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[tigers_gonads]

Right, i'm a automatic box virgin so i'm still getting used to these things 

My box seems (to me) like it isnt playing properly as on previous post.
Due to the amount of neglect in general over the last 2 years of ownership, my first port of call was to dump the atf and refil it with fresh oil.
The theory behind this was the oil was crappy and the box was half empty.

Well i've just been for a nice gentle drive  to warm the oil up.
Jacked the car up levelish and removed the filler / level plug only to find the box is actually full of atf and looking at the colour it is pretty new 

Do these boxes adapt to your driving style ?
If so, how do you reset it so it re learns my style ?

Current thinking is that the previous owner had a different driving style to me 

Or I could be just talking 'dangle berries' 

TIA

[alank46]

Was the engine running when you checked the level, it should be.

[Andy B]

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Do these boxes adapt to your driving style ?

So they say

If so, how do you reset it so it re learns my style ? ..

It'll learn yours eventually

[tigers_gonads]

Was the engine running when you checked the level, it should be.

No 

Does it make THAT much difference to the level ?

[steve6367]

Yes, there is a guide in the maintenance section, it must be running.

Steve

[Andy B]

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Does it make THAT much difference to the level ?

Yes! Loads. The torque converter doesn't get filled with ATF if the engine isn't running.

[CaptainZok]

If you take the plug out without the engine running you should get a nice oil slick. Ask Tonygnome how I know.

[Andy B]

.... Ask Tonygnome how I know.

At least he can chalk it up as a lesson learned     

[Steve B]

Was the engine running when you checked the level, it should be.

No 

Does it make THAT much difference to the level ?

you been on here years. you know the rules 

[Andy H]

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Does it make THAT much difference to the level ?

Yes! Loads. The torque converter doesn't get filled with ATF if the engine isn't running.

I wonder how quickly it drains back into the sump(s) after a run ? OP may not have lost much ATF if plug was removed before it had oozed back

[tigers_gonads]

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Does it make THAT much difference to the level ?

Yes! Loads. The torque converter doesn't get filled with ATF if the engine isn't running.

I wonder how quickly it drains back into the sump(s) after a run ? OP may not have lost much ATF if plug was removed before it had oozed back

The engine had been switched off about 30 mins so looks like i'm going to end up on my back again 
The things you do for money   love of these cars 

[tigers_gonads]

Topped it up yesterday
Managed to get nearly 2 ltrs in there before it dribbled down my arm 
I'll drive around for a few days and see how it behaves before I pour anymore atf down my sleave 

Question, if I do come to change all the oil.
Will disconecting both the flexi pipes to it then starting the engine clear the torque converter of oil before I remove the sumps ?

[albitz]

Afaik it will clear the sumps as well,so would cause damage.You need to be pouring new atf in almost as fast as its coming out until all the old atf is purged.Thats my understanding anyway.
Imo remove the sumps clean the bottom of them,check for bits of thrust washer.Then fill the box with ATF.Then remove flexi return from oil cooler and run engine while putting more ATF in and continue until new ATF is coming out of the return pipe.
You will get through a lot of ATF,but will have a complete change rather than a partial one.
Sassanach uses a similar method,so it may be worth asking him for advice.

[tigers_gonads]

Afaik it will clear the sumps as well,so would cause damage.You need to be pouring new atf in almost as fast as its coming out until all the old atf is purged.Thats my understanding anyway.
Imo remove the sumps clean the bottom of them,check for bits of thrust washer.Then fill the box with ATF.Then remove flexi return from oil cooler and run engine while putting more ATF in and continue until new ATF is coming out of the return pipe.
You will get through a lot of ATF,but will have a complete change rather than a partial one.
Sassanach uses a similar method,so it may be worth asking him for advice.

Will do, thanks Albs