A better way to check Transmission Fluid level ?

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   first off, do you insert the T-handle plug all the way to check dipstick or until it rests on housing ?

I can't read the dipstick, can't see the fluid level on the dipstick.  Can see the FULL and LOW marks just fine.  It's there, as soon as I wipe it off, I see it on the rag.  And I can see it drip, but I can't see it on the dipstick.  

thanks, cheers, John

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damonwells Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Groupie Joined: June-13-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 87	Post Options Post Reply Quote damonwells Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: A better way to check Transmission Fluid level ? Posted: October-26-2009 at 5:26am
	first off, do you insert the T-handle plug all the way to check dipstick or until it rests on housing ? I can't read the dipstick, can't see the fluid level on the dipstick. Can see the FULL and LOW marks just fine. It's there, as soon as I wipe it off, I see it on the rag. And I can see it drip, but I can't see it on the dipstick. thanks, cheers, John

SNobsessed Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: October-21-2007 Location: IA Status: Offline Points: 7102	Post Options Post Reply Quote SNobsessed Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-26-2009 at 10:49am
	John - I have same problem, can't read the level, fluid too clean! I even tried to scuff up the metal so it would show more contrast. I just went on faith that I put enough in & it hasn't leaked out.
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eric lavine Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Visit Members Homepage Add to Buddy List Grand Poobah Joined: August-13-2006 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 13413	Post Options Post Reply Quote eric lavine Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-26-2009 at 12:26pm
	some oils have more red dye in them for easier viewing, Valvoline is closer to clear than red. i wonder if we could add food color dye to bring out the color more? i dont think it would hurt anything....anyone want to try it?
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emccallum Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Platinum Member Joined: August-08-2006 Location: Clarks Hill SC Status: Offline Points: 1084	Post Options Post Reply Quote emccallum Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: October-28-2009 at 9:30pm
	There are different methods for checking the fluid depending on the tranny. On my 82 (1:1) the book says put it all the way in and check it. On my 95 (1.23:1) the manual says to put it in until it rests on the first O-ring, then shows a couple of different types of dipsticks and gives some confusing BS about them and checking hot or cold. I have seen some sticks that are black and have no flat edge ground into it, impossible for me to tell the fluid level. On my friends we polished it a bit and made some marks, so you could see the fluid. You may want to try and buy another one with a flat polished adge and calibrate it. Check the reference sections to see what yours looks like and how to check the level.

A better way to check Transmission Fluid level ?

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