Does anyone know the exact length of the tranny dipstick from tip to filler top on a 1999 ml 430

The dipstick is a shop tool, it was just inserted until you hit bottom, it was way long, stick out of the tube probably a foot, because it's made for any vehicle with that trans and there are various length tubes. There is no dipstick made that stays in the tube, only the shop tool.

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thats why I asked. I purchased a dipstick and inserted it and hit bottom and still had 3 inches sticking out. So if I insert it until it hits bottom the reading on the dipstick will be correct?

I will try to remember to take a pic (with measurement) of the end of the one I have in the shop next time I'm up there. It is the MB tool.

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Yes that's correct, insert until it hits the bottom of the pan, it's gauged off the bottom not the top, I guess is the correct way of saying it.

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do i check tranny fluid while running in park,neutral,engine off?

Running in park after running for at least 20 minutes at highway speed.

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