. Slipping clutch packs will overheat and burn them up resulting in the need for a very expensive rebuild. If the leak is real small, you will likely get away with driving it like this, but I wouldn't risk it for too long.
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 1:21 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Thank you! I will check the fluid levels in the morning and monitor my vehicle on the way and back. I appreciate the speedy response!
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 1:21 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Four cylinder front wheel drive automatic 34,000 miles.

How do you check the transmission fluid on this car?
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Monday, February 15th, 2021 AT 1:21 PM (Merged)
Tiny
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Trans-axle fluid level checking procedure .

Tools Required:
DW260-070 Transaxle Fluid Plug Remover/Installer

Start the engine and allow the engine to idle for approximately 5 minutes , or, if possible, drive the vehicle for afew kilometers (miles) to warm the transaxle fluid. Check the fluid level when the transaxle is over 30 °C (86 °F).


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Press the brake pedal and move the shift lever through the gear ranges, pausing a few seconds in each range. Return the shift lever to the park position. (Left-Hand Drive Shown, Right-Hand Drive Similar.)


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Raise and suitably support the vehicle.
Place a fluid container below the fluid level plug.
Remove the fluid level plug using the plug remover/installer DW260-070. Because the transaxle operates correctly over a range of levels, fluid may or may not drain out of the plug hole when the plug is removed.


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Check the oil fluid level. If fluid does not drain through the plug hole after adding a total of 4 liters, then the transaxle was either underfilled or the transaxle is leaking fluid. Inspect the transaxle for fluid leaks. Fix any leaks before setting the transaxle fluid level.


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Install the fluid level plug using the plug remover/installer DW260-070. Tighten: Tighten the Fluid Level Plug to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.) .
When the fluid level checking procedure is completed, wipe any fluid from the transaxle case with a rag or shop towel. Also, check that the fluid fill cap and the vent tube are properly installed.


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