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remove the speedo cable from the gearbox near the fire wall

will have a small bolt to the left off the cable .

The oil level indicator is on the end of the speedo cable

will have F and L keep putting the cable in and out till

you get the right level ,for best results i use a good auto

trans oil dextron 3 it makes the gear shift a lot smoother

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