I know that the manual says that the engine should be running, the temp at 80C and parked on level ground....
I just had the trans fluid and filter changed but the shop over filled it slightly... (2 mm above max mark)
I already drained some fluid out... but I want to make sure I am doing this correctly...
When I check the fluid, the car should be on level ground, be idling, and the temp should be at 80C for the readings to be accurate (says the manual)...
I took my car around the block for 10 minutes... temp reads 80C...
I drive into the garage and put it in P gear... pop the hood and I wait for 2 minutes (exactly)... then I remove the dipstick, clean with lintfree cloth and reinsert completely, but do not lock it in.... then I remove and check...
I am currently reading way below the min mark, the level seems to be about 3 mm about the hook area?
When I stop the engine and then check after maybe 5 minutes, the fluid level is way above the max mark....
I am sooooo confused...
Should I add fluid or am I doing this all wrong?