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007s 'Vert · 09-12-2012, 05:08 PM

I accidently had my transmission fliud drained while changing oil! how can ZI get it back in???? Please help!!!!!

BNB · 09-12-2012, 05:11 PM

Get a funnel and pour it back in the fill line...make sure it doesn't have metal flakes in it!!!! Best bet is use this experience wisely and get new fluid...

Sent from the front seat of the Amberlamps!

M Miller69 · 09-12-2012, 05:12 PM

You better leave the fluid changes to the profesionals if you cant tell a oil pan from your Trans. . CALL a GM dealer.

caliguy · 09-12-2012, 05:14 PM

Who is doing it walmart? and how do you accidently drain tranny fluid? once you see red put drain plug back in fast, thats if your doing it yourself?

007s 'Vert · 09-12-2012, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BNB

Get a funnel and pour it back in the fill line...make sure it doesn't have metal flakes in it!!!! Best bet is use this experience wisely and get new fluid...

Sent from the front seat of the Amberlamps!

I cannot locate the fill tube, these cars dont have a dipstick

1BADLS3 · 09-12-2012, 05:17 PM

1. Don't drive it. Don't even start it.

2. I don't know if the A6 has a dipstick, but you need to find out how much fluid you drained. Each transmission has a fill procedure...some of the ones I worked on could be filled right through the dipstick. If that's the case, buy some proper fluid (there are different kinds...watch out...) and fill 'er up.

3. If all else fails, just have the car towed to the dealer or to the nearest shop that can fill a transmission.

DON'T start the car, and DON'T drive the car unless the fluid is within the normal, specified level.

007s 'Vert · 09-12-2012, 05:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M Miller69

You better leave the fluid changes to the profesionals if you cant tell a oil pan from your Trans. . CALL a GM dealer.

Se all make mistakes, I did a big one tonight

1BADLS3 · 09-12-2012, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Lil'BlueCoupe

I cannot locate the fill tube, these cars dont have a dipstick

Well shit.

That means the fluid probably has to be pumped in from underneath. If you're not keen on how to do this...I'd just have the car towed to a shop.

007s 'Vert · 09-12-2012, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1BADLS3

1. Don't drive it. Don't even start it.

2. I don't know if the A6 has a dipstick, but you need to find out how much fluid you drained. Each transmission has a fill procedure...some of the ones I worked on could be filled right through the dipstick. If that's the case, buy some proper fluid (there are different kinds...watch out...) and fill 'er up.

3. If all else fails, just have the car towed to the dealer or to the nearest shop that can fill a transmission.

DON'T start the car, and DON'T drive the car unless the fluid is within the normal, specified level.

I already started the car after I put the oil in and didnt realize it untill I noticed the oil level was way high. it seams nothing bad happened to the engine it didn't run verry long

007s 'Vert · 09-12-2012, 05:24 PM

The engine ran fine, I dropped all the oil and refilled it with the proper amount and ran the engine again and it ran fine, I think I only dropped about three to four quarts out of the tranny

caliguy · 09-12-2012, 05:25 PM

HUH? you changed the oil but its reading high after a change? are you sure you got all the old oil out? and put in 6qts, also reset your DIC oil% to 100%

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lil'BlueCoupe

I already started the car after I put the oil in and didnt realize it untill I noticed the oil level was way high. it seams nothing bad happened to the engine it didn't run verry long

S3XPanther · 09-12-2012, 05:25 PM

I agree, I think you should just have it towed. There is a way, at least for the 6L80, to refill it by snaking a tube from the engine bay down to the fill plug. This process is easier said than done.

clg_98ta · 09-12-2012, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliguy

HUH? you changed the oil but its reading high after a change? are you sure you got all the old oil out? and put in 6qts, also reset your DIC oil% to 100%

You didn't really read the thread, did you...

OP: You are not the first person to do this...

KidKilowatt · 09-12-2012, 05:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliguy

HUH? you changed the oil but its reading high after a change? are you sure you got all the old oil out? and put in 6qts, also reset your DIC oil% to 100%

Did you?

09-12-2012, 05:08 PM	#1
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09-12-2012, 05:24 PM	#10
007s 'Vert Formerly Lil'BlueCoupe Drives: '13 2LT/RS Vert, Summit White Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Vegas Baby!!!!!!!! Posts: 1,786	The engine ran fine, I dropped all the oil and refilled it with the proper amount and ran the engine again and it ran fine, I think I only dropped about three to four quarts out of the tranny __________________

09-12-2012, 05:25 PM	#12
S3XPanther by Odeon Drives: '12 SS/RS A6 IOM SOLD, '13 1LE IOM Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Good question Posts: 1,707	I agree, I think you should just have it towed. There is a way, at least for the 6L80, to refill it by snaking a tube from the engine bay down to the fill plug. This process is easier said than done. __________________ "It works 60% of the time, every time." "Some say it's a waste of time, others say it's an incredible waste of time." "The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 2013 IOM SS/RS - 1LE. Born 5/6/2013 (1 of 32 1SS IOM 1LE's)

09-12-2012, 05:11 PM	#2
BNB Rollin' The Lunchbox Drives: 2012 Camaro Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 473	Get a funnel and pour it back in the fill line...make sure it doesn't have metal flakes in it!!!! Best bet is use this experience wisely and get new fluid... Sent from the front seat of the Amberlamps!

09-12-2012, 05:17 PM	#6
1BADLS3 Drives: Sold: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 1,896	1. Don't drive it. Don't even start it. 2. I don't know if the A6 has a dipstick, but you need to find out how much fluid you drained. Each transmission has a fill procedure...some of the ones I worked on could be filled right through the dipstick. If that's the case, buy some proper fluid (there are different kinds...watch out...) and fill 'er up. 3. If all else fails, just have the car towed to the dealer or to the nearest shop that can fill a transmission. DON'T start the car, and DON'T drive the car unless the fluid is within the normal, specified level.