[W126 Coupe] Re: Hard shift cause and cure

[Richard Hesek]

.... However, the fluid was quite cloudy or foamy.
Coolant in the transmission fluid.
Time for a new radiator....

Check the fluid level with the trans at operation temp. (it will register
10mm lower when cold)
I believe I read somewhere, that if the fluid level is too high the trans
will churn up the fluid (like a blender) and cause it to be foamy..

Chet
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Good point Chet. I am aware that too much fluid can be bad also so I am in
the habit if checking it.
  The level is never too high. I feel it is easier to add than to remove
fluid. I like to keep it above the half way point. If it got below that I
would add it.
 The puzzling thing is, if their is a coolant leak into the trans fluid,
then the trans fluid level would raise. This increase was not detectable.
Must be a tiny leak.

Thanks,
Rick Hesek