I've seen plenty of rigs with automatic transmissions pour out fluid while upside down due to roll over. I assume that the fluid pours out from the dip stick and I think there is some kinda hold near the top of the trans. Is there any way to keep from spilling trans fluid? Maybe like a rolloverball like fuel cells have? Do the comp buggies pour fluid every time they roll over?
Fluid Loss
- Thread starter 1stgenxxx
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braxton357
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There is usually a vent line coming off the top of the trans, I would assume it wouldn't be to hard to but a check valve/roll-over valve in line with it. If you set your rig up for water crossings, you should have already done something to atleast lengthen the line, or tie it into a vent system with a filter or something on it.
And the locking dipsticks that use a o-ring and cam lock are a great improvement over the normal style.
I've seen on 2 occasions what a transmission fire can do to a truck, and once it's going, it's very hard to put out, you probably won't have enough fire extinguishers in your whole convoy of rigs to get it under control.
And the locking dipsticks that use a o-ring and cam lock are a great improvement over the normal style.
I've seen on 2 occasions what a transmission fire can do to a truck, and once it's going, it's very hard to put out, you probably won't have enough fire extinguishers in your whole convoy of rigs to get it under control.