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donut · 12-05-2013, 06:30 AM

What leads you to believe the dipstick is way off?
You can get the proper dipstick from a junkyard or possibly from the dealership. Dealership had mine for the turbo 400, in stock. (iirc, about 20.00)
Other option, drop the pan and check/remark the dipstick. Fluid level is just below the pan gasket. Besides, you can see how much of the trans is in the bottom of the pan.

IMO, if it was run that low on fluid, the damage may already be done. Add some fluid and see what it does. Kinda, hope for the best, plan for the worse.

12-05-2013, 06:30 AM	#2
donut Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: S.C. Posts: 1,593	Re: Tranny Help! What leads you to believe the dipstick is way off? You can get the proper dipstick from a junkyard or possibly from the dealership. Dealership had mine for the turbo 400, in stock. (iirc, about 20.00) Other option, drop the pan and check/remark the dipstick. Fluid level is just below the pan gasket. Besides, you can see how much of the trans is in the bottom of the pan. IMO, if it was run that low on fluid, the damage may already be done. Add some fluid and see what it does. Kinda, hope for the best, plan for the worse. __________________ '86 C-30 dually, 454/tbh400 '73 K-20 350/350/205 (sold ) I'm kinda like duct tape- no real purpose, but handy to have around.