Thanks for the great advice. The Resevior is not completely empty. It is low, but perhaps a 1/2 inch at the bottom. Think I will try to drain what is in there and put fresh transmission fluid in it and go from there. I also like the idea of disconnecting the top and exercising the cylinders....they don't get much use. Is there something that's good to flush the system? If/when I replace the cylinders and hoses any advice on where to buy? thanks again...