[Marko_SJ]

buzbox wrote:

When changing all the fluids, don't forget the most neglected and important fluid. Brakes. And it wouldn't hurt to change the power steering fluid either.

Except I wouldn't know about power steer. The brake fluid was so bad in my swb zook that it had formed a crust and blocked the bleed screw.

After changing axle seals, drum shoes and brake fluid it stopped so much better its unbelievable.

The funny thing is brake fluid is relatively cheap, and its not hard to do. It doesn't make sense why its often neglected when you consider how important it is.

[karlmarkiewicz]

Just drove my car to gym, and the whole way there and back the 'O/D Off' (Overdrive) light was blinking. Anyone know what this means and whether it has any correlation with my transmission change? I will tell you the exact code pattern soon, I need to go for another drive in a little bit.

[atari4x4]

i'd say it's more than just a coincidence... NFI on why it's doing it though.

[karlmarkiewicz]

atari4x4 wrote:

i'd say it's more than just a coincidence... NFI on why it's doing it though.

Looks like I may have to take it to the mechanic after all. Worst week evaar.

[atari4x4]

what was the fluid level like when you got home?

[karlmarkiewicz]

atari4x4 wrote:

what was the fluid level like when you got home?

Ill check now

[karlmarkiewicz]

atari4x4 wrote:

what was the fluid level like when you got home?

Okay so, the drive that i discovered the blinking was about a 5 min drive. I then stopped the car for about 30 mins, just then i idled the car for 2 mins and the fluid level on the dip stick was halfway between LOW COLD and FULL COLD. I need to go somewhere for about an hour, I will get the car to operating temp and then check the fluid and will get back to you in about 1 hour.

[karlmarkiewicz]

So, after driving back from my friend's house, which is a 5 minute drive, the temp gauge was at nearly half way, so I would say nearly operating temp. I got home, checked my ATF and the level was between FULL COLD and LOW HOT (See pic). Also I did NOT experience any flashing O/D light this time, strange I know, although I think i may need more oil? The tranny dip stick always confused me.

[atari4x4]

could do with a little bit more, were you thrashing it through the gears on your drive like you normally do?

and was that level check with the car stationary & running & after cycling slowly through the gears as per the FSM?

[karlmarkiewicz]

atari4x4 wrote:

could do with a little bit more, were you thrashing it through the gears on your drive like you normally do?

and was that level check with the car stationary & running & after cycling slowly through the gears as per the FSM?

hahahah I don't thrash it through the gears. Only time I use gears is for engine break (no throttle) and when i reach a hill and I want the car to stay in gear longer. However, on this 5 minutes trip i did neither of those, i drove normally.

Car was idling in 'P' on a Level surface. Admitedly I did not cycle through the gears because i was driving it, hence it cycled through the gears for me. I think the manual assumes you warmed the car up by idling, which i didn't. Either way, the level seemed a little low. Is it possible the 'O/D Off' light would warn me when the fluid is too low? This chart (see pic below), which i believe is the 'O/D Off' light code description does not say anything about Low fluid levels, so not too sure. The only thing I can think of that i would have done wrong is not enough/too much fluid, I didn't cut cables or anything

[karlmarkiewicz]

Went to Bursons today to pick up some more ATF, I told him i was just using standard Dexron III ATF from Castrol (as the manual says to) But he said I should be running some sort or synthetic stuff?

I was running this oil (see pic)


And he told me to run this (or equivalent): http://www.penriteoil.com.au/products.p ... roducts=38
He said wrong oil could be the cause of the flashing O/D light. I am very confused because the manual states Dexron II, Dexron IIE, or Dexron III, nothing else....

[atari4x4]

i doubt the trans fluid was the cause of the problem, mines got dexIII in it & it works as per normal.

[karlmarkiewicz]

atari4x4 wrote:

i doubt the trans fluid was the cause of the problem, mines got dexIII in it & it works as per normal.

Hmm, weird. I suppose i will just buy the same fluid as the picture to top it up. By the way, took it for another drive, about 10 mins. Admitedly i had to flat foot it twice. Anyway, got it to operating temp and the fluid was same level, about half way between FULL COLD and LOW HOT. Definitely need more fluid.

[Scrawny]

Na, fluid level looks fine to me. You haven't gotten it hot yet, warm maybe but not hot. I doubt the light would be an indication of fluid level, more likely a switch or solenoid issue. Can you work out the code from the flashes?
Edit: DexIII is fine but the Penrite stuff would do too

[karlmarkiewicz]

Scrawn wrote:

Na, fluid level looks fine to me. You haven't gotten it hot yet, warm maybe but not hot. I doubt the light would be an indication of fluid level, more likely a switch or solenoid issue. Can you work out the code from the flashes?
Edit: DexIII is fine but the Penrite stuff would do too

Ahh okay. I usually never drive more than 10 mins anyway, unless im going somewhere far or going 4x4ing. Might have to go for a cruise to test it. The light isn't coming on anymore, so i can't tell you the pattern

[atari4x4]

as i said on page 1 i can drive 13kms in light traffic & it doesn't even come close to getting near normal operating temps.

[karlmarkiewicz]

atari4x4 wrote:

as i said on page 1 i can drive 13kms in light traffic & it doesn't even come close to getting near normal operating temps.

Ahh okay. Well I added about 200ml in. I think that wil suffice. It is a very hot day day and I drove it for about 20 mins, line was still at the same spot so yeah.