Transmission fluid dipstick mystery

[cmac2012]

I can't tell you how many times I've searched trying to come up with an accurate figure on how much fluid is required to raise tranny fluid level from minimum mark on stick to full mark on the stick. Adding a little bit and checking it immediately is a non-starter. It takes, I don't know how long, but some of engine vibrating for all the excess fluid in the tube to drain down to the tranny. After you have put in even a little bit, you can't get an accurate reading on the stick until later, maybe an hour later.

You would think that somewhere, somebody knows, that for example the amount of fluid represented by the space between marks would be 1 pint. Or maybe 1/2 pint or maybe let me see, 250 ml, which would be slightly less than 1/2 pint. I hate adding what seems like a few fluid ounces only to find that the new tranny level is way too high the next time I check it. Why is this so goddamned hard?

I am coming around to a firm commitment to finding a five speed euro 123 tranny and installng it. It would be such a pleasure to have control over a tranny that wasn't constantly threatening to self-destruct.