The transmission dipstick has two ranges - one for cold transmission fluid levels, the other for hot transmission fluid levels. According to the dearorship this was caused by a malfunction of the power steering sensor. Hope this gives you some ideas -Chris I You don't say how your Tahoe is driven, or if it is used for towing very often. The engine in your 1998 Chevrolet Tahoe should be running when you perform a transmission fluid level check, otherwise it will be inaccurate. I read somewhere that it may be the slip yoke but I have no idea what a slip yoke is and I can't find a decent diagram online.
I will be changing the filter tomorrow, but would like your opinion. I believe the fluid psi solenoid is bad. If it was a four speed from a 93 and up model, it's a 4L60-E, which is what your 97 Tahoe would have, and it would be compatible. Some oil additives have been known to 'foam'. If the transmission fluid level on your Tahoe is low, you need to add fluid through the dipstick tube. The 2-wheel drive transmissions center shaft… Actual mileage vs. At all service intervals the only mention of the rearend is to check the fluid level.
My recent experience with taking my recently purchased 96 Tahoe to the dealer for this same clunk is in line with 96tahoeguy's response. Luckily I was on a deserted road and was able to pull over. Brakes- while my husband was driving, he lost brakes on the car. Replace the plug using new seal. First place is that the center shaft that runs through the transmission is longer on the 4x4 transmissions so you can install a transfer case on the rear of it. Swap filters and get the pan back up and sealed. This would best be done on a lift.
I would start there first. This has been carried out by the dealer for the first 45,000 miles. I have a 98 tahoe. We offer high-strength components that are built for your specific drivetrain. Make sure you don't try mix the oil dipstick with the transmission dipstick! Requires reprogramming when valve bodies are replaced. Please refer to page 6-25 of your user manual for specifics about this. You can share this information with your friends.
If it's alot, you may need to use the whole other gallon, but I doubt it will be that much. Could I be wrong though? If you're not sure, ask your dealer. Upon sitting parked for around 1 hour, the trans is fine until you apply torque to it again. Pull your tranny dipstick, look at the dipstick and be sure to check the level however it tells you ie. As for the tranny issue, the only thing I would recommend doing, would be to get a fluid and filter change done on it. Sure there is not some water into the trensmission?.
The brakes are still giving us problems. It had a gear oil leak from the radiator gear cooler and the water went in the gear, I changed the oil 3 times. Add the proper fluid as required thru the dipstick tube if needed. To guarantee spin-free movement every time you accelerate, order your kit online today and rest easy, knowing that we provide the right products at the right prices. This has been carried out by the dealer for the first 45,000 miles.
No need to buy a new one as they're designed to last forever. Low fluid level could be one cause, more likely condensate from extreme temperature conditions or a missing dipstick. There were absolutly no signs of this happening before this time. Fill slowly so it does not make a mess and you should be good. I have a 2002 Chevy Tahoe as well.
Check out this other post I responded to: The clunk could be anything really from the transmission starting to go, to having a u-joint just start to fail. It may not have a dipstick. The vehicle was not under warranty either. It seemed to also get rid of some of vibration from the road - rear end I would think I was feeling. Run the engine to distribute and warm the fluid, then check the level again, topping up if necessary.