Do you have the correct dipstick for your transmission?
Mine has full and low marks near the bottom of the dipstick.

How did you check the level?
Engine running, after engaging D & R then into N or D, then check within 30sec?
or
Engine off, cold and having sat for a day or 2?

Tony

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Tony from West Oz.
Fatmobile 3 84 300D 295kkm Silver grey/Blue int. 2 tank WVO - Recipient of TurboDesel engine.
Josephine '82 300D 390kkm White/Palamino int.
Elizabeth '81 280E, sporting a '79 300D engine.
Lucille '87 W124 300D non-turbo 6 cylinder OM603, Pearl Grey with light grey interior


Various parts cars including 280E, 230C & 300D in various states of disassembly.