Hi everyone
I recently changed my automatic tranmission fluid by following the DIY from thebayplayer. Everything went good except for checking the fluid level. It drives me crazy. I start the engine, let it warm up 5 mins and check the level with car in park and the engine running but the damn fluid was all over the dipstick and I didn't even know if it's above the H level or below.. The fluid was all over the dipstick... Does anyone know a better method to check it? I tried searching but still couldn't come up with a more accurate way to check it. Please help.

 

I've had the same issue. I used to use the "if I drained X qts, add X qts" until I added my trans cooler. Then I didn't know.

Now I do this: If the car is running and it's 60-70F out, I make sure the fluid reaches about 3-5mm below the lowest notch. The FSM says the fluid should be between the two notches around 89-122F. I suppose if it's a hot day you could start your car and immediately check the level. that's what I do since any driving or extended idling make the splashing worse, and it's definately a no after filling.

 

Hmm, I checked my fluid by simply, driving home(30miles) opened the hood took the dipstick out with the car running and wiped it put it back in and took it out, no issues.

 

Same for me^^


Oil dipstick that's a whole other story.

 

I did pump out the old fluid from the tran cooler. Could that cause the problem??? it was around 75 degree yesterday. I'll try to check it again today

 

thanks for the reply guys. I'll try to drive a long distance today and check it as soon as i get back home. Hopefully, i can get an accurate reading.