Auto trans check.

[The Saint]

Hi FOLKS I know the subject is old hat ,but is there a sure fire way of checking the trans fluid.
I ask because I've been out for a run today and checked it while the car was up to running temp and ticking over with nothing on the dip stick. as recommended in the manual.
I tried topping it up and it dumped most of it on the floor.
But when checked first thing before firing the old gal up and it registers full on the stick.
She runs well with the gears changing smoothly through the gears.

[sujitroy]

I found this from somewhere and saved it.

September, 1972
Due to fluid splash and frothing in the dipstick tube on Borg Warner automatic transmission units, it is very often difficult to obtain consistent fluid readings.
As a result of this, a new fluid level checking procedure is recommended as follows:
Run the vehicle at least five miles or until the transmission unit has reached its normal operating temperature, then park the vehicle on level ground, apply the handbrake and move the selector lever to 'P' (Park). Switch off the engine and within a half a minute check the fluid level with the engine switched off.

Sujit

[The Saint]

thanks I'll give that a go. very helpful 👌

[wilf]

Attached is the relevant page from the BW35 ROM.

bw35.pdf