for the 190d2.5td, is there no hot or cold level marks on the dipstick? i just see two tick marks at the bottom of the stick. the manual has no pictures.

the ATF level on my hot ATF is a full inch above the upper mark. Could the PO possible overfilled it hence the ATF leaking?

What is the best way to get rid of some of the fluid? Should I drain the pan, take it off and install a new gasket or should I just suck out some ATF via the dipstick tube with my Mityvac?

Your opinion is appreciated.

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo