A Gallon Low
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From: Tucson
Car: 1991 firebird formula
Engine: 5.8
Transmission: 700r4
Axle/Gears: 3.42
A Gallon Low
My 5-speed was feeling funny, so when I got new tires I had them check it and it was a gallon low.
What kind of damage could have occured? I was still running low 15's though.
What kind of damage could have occured? I was still running low 15's though. 
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From: Newark, DE
Car: '86 Camaro, '02 WRX, '87 K5, '67
Engine: 350 TPI, 2.0turbo, 383 in the works, 289-4BBL, 232, A-head 4-cylinder
Transmission: T56, 5-speed, 700R4, C4, T176, semi-auto 2-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73, 3.90, 4.88, 3.55, 3.54, 7.00
It doesn't hold a gallon to begin with. A T56 barely holds a gallon. Damage depends on how long it was like that. It could range from nothing to smoked bearings and blocker rings.
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From: Newark, DE
Car: '86 Camaro, '02 WRX, '87 K5, '67
Engine: 350 TPI, 2.0turbo, 383 in the works, 289-4BBL, 232, A-head 4-cylinder
Transmission: T56, 5-speed, 700R4, C4, T176, semi-auto 2-speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73, 3.90, 4.88, 3.55, 3.54, 7.00
Pep Boys doesn't know jack about cars! A T5 holds about 3 quarts total, maybe less.
Is the trans making any noises or being difficult going into gear? If not you're fine. If so soemthing is damaged, and a rebuild is in order. The full kits are only about $185 though.
Where did the fluid go?
Is the trans making any noises or being difficult going into gear? If not you're fine. If so soemthing is damaged, and a rebuild is in order. The full kits are only about $185 though.
Where did the fluid go?
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