[W126 Coupe] Odd trans problem

[Shayegan, Richard]

The level is supposed to be higher hot than cold. When you check it hot,
are you getting it good and hot (like driving on the highway for a bit)
and are you then stopping on a flat surface, putting it in P wait a
second, R wait a second, N wait a second, D wait a second, and reverse,
then letting it idle for 1-2 minutes in P?
Richard

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Sent: Wednesday, April 19, 2006 11:20 PM
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Subject: [W126 Coupe] Odd trans problem

Hi All,
I've checked the archives but couldn't quite find a solution....I
recently checked the trans fluid level (while warm and idling) of my
'88 560SEC, 158k, and discovered the dipstick to be bone dry. I hadn't
had any shifting problems but decided to put in a quart of Dexron III.
The odd thing now is that it will shift smoothly while cold but a mile
later it refuses to shift out of 1st. It almost feels like it is stuck
in  the lowest gear as lifting off the gas produces a rapid
deceleration. While cold the fluid level is about 2mm below lower mark
but warmed up it again barely wets the dipstick.
According to the manual the level is supposed to go up (?). It almost
acts as if it needs a more viscous fluid (cold=good, hot=bad). There is
no foaming or smoke.
Any advice will be much appreciated,
Thanks,
Jeff Khan

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