Transmission/engine rattle

[Msfitoy]

I stuffed some towels in my glove so I could bear to touch the downpipe... here's the reading warm.

It looks to be at or below 5. I checked it 3 times. Engine still running after driving around for about an hour.

I am very confused...

Let me see if I have this straight:

Assuming there is proper amount of fluid in the trans:

1-with engine off, most of the fluid would drain into the sump and the reading would be above 1 and the stick totally covered.

2-with "cold running" method, the reading should be at around 4-5

3-with "hot running" method, the reading should be at around 5-6

Is this correct?

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[DarthRanger66]

I am very confused...

Let me see if I have this straight:

Assuming there is proper amount of fluid in the trans:

1-with engine off, most of the fluid would drain into the sump and the reading would be above 1 and the stick totally covered.

2-with "cold running" method, the reading should be at around 4-5

3-with "hot running" method, the reading should be at around 5-6

Is this correct?

No, it should be 4-5 when hot. 5-6 when "cold" but engine running.

So if this is accurate, I may be able to a little fluid. Some people have added a full quart to get from 5 up to 4 on the markings.

 

[Msfitoy]

No, it should be 4-5 when hot. 5-6 when "cold" but engine running.

So if this is accurate, I may be able to a little fluid. Some people have added a full quart to get from 5 up to 4 on the markings.

This is messed up...according the video referenced 40:50 mark... he clearly states that the reading HOT should be at between 5 and 6...so he says to target cold test to be between 6-7...so when expanded hot it would be correct at target 5-6...

BTW...between two numbers is a huge spread...that's a difference of 1-2 quarts variable...

 

[JasonTremor]

This is messed up...according the video referenced 40:50 mark... he clearly states that the reading HOT should be at between 5 and 6...so he says to target cold test to be between 6-7...so when expanded hot it would be correct at target 5-6...

BTW...between two numbers is a huge spread...that's a difference of 1-2 quarts variable...

There were a different set of instructions just for the Ranger. It was 4-5 hot fluid level.

 

[JasonTremor]

No, it should be 4-5 when hot. 5-6 when "cold" but engine running.

So if this is accurate, I may be able to a little fluid. Some people have added a full quart to get from 5 up to 4 on the markings.

As i recall, 12oz took mine from 5 up to 4.

 

[DarthRanger66]

There were a different set of instructions just for the Ranger. It was 4-5 hot fluid level.

I'm convinced its a little low. Im going to order 1 quart and add half at a time and test it etc.

 

[Msfitoy]

There were a different set of instructions just for the Ranger. It was 4-5 hot fluid level.

I thought all Ford 10 speeds are identical? Do you have a link to that instruction?

 

[Msfitoy]

No, it should be 4-5 when hot. 5-6 when "cold" but engine running.

So if this is accurate, I may be able to a little fluid. Some people have added a full quart to get from 5 up to 4 on the markings.

You're right...I had it backwards...

 

[JasonTremor]

My cold running check the level is at 6...adjusted for hot should be at 5...interestingly, I can't hear a thing coming from my tranny even with windows closed and radio off...

I thought all Ford 10 speeds are identical? Do you have a link to that instruction?

I found it in another thread.


https://www.ranger5g.com/forum/threads/transmission-fluid-fill.14372/post-286748

 

[Msfitoy]

I'm convinced its a little low. Im going to order 1 quart and add half at a time and test it etc.

Hi Clay...it would be great if you could do a reading for both cold running versus hot running...this would give everyone a proper scale to use since most of us (including me) would rather not do the HOT check... ??

 

[DarthRanger66]

Hi Clay...it would be great if you could do a reading for both cold running versus hot running...this would give everyone a proper scale to use since most of us (including me) would rather not do the HOT check... ??

This was my cold running.

This was hot running.

 

[JasonTremor]

My cold running check the level is at 6...adjusted for hot should be at 5...interestingly, I can't hear a thing coming from my tranny even with windows closed and radio off...

I'm actually not certain if it is the transmission solenoids or the turbo actuator that i hear. That turbo actuator is quite noisy so that could be what I'm hearing.

 

[Msfitoy]

This was my cold running.

This was hot running.

I don't see anything on the stick in cold reading...

 

[DarthRanger66]

I don't see anything on the stick in cold reading...

Yup, its bone dry. Im convinced it is low, ordering some fluid now. But I won't just dump it all in. Half at a time and take reading after its warm etc.

 

[JasonTremor]

I don't see anything on the stick in cold reading...

You are seeing the exact results I saw when i checked mine. I never checked it again cold after adding the 12oz. I do wonder if that 12oz caused it to register on the stick cold.

Edit:. I guess i quoted the wrong person.

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