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I changed the transmission fluid!

oneal said:
Curious if you have viewed the clunk thread ? Check it out and see if it is a possibility.
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I’ve seen the threads about the clunk sound, but this isn’t a clunk sound it’s a ticking type sound or a light sizzling sound. I believe the clunking sounds that people are talking about are coming from the axle and it’s just one clunk or pop. This is a continuous sizzling type ticking sound. I shared it with an iCloud link, but not sure if it can be viewed. I clicked on it and I can hear it in the video. There’s one tapping sound in the video, but that was me fumbling the camera around.
 
BrettFL said:
I’ve seen the threads about the clunk sound, but this isn’t a clunk sound it’s a ticking type sound or a light sizzling sound. I believe the clunking sounds that people are talking about are coming from the axle and it’s just one clunk or pop. This is a continuous sizzling type ticking sound. I shared it with an iCloud link, but not sure if it can be viewed. I clicked on it and I can hear it in the video. There’s one tapping sound in the video, but that was me fumbling the camera around.
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Great, another mechanical issue. If mine catches this virus I am going to ship this thing for a fair price and cut my losses.
The clunk sounds like a 16 oz bud light banging onto a piece of metal. Some report it is when they accelerate/decelerate. Mine was rotational in the same rhythm as tire speed.
 
Rocklong said:
I looked all over and never seen a full port anywhere up top. The port where I filled has a riser up into the tranny and is used to check the level. It’s not on the very bottom but it close and there’s a riser pipe inside the tranny to set the level at around 140f.
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It is under the center section of the back seat
I changed my transmission fluid
I invented new words during the process
Now that it is done I would not hesitate to do it again
A true learning curve
 

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Clubin said:
Let us know how it goes
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I talked to the dealer today. He's saying that I didn't get enough oil in the transmission and that was the reason for the noise. Says it needs a full 5 quarts I guess. I had about 4.5-4.75 quarts in it. I haven't gotten the machine back because they're waiting on a shock to replace a leaky one on the left rear.
 
That is good to hear. Thank you for letting us know.
Door locks, roof leaks, and heat leaking into the cab are a PIA but transmission and engine issues would make me start looking for a different brand.
So far I only know of two engine failures and no trans failures. We can work through the little stuff.
 
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