How to properly check fluid level for 400 turbo transmission - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

HeavyHauler · 06-22-2019, 05:01 PM

I have not owned a chevy in a long time. How do you properly check the fluid level for a 400 turbo transmission behind a chevy small block.

Do you check it while running and in park or neutral?

72LB · 06-22-2019, 05:04 PM

Warm in park, running.

siggyfreud · 06-22-2019, 05:51 PM

But not after an extended drive. Let it run for a few minutes, cycle through the gears, then check while still running.

**Getter-Done** · 06-22-2019, 05:54 PM

Warm fluid, In Park, Engine running and on level ground.

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**Grumpy old man** · 06-22-2019, 06:06 PM

Warm fluid, In Park, Engine running and on level ground ,Wearing your Chevy hat .

**Getter-Done** · 06-22-2019, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Grumpy old man

Warm fluid, In Park, Engine running and on level ground ,Wearing your Chevy hat .

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**too much stuff** · 06-22-2019, 07:25 PM

Warm fluid, in park, engine running and on level ground, wearing your chevy hat, on a cloudy day.

**Getter-Done** · 06-22-2019, 09:33 PM

Only thing I can add to that is You must use a red shop rag to remove the fluid from the dipstick before you check the fluid level.

HeavyHauler I hope you got a Good sense of humor .
Looks like we have took the (Fluid ) dipstick and run with it.

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Andy4639 · 06-22-2019, 09:58 PM

Ya'll for got safety glasses, apron and face shield just in case!

06-22-2019, 05:01 PM	#1
HeavyHauler Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: USA Posts: 409	How to properly check fluid level for 400 turbo transmission I have not owned a chevy in a long time. How do you properly check the fluid level for a 400 turbo transmission behind a chevy small block. Do you check it while running and in park or neutral?

06-22-2019, 05:04 PM	#2
72LB Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Inman/Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 420	Re: How to properly check fluid level for 400 turbo transmission Warm in park, running. __________________ 1985 C10 shortbed, current project. Member of the Upstate SC GM Truck Club.

06-22-2019, 05:51 PM	#3
siggyfreud Registered User Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Portland Posts: 1,330	Re: How to properly check fluid level for 400 turbo transmission But not after an extended drive. Let it run for a few minutes, cycle through the gears, then check while still running. __________________ Current Build - Project "Ghost of Poseidon" 72 C10 Pro-touring build Previous Build - 66 GMC Pro-touring build. Sold.

06-22-2019, 05:54 PM	#4
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,408	Re: How to properly check fluid level for 400 turbo transmission Warm fluid, In Park, Engine running and on level ground. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

06-22-2019, 06:06 PM	#5
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: How to properly check fluid level for 400 turbo transmission Warm fluid, In Park, Engine running and on level ground ,Wearing your Chevy hat . __________________ 1967 Factory short bed - Old school '71 - 350 / 4bolt / 487 heads / Edelbrock C3BX Muncie M-22 4 speed / Hurst Comp plus Factory 12 bolt posi 3.73 / 255-70-15 Smoothed firewall / Factory cowl induction Power disc brakes / power steering / 3.5-5" drop

06-22-2019, 07:25 PM	#7
too much stuff Roadtrip! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Grand Rapids MN Posts: 13,786	Re: How to properly check fluid level for 400 turbo transmission Warm fluid, in park, engine running and on level ground, wearing your chevy hat, on a cloudy day. __________________ 67 gmc custom lwb dakota truck. Sold...And bought back 69 swb 4x4 project (in progress) 70 c-10 lwb texas truck 70 4x4/BB/bkts/posi/tach(retired) 70 swb (wifes) 70 jimmy camper 71 K-5 factory 2wd 71 cheyenne 4x4/tach/posi/ plow rig 71 Cheyenne20 BB, buckets, tach, tilt, 4 speed 72 jimmy CST wyoming rig 72 jimmy Colorado rig 72 lifted texas 4x4 3/4 ton burb 65 fury conv. 383/auto 65 chrysler 300 "L" 413 auto

06-22-2019, 09:33 PM	#8
Getter-Done Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN. Posts: 8,408	Re: How to properly check fluid level for 400 turbo transmission Only thing I can add to that is You must use a red shop rag to remove the fluid from the dipstick before you check the fluid level. HeavyHauler I hope you got a Good sense of humor . Looks like we have took the (Fluid ) dipstick and run with it. . __________________ ________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________ 84 Chevy K-20 63 Impala (my high school car) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...Crew Cab Build

06-22-2019, 09:58 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,945	Re: How to properly check fluid level for 400 turbo transmission Ya'll for got safety glasses, apron and face shield just in case! __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.



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