March 11, 2025, 10:38 PM
wideopen231PG fill level
Anyone know what is considered full fluid level for PG in regard to transmission itself? Like how far above filter or half way of valve body. Not asking about on dipstick itself. I am questioning that actually. Checking mine it would be about top of pan to read full.
Running deeper pan with fti's spacer for filter.
March 12, 2025, 07:14 AM
SP 124XI shoot for ½-¾" above the pan rail.
March 12, 2025, 07:16 AM
ssdougI run mine at the top of the pan running .
March 12, 2025, 07:34 AM
Curly1Top of the pan, is supposed to be full. With a deep pan you can be a quart low on dipstick and still more than stock.
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March 12, 2025, 07:55 PM
wideopen231Ok thanks guys. Juast seemed too high. Have a leak around pan can not seem to get rid of. Though maybe running it too high.
March 13, 2025, 07:04 AM
FootbrakeJimAs Bruce (Curly1) stated, top of pan "running" is full normal with fluid at operating temp.
If you have an external / aftermarket cooler like most of us, when shut off the cooler will usually drain into the pan, raising it above the gasket level. My son had an issue with leakage only when shut down, no leak when running. His cooler is very large, and was mounted fairly high. We re-mounted it down low, and since the inlet & outlet are on same side of cooler, we rotated it 90* so the lines enter and exit at the top instead of side. That keeps most of the fluid in the cooler, and pretty much stopped the leaking. With a deep pan and extended filter tube, he lowered his fluid level about a quart, and no more leaks. Band-aid solution, but it worked for him.
March 13, 2025, 06:25 PM
wideopen231Yea cooler is above transmission and figure part of problem. I did put longer hose on with it up and 180 down to hopefully cure that. Also band aid fix,but seems band aid falling off