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Transmission proper fluid level

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Anyone have a picture of proper fluid level on the dipstick or can confirm between 2 and 3 is proper transmission fluid level, my ride is in for service and just want to make sure the shop knows proper level for the fluid. Yes I know its been discussed (Im finding mixed answers) Im just trying to get a real quick answer so I can confirm with them cuz its going up on the lift in a few, thanks in advance!
 

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Proper fill level is between 3 and 4.5
 

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Ok Ill let them know, thanks guys!
 

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Looks like its at the minimum, should I have them top it off? Trans level.jpg
 

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21STBlkout said:
Looks like its at the minimum, should I have them top it off? View attachment 25477
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How many miles on that fluid?
Looks like it can use a fluid and filter change also.


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How many miles on that fluid?
Looks like it can use a fluid and filter change also.


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Had it done at 58k, it has 79k on it currently, my tech did mention it has color to it still and looked ok.
 

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21STBlkout said:
Had it done at 58k, it has 79k on it currently, my tech did mention it has color to it still and looked ok.
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Just an fyi, many of us change trans fluid every 30k as cheap insurance. Burnt or dirty fluid can really screw up a transmission.


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Cruising68 said:
Just an fyi, many of us change trans fluid every 30k as cheap insurance. Burnt or dirty fluid can really screw up a transmission.


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Yeah, I bought it with 21k on it about 2 years ago. then did the 1st trans fluid and filter at 58k so in about 10k more miles ill be doing it again, good looking out though I appreciate it!
 

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Cruising68 said:
Just an fyi, many of us change trans fluid every 30k as cheap insurance. Burnt or dirty fluid can really screw up a transmission.


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Do you think the residual black debris is because its dirty fluid? Should I change it a little early this go around?
 

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Do you think the residual black debris is because its dirty fluid? Should I change it a little early this go around?
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Doubt it. there is black residue above the oil line. Probably just a little bit dirty dip stick. It's not easy to extract that dip stick cleanly so contact with neighboring surfaces can soil the dip stick. That oil does have a little red hue to it so I don't think it's that spent. At 60k mine was completely brown.
 

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Cdubya said:
Doubt it. there is black residue above the oil line. Probably just a little bit dirty dip stick. It's not easy to extract that dip stick cleanly so contact with neighboring surfaces can soil the dip stick. That oil does have a little red hue to it so I don't think it's that spent. At 60k mine was completely brown.
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Yeah same when I changed it the 1st time at 58k it was brown as well, how about that level? is that ok or should I think about adding more in there? I can put a little more in next fluid change I guess.
 

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21STBlkout said:
Yeah same when I changed it the 1st time at 58k it was brown as well, how about that level? is that ok or should I think about adding more in there? I can put a little more in next fluid change I guess.
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Well by the book, it's at the right level (on the lower limit anyways). But last time I filled, I put it to 3. I put it to 4.5 the first time but people recommend on the fuller side.
 

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Well by the book, it's at the right level (on the lower limit anyways). But last time I filled, I put it to 3. I put it to 4.5 the first time but people recommend on the fuller side.
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Cool, Im thinking ill go around 3 as well next fluid change too, thanks for the info I appreciate it!
 

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