Ricardo Cotte
Well-Known Member
I have had issues before with my 310SJ parking brake delayed release and also not moving in gear. Many folks here, especially mg2361 have helped me with great advice.
I have been able to fix this by changing oil and filter and most importantly topping off the reservoir a tad over the dipstick mark.
Now, this issue is coming back and as advised before, first thing I check is the fluid level.
Well, again is below the arrows on the dipstick.
I don't see any leaks anywhere which makes me wonder where could this fluid may be escaping or disappearing. This is not an overworked machine and it is used sparingly.
I know engines "burning" oil (yes, I do have a Subaru EJ25 and have had experience with similar aircraft engines disappearing oil due to blow by). But this is a transmission. How could it be managing to disappear oil?
The worst about this it is very difficult for me to get the JD stuff locally (also super expensive).
I have thought on replacing the oil but I don't think I may be able to flush it completely so I can change brands. The torque converter will always keep a good amount. Maybe change it twice? Three times?
I have been able to fix this by changing oil and filter and most importantly topping off the reservoir a tad over the dipstick mark.
Now, this issue is coming back and as advised before, first thing I check is the fluid level.
Well, again is below the arrows on the dipstick.
I don't see any leaks anywhere which makes me wonder where could this fluid may be escaping or disappearing. This is not an overworked machine and it is used sparingly.
I know engines "burning" oil (yes, I do have a Subaru EJ25 and have had experience with similar aircraft engines disappearing oil due to blow by). But this is a transmission. How could it be managing to disappear oil?
The worst about this it is very difficult for me to get the JD stuff locally (also super expensive).
I have thought on replacing the oil but I don't think I may be able to flush it completely so I can change brands. The torque converter will always keep a good amount. Maybe change it twice? Three times?