How to check transmission oil level?

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  1. Enayat

    Enayat Bobtail Member

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    i have a 2010 Volvo with eaton fuller 10 speed.
    I need to check oil level in transmission. Can anyone help me ? Or suggest me some videos ?
     
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  3. AModelCat

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    Plug on driver's side of housing. About 1/3 to halfway up the housing. Oil should be at the bottom of that hole when you pull the plug with truck parked on level ground.
     
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  4. Dump 6 axle- 35

    Dump 6 axle- 35 Light Load Member

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    So you really cant check transmission fluid before you buy truck?
     
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    Dump 6 axle- 35 Light Load Member

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    You have to get sample. But you cant really check level like oil
     
  6. AModelCat

    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    Why not? Takes 30 seconds to crawl under with a 1/2" ratchet and take the plug out.
     
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  7. REO6205

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    I think he wants to drop enough transmission oil for a sample. Ideas?
     
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  8. AModelCat

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    Suction gun and a tube. Pull some out through the level plug. Advisable to take the truck out for a short drive to churn up and warm up the fluids so an accurate sample can be taken from the transmission, diffs and engine.
     
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