The tranny fluid level should always be checked when the car is at operating temp and has been driven. You did good by parking on a level spot and lettingthe car idle.

High level when cold and not running is normal, as the oil pump is not working, and the fluid has dranied into the pan.

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RRGrassi


70's Southern Pacific #5608 Fairmont A-4 MOW car

13 VW JSW 2.0 TDI 193K, Tuned with DPF and EGR Delete.

99 W210 E300 Turbo Diesel, chipped, DPF/Converter Delete. Still needs EGR Delete, 232K

90 Dodge D250 5.9 Cummins/5 speed. 400K

Gone and still missed...1982 w123 300D, 1991 w124 300D