Transmission oil Level, how much is to much???

[Jer]

I just finished doing full maintenance on my MT160D. After changing my Transmission/Hydraulic fluid and installing a new filter, I put the recommended 12-2/3 quarts of fluid in and expected the fluid to overflow through the Oil Level Plug hole, per the Manuel. Nothing came out so I added another quart. Still no overflow. I added another 2 quarts, still nothing came out the overflow. That’s a total of 16 quarts of fluid in the system. I ran a wire in through the oil level hole thinking it may be clogged but there were no obstructions. Should I drain out some of the fluid or just leave the 3 quarts over the recommended quantity??? I’m worried that the extra oil may damage the system. Does anyone have any savvy on this topic???? My 3 point and transmission are working ok but I’m concerned about the extra fluid, and why it didn’t come out the overflow hole. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[DavidJ]

You need to give a bit more info about your tractor. Does it have loader, backhoe, etc.

As for it taking that much more oil than stated it's not that unusual. If it has loader, etc, it's going to take more than listed.

Make sure you're looking at the correct fill hole and fill it till it runs out like the book says.

 

[chrisjbell]

You don't want to run it with too much fluid in the tranny (or anywhere else). The problem is usually that with too much fluid it can get in contact with moving parts that whip it into foam, and foam doesn't pump, lubricate, or provide constant pressure very well.

Does your tractor have a transmission oil level dipstick? If so, go by that. If not, 'fraid I can't answer your question better /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif...