Accidentally put 1 qt Type F fluid in my Chevy Transmission, now what?

dougb110 · 07-29-2008, 07:10 PM

After replacing the i-ring on the sped sensor to fix a leak, I grabbed a quart of trans fluid from the shelf thinking it was some that bought just for this, after pouring the quart in, I realized it was Type F instead of the Dexron I had been using.

Now I took the sensor back out and jacked the front of the truck to let some of the fluid drain out, but I don't think it's draining much.

Can I go ahead and finishing filling with the correct fluid and
Just go with it?

The truck has 290K miles, the transmission fluid and filter were changed at about 275K. We have been having to put a quart in every month or so becasue of the speed sensor leak.

Thanks

Doug

dave89iroc · 07-29-2008, 08:22 PM

1 quart in it will be fine

Chevyman247 · 07-29-2008, 08:27 PM

I wouldnt be too worried about 1qt.

02Z · 07-30-2008, 06:19 AM

Yeah...don't worry. We used Type F in all of our race Powerglides. The Type F will actually make that trans shift harder. With 290K on it, if it goes out it wasn't because of the Type F.

Chevyman247 · 07-30-2008, 06:24 AM

So running type F in my 700r4 will make it shift harder? How bad would it be for it?

07-29-2008, 07:10 PM	#1
dougb110 Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Oct 2007 Member ID: 76168 Pics: My Gallery Location: Tennessee Age: 46 Posts: 15	Accidentally put 1 qt Type F fluid in my Chevy Transmission, now what? After replacing the i-ring on the sped sensor to fix a leak, I grabbed a quart of trans fluid from the shelf thinking it was some that bought just for this, after pouring the quart in, I realized it was Type F instead of the Dexron I had been using. Now I took the sensor back out and jacked the front of the truck to let some of the fluid drain out, but I don't think it's draining much. Can I go ahead and finishing filling with the correct fluid and Just go with it? The truck has 290K miles, the transmission fluid and filter were changed at about 275K. We have been having to put a quart in every month or so becasue of the speed sensor leak. Thanks Doug

07-29-2008, 08:22 PM	#2
dave89iroc Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Sep 2007 Member ID: 73893 Pics: My Gallery Location: SE Michigan Age: 30 Posts: 1,835	Re: Accidentally put 1 qt Type F fluid in my Chevy Transmission, now what? 1 quart in it will be fine ASE Master Certified Technician 1994 Z71 SCLB 355, Dart Heads, 10.5:1 CR, PM rods, CC XR270HR, CC Pro-Mag RRs, RPM Air-Gap , 4 barrel TBI, 7 qt. oil pan, Headman long tubes , not finished yet

07-29-2008, 08:27 PM	#3
Chevyman247 Fire Fighter / EMT Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2007 Member ID: 67976 Pics: My Gallery Location: Okahumpka, Florida Age: 18 Posts: 1,117	Re: Accidentally put 1 qt Type F fluid in my Chevy Transmission, now what? I wouldnt be too worried about 1qt. Engine Build Thread 91' Chevy 1500, 9" total lift with 38.5" Ground Hawgs, Dual Super 44 Flows, Carbed 357 Magnum "Estmated Power at crank-300hp and 400 Torque"

07-30-2008, 06:19 AM	#4
02Z Registered User Status: Offline Join Date: Mar 2005 Member ID: 25757 Pics: My Gallery Location: Sylvania, GA Age: 26 Posts: 1,380	Re: Accidentally put 1 qt Type F fluid in my Chevy Transmission, now what? Yeah...don't worry. We used Type F in all of our race Powerglides. The Type F will actually make that trans shift harder. With 290K on it, if it goes out it wasn't because of the Type F. 2002 Chevrolet Z71 ECSB LT, 305/70 MTR's on stockers, 3" BL, DI-DO Flowmaster, Flex-a-lite 292 E-Fans Nitrous Oxide is like makeup on a woman, it's all fake!

07-30-2008, 06:24 AM	#5
Chevyman247 Fire Fighter / EMT Status: Offline Join Date: Apr 2007 Member ID: 67976 Pics: My Gallery Location: Okahumpka, Florida Age: 18 Posts: 1,117	Re: Accidentally put 1 qt Type F fluid in my Chevy Transmission, now what? So running type F in my 700r4 will make it shift harder? How bad would it be for it? Engine Build Thread 91' Chevy 1500, 9" total lift with 38.5" Ground Hawgs, Dual Super 44 Flows, Carbed 357 Magnum "Estmated Power at crank-300hp and 400 Torque"


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