944 automatic fluid?
07-11-2008, 03:56 AM
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944 automatic fluid?
I purchased a 1986 944 2.5 with a 3 speed automatic gearbox at the tail end of last year.
Recently I have noticed small spots of liquid to the rear of the car when left parked up over night. I have had a mechanic check it out, and it appears some of the pipework around the gearbox are leaking fluid out occasionally.
I have been advised ATF-Q dextron II fluid is correct to put in? I have had a look myself and it appears the current liquid is red if that helps.
Can anyone confirm this would work before I buy some and ruin my car?
Recently I have noticed small spots of liquid to the rear of the car when left parked up over night. I have had a mechanic check it out, and it appears some of the pipework around the gearbox are leaking fluid out occasionally.
I have been advised ATF-Q dextron II fluid is correct to put in? I have had a look myself and it appears the current liquid is red if that helps.
Can anyone confirm this would work before I buy some and ruin my car?
07-11-2008, 10:44 AM
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When in doubt, check the owner's manual
you'll probably want to save that onto your hard drive for future reference (for Internet Explorer, file --> Save as)
owner's manual says Dexron ATF, final drive is hypoid SAE 90 only. Not sure what Q is in ATF-Q?
Maybe someone who knows autos can chime in.
edit: have you checked the ATF fluid level?
When in doubt, check the owner's manual
you'll probably want to save that onto your hard drive for future reference (for Internet Explorer, file --> Save as)
owner's manual says Dexron ATF, final drive is hypoid SAE 90 only. Not sure what Q is in ATF-Q?
Maybe someone who knows autos can chime in.
edit: have you checked the ATF fluid level?
07-11-2008, 11:27 AM
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It says it is dextron II ATF-Q. The fluid level is about half way between minimum and maximum at the moment, but has been dripping a few weeks by the looks of things.
ATF-Q Automatic Transmission Fluid is widely used in most makes of automatic gearboxes and power steering systems, where an ATF-A, ATF-D, ATF-D2 or ATF Dexron II D specification is demanded.
Does this match then? It looks about right?
ATF-Q Automatic Transmission Fluid is widely used in most makes of automatic gearboxes and power steering systems, where an ATF-A, ATF-D, ATF-D2 or ATF Dexron II D specification is demanded.
Does this match then? It looks about right?
