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Old 09-21-2010, 07:31 PM
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Originally Posted by snookwhaler View Post
That sucks.... I had that happen to me the last time I pulled the pan and filled it. It was about 2 inches above the top mark.

Last month I finally dumped a bunch out and the level was barely on the stick. I went for a 15 minute drive, came back and checked it again. It was right on the money.

2 days later I went for a "3 hour tour". When I fueled up I checked it again and it was still 2 inches up on the damn stick!!

Back to the drawing board...
Yes, getting a consistent reading can be a challenge with these.

You didn't have any adverse trans. issues with it that full?
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