trans overflow?

[Newstroker]

Well I towed a enclosed 28' trailer the other day and when I got home I noticed there was some trans fluid on the trailer and under my truck. So i inspected and saw a little bit of fluid under the truck and cleaned it up.

I just had this trans installed and am wondering if they overfilled the trans while the fluid was cold...if so, where would the fulid push out when it gets warm?

I drove the truck yesterday and it did not leak a drop. so I am not sure what it going on.

Thank you,

Paul

 

[dieseljosh07]

Well I towed a enclosed 28' trailer the other day and when I got home I noticed there was some trans fluid on the trailer and under my truck. So i inspected and saw a little bit of fluid under the truck and cleaned it up.

I just had this trans installed and am wondering if they overfilled the trans while the fluid was cold...if so, where would the fulid push out when it gets warm?

I drove the truck yesterday and it did not leak a drop. so I am not sure what it going on.

Thank you,

Paul

Yes, overfilling can cause fluid to vent. What temps did the fluid reach while towing?

 

[pog]

There is a breather hole on the top side of the trans. Can't see it but if you run your hand along the top side its just after the bell housing iirc.

 

[Newstroker]

Trans temps stayedf pretty cool, but they were maybe 15-20 degrees warmer then normal climbing a few LONG hills.

 

[dieseljosh07]

Most likely was overfilled, if there overfilled by as little as 1 quart they can vent fluid at operating temp.