Jannetty Transmission Dipstick Dry? - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

Joe M 2012 2SS · 06-01-2019, 01:12 PM

I had the dipstick installed (finally), and it reads bone dry when the motor is warmed up.

I understand the dipstick is designed for a quart over factory amount.

I've had absolutely no problems with the 6L80e since adding the Circle D about 20 months ago.

I just don't want to overfill the transmission. It has never got above 185* since adding the TC and cooler.

Is it normal for the dipstick to be dry after installation?

hammdo · 06-01-2019, 01:39 PM

Mine was and I added fluid until it was at the full mark BUT, trans temps should between 85° and 125° when checking the dip stick — that is how I’ve checked mine. GPI recently rebuilt my trans - I checked again and it’s still in the full range...

-Don

Joe M 2012 2SS · 06-01-2019, 01:53 PM

Thanks Don!

Joe M 2012 2SS · 06-01-2019, 04:56 PM

Well I added some fluid and it's leaking from where it connects to the transmission.

It's only leaking though when trying to add fluid, so I guess it could have been worse, only I wont be able to go to test & tune tomorrow.

NABeastRR · 06-01-2019, 11:55 PM

Are you checking it at the right temp? That is critical not fully warmed up! I always shoot for a middle temp about 105.

hammdo · 06-02-2019, 03:28 AM

I wonder if the tube grommet is cut or the tube with the grommet is not down all the way. I can’t see why it would leak otherwise.

I’d double check...

-Don

Joe M 2012 2SS · 06-02-2019, 04:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hammdo

I wonder if the tube grommet is cut or the tube with the grommet is not down all the way. I can’t see why it would leak otherwise.

I’d double check...

-Don

Wont be able to get it back on a lift until Monday, guess I'll find out then.

Joe M 2012 2SS · 06-03-2019, 03:41 PM

Well somehow the dipstick managed to pop out. I'm assuming the 15 mm bolt wasn't tightened enough to secure it, on the bright side, there is no damage to the grommet, and now it's in secured properly.

Got a reading from it, shows about 1.5 quarts low, which is right on what Jannetty states it should show after installation.

If you are putting long tube headers on, I'd recommend doing this dipstick at the same time. Much easier to do without them in the way.

hammdo · 06-03-2019, 04:00 PM

Nice! Glad you got it setup!

-Don

06-01-2019, 01:12 PM	#1
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	Jannetty Transmission Dipstick Dry? I had the dipstick installed (finally), and it reads bone dry when the motor is warmed up. I understand the dipstick is designed for a quart over factory amount. I've had absolutely no problems with the 6L80e since adding the Circle D about 20 months ago. I just don't want to overfill the transmission. It has never got above 185* since adding the TC and cooler. Is it normal for the dipstick to be dry after installation? __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles.

06-01-2019, 01:39 PM	#2
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Mine was and I added fluid until it was at the full mark BUT, trans temps should between 85° and 125° when checking the dip stick — that is how I’ve checked mine. GPI recently rebuilt my trans - I checked again and it’s still in the full range... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

06-01-2019, 01:53 PM	#3
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	Thanks Don! __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles.

06-01-2019, 04:56 PM	#4
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	Well I added some fluid and it's leaking from where it connects to the transmission. It's only leaking though when trying to add fluid, so I guess it could have been worse, only I wont be able to go to test & tune tomorrow. __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles.

06-01-2019, 11:55 PM	#5
NABeastRR Drives: Camaro Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: FL Posts: 134	Are you checking it at the right temp? That is critical not fully warmed up! I always shoot for a middle temp about 105. __________________ 15 Camaro 2SS/RS 13.3@106 100% stock 12.0@114 VR-DRX/RCR manifold/BW stg2 TB/2"ARH w cats/3"Corsa extreme/Fasterproms tune/MT Street R AGP TT build in progress

06-02-2019, 03:28 AM	#6
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	I wonder if the tube grommet is cut or the tube with the grommet is not down all the way. I can’t see why it would leak otherwise. I’d double check... -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577

06-03-2019, 03:41 PM	#8
Joe M 2012 2SS Drives: 2012 2SS Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Shelby NC Posts: 2,549 View My Garage	Well somehow the dipstick managed to pop out. I'm assuming the 15 mm bolt wasn't tightened enough to secure it, on the bright side, there is no damage to the grommet, and now it's in secured properly. Got a reading from it, shows about 1.5 quarts low, which is right on what Jannetty states it should show after installation. If you are putting long tube headers on, I'd recommend doing this dipstick at the same time. Much easier to do without them in the way. __________________ Roto-Fab intake, SW 1 7/8" LT w/hi flow cats, Flowmaster outlaw exhaust, UDP, 160* stat, Circle D 3200, Moroso catch can, TCI line lock, Zex Nitrous 125 shot, 3.91 gear, Eaton True-trac, DSS 1000hp axles.

06-03-2019, 04:00 PM	#9
hammdo 'It's an experiment' Drives: [COTW 2/09/15] '11 GPI LSA SC Z/LE Join Date: May 2014 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 8,694 View My Garage	Nice! Glad you got it setup! -Don __________________ 747 RWHP 794 RWTQ "Horsepower sells cars, torque wins races." - Enzo Ferrari See My Build: http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=385577