What happens if you overfill the LHM?
What happens if you overfill the LHM?
My car was flashing the STOP light on fast roundabouts, so I checked the LHM, and found the float was right at the bottom of the tube. So, I topped it up, and initially the float barely moved. I had, however, underestimated the viscosity of the fluid in the cold (it was snowing!), and I poured too much, and watched the float rise up above the top line, by a fair bit (probably almost as much as the space between the lines). I haven't driven it. What are the consequences, and if I need to remove some, how would it be done?
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Re: What happens if you overfill the LHM?
Spilt LHM.SamWise wrote:What are the consequences?
And nothing else.
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Re: What happens if you overfill the LHM?
RoundaboutsSamWise wrote: if I need to remove some, how would it be done?
I did it with the suspension on high, but I overdid it. It's definitely too full, but it looks as thought that's no big deal.demag wrote:The level is supposed to read correctly with the suspension on the highest setting Sam. Not at normal ride height. So if you filled it on normal it will probably be quite close to the right level.
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VERY good advice!DLM wrote:Just don't do it immediately before an MOT........
Changing the rear spheres before an MOT can promote a fail too because fluid is captured in the metal shrouds during the change and MOT man is convinced you have a leak. Only remedy then is a liberal dose of brake cleaner and a return dash one junction down the motorway.
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