Why is it so dam hard to read the dipstick level on the AT !! I put her in D and take a reading but as my fluid is still pink after having a new gearbox fitted :(

 

Cheers in advance Z m8s

are you sure you put it in D to take the reading?

Reading should be taken in N while the box is warm and the engine is running.

cheers guys for the info ....you guys must be right or your Z would be broke now,,, it was the nissan dealers at Kent auto panels that advised me to put into D and check but i think they know nothing about the Z only that quote " she sounds nice" I will try it in N and take a reading,,

Reading should be taken in N while the box is warm and the engine is running.

 

I know a mechanic who thinks you're meant to check the level in drive....... :rolleyes: He doesn't get near my ZX, LOL ;)

 

According to handbook, with the engine/gearbox warm (say after 15 minute drive) and the engine running, run the gear lever from P down to 2 then back again. Put it into N (leave engine running) then take reading..... ;)

 

My gearbox oil is still clean and pink too - even though it's due for a change next week with 72K service :cool:

 

Richard :)

cheers for the advice richardsmith ill try that..:)