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Re: Transmission fluid drain, refill and "how the hell do I read the dipstick!"
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Originally Posted by svxcess
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Seems like on the HOT side the dipstick, the bottom and center holes should be filled filled and the top one is open.
On the COLD side of the dipstick, only the bottom hole should be filled.
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Agreed but it is maddening when the number of circles filled changes every time you put the damn stick in. And they imply that the fluid level will go from just below the second circle cold to just above the second circle hot. My level seems to be changing more than that. It seems to be going from some level very close to the bottom circle to some level very close to the top circle. But I am not sure that is really accurate because of the inconsistent wetting. I will say that the level is DEFINITELY below the second circle when cold.
Also, I don't notice any symptoms of the fluid being underfilled. There is no feeling of "slipping" or harsh shifts. The level is probably fine. I just wish I could tell for sure by looking at the stick!!!
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Tony
1996 Polo Green Subaru SVX LSi, 168,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF, Redline 75W90 gear oil, K&N HP-4001 Oil Filter, Mobil 1 5W50 FS (3qt) and 5W30 High Mileage (4qt) Oil Blend, Motul RBF600 Brake Fluid, AC Delco A975C Air Filter, NGK BKR6EIX-11 plugs, Centric Rotors, Power Stop Evolution Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads
2005 Gray Acura RL, 165,XXX miles, Redline D4 ATF with Lubegard Platinum Protectant, Mobil 1 5W20 High Mileage Extended Performance Oil
2009 Red Toyota Venza, 123,XXX, Mobil 1 5W30 High Mileage Oil
1992 Red Ferrari 348 ts, 82,XXX, Redline everything
Last edited by Huskymaniac; 01-02-2011 at 11:58 AM.
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