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Transmission fluid level
I had a large leak of transmission fluid from the hoses to the cooler. The leaks are repaired.
I understand the correct method for checking the level is to drive the car until warm and then check level with engine idling in "Park". After repairing the leak the level check as above was not even on the dip stick.....I did not think the leak was that big! After letting the car sit overnight, the level with the engine not running, still cold, was just about at the cold fill mark. I checked it again with the engine idling and the level was below the dip stick. I added fluid to get a level near normal with the engine idling. Now the level with the engine off is way above the full mark. Is this normal? If the level is correct in the tranny what level can be expected after the car sits and the level is checked with the engine off? Car and transmission are still running fine, but I need to add more fluid to get it "correct" with the engine running but I don't want to overfill it.
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It is normal for it to look high when the car is not running. I don't know of any way to accurately check the level with the car not running.
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