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Old 07-12-2011, 07:38 AM
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i bought a used t/a cover off of here, i was wondering the best way to fill the fluid, do i go by amount i add or until fluid starts coming out the hole? just want it to be right
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I always want the oil at the level of the bottom of the access hole, or down about a quarter of an inch. You can fill these through that hole until it is level with the bottom of the hole, or fill it through the ABS sensor (3 channel) hole until it runs out the access hole on the side. Whatever works easiest for you.
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man u lucky, I been look for that TA cover for month.
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About how much fluid is that
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I also just realized what cover you have. The top hole in the cover is for filling purposes. You still use the side hole as a level measurement. As to how much fluid, you will just have to fill it and see as I don't know what changes (if any) to capacity that cover makes. I would bet that two bottles will be more than enough.
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so i fill it in the top hole in the cover until it starts to pour out the side hole???
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yes, 2 quart is plenty.




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