How to Read Trans Dipstick
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Yes, I know the fluid is supposed to be on the upper mark of the dipstick and that the engine needs to be warm and running.
I've done the change a few times, with little trouble, I can't seem to get an accurate read on the dipstick this time though and its driving me nuts. Working outside in the snow today, I actually drained the fluid out and poured it completely back in to try and get a more accurate read, I still don't feel confident though. Does anyone have any tips?
I've done the change a few times, with little trouble, I can't seem to get an accurate read on the dipstick this time though and its driving me nuts. Working outside in the snow today, I actually drained the fluid out and poured it completely back in to try and get a more accurate read, I still don't feel confident though. Does anyone have any tips?
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I make sure the level is dead center between the upper and lower mark.
drive around the block a couple times and warm the motor
Park flat...
Pop the hood and pull the dipstick, wipe it with a paper towel
Put it back in all the way as far as it will go..
Pull it out, wherever the mark is, is where your oil level really is.
drive around the block a couple times and warm the motor
Park flat...
Pop the hood and pull the dipstick, wipe it with a paper towel
Put it back in all the way as far as it will go..
Pull it out, wherever the mark is, is where your oil level really is.
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Yup, thats exactly what I do..
But, the whole dipstick seems to be covered with a sheen of oil. Unlike the engine dipstick, I can't seem to discern any clear line.
But, the whole dipstick seems to be covered with a sheen of oil. Unlike the engine dipstick, I can't seem to discern any clear line.
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trans fluid has to be fully warmed up. it can take a while in winter. drive in lower gears and at least 30 mins if not longer. if i drive too little, reading is not accurate. it takes the trans a long time to really get to operating temp. oh if you mean getting a reading that you can see the line, you have to be super quick with the dipstick. like stick in and pull out within 1 second. if you leave it too long you will just have fluid splash everywhere. also make sure stick is completely dry with a cotton cloth, not papertowel.
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Okay, I usually leave it in for a second then I pull it out. My friend, whose also pretty experienced, just tried reading it and was having trouble as well. Leaving it in for a couple seconds might be why.
Would the car being in P, N, or a drive gear affect the reading?
Would the car being in P, N, or a drive gear affect the reading?
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Thats what I thought, but my friend suggested neutral since we were having trouble getting a clear reading. Thanks.
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I make sure the level is dead center between the upper and lower mark.
drive around the block a couple times and warm the motor
Park flat...
Pop the hood and pull the dipstick, wipe it with a paper towel
Put it back in all the way as far as it will go..
Pull it out, wherever the mark is, is where your oil level really is.
drive around the block a couple times and warm the motor
Park flat...
Pop the hood and pull the dipstick, wipe it with a paper towel
Put it back in all the way as far as it will go..
Pull it out, wherever the mark is, is where your oil level really is.
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