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Originally Posted by tyl604
Aren't there two marks on the tranny dipstick? Are you saying 10 mm below the top (full) mark? I think it is hard to calc your exact level because you pour the fluid down the dipstick tube and that fouls the dipstick. I usually wait several minutes, then get frustrated, check it again and hope I have the correct amount in the tranny. A cold check would be easier.
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from the FSM:
Note: Too low or too high a fluid level will affect
the operation of the transmission. The fluid level
should be checked regularly with the dipstick
from the engine compartment. When checking
fluid level, vehicle should be parked on level
surface.
The fluid level varies with fluid temperature. The
min. and max. marks on the dipstick are based
on a fluid temperature of 80°C (transmission at
normal operating temperature).
However, at a fluid temperature of 20-30°C the
max. oil level will read below the min. mark as
follows:
Transmission 722.0 30 mm
722.1 30 mm
722.3 10 mm
722.4 12 mm
722.5 10 mm
It's tricky no matter what.