I don't think it would stay 3-4 quarts over, it would blow out the overflow!

I'd pull the drain plug and drain the tranny pan. Put a quart or two back in (you can recycle it you use a fresh, clean pan), then check and add until you get to the correct level Use care, they fill up fast.

Peter

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1972 220D ?? miles
1988 300E 200,012
1987 300D Turbo killed 9/25/07, 275,000 miles
1985 Volvo 740 GLE Turobodiesel 218,000
1972 280 SE 4.5 165, 000 - It runs!