You mentioned the fluid was 1- 2 inches higher on the stick, and was pink.
Should be red.

Maybe the Transmission Cooler in the bottom of the Radiator is leaking Coolant into the Transmission.
What does the Coolant look like in the Radiator?


Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works