Drain And Fill Problem

[pearlwhite97ES]

hi, last night i drained my tranny and then refilled with 3 quarts

of tranny fluid thinking after checking i would add the other half

or so . when i checked the level it appears to be half quart or so

overfilled. Now im very confused, because my manual says about 3.75

quarts. The question is do I check level in park, neutral, or drive?

running or not running? and also should I drain some out to bring it

down to full level? ty 97 es in illinois

[camlex]

don't go by book.

Park position, idling for 15-20 minit. Park in street where level is good.check level while car is ON(Running).

Hope this helps.

[Lexusfreak]

Check tranny fluid on a level surface after it has reached operating temperature (20 - 30 mins). B)

[pearlwhite97ES]

thanks for replies, should i drain the extra fluid out if it still reads 1/2 quart to full? will driving the car with to much tranny fluid hurt anything?

[camlex]

I like to have on mark, but little over don't hurt.

[pearlwhite97ES]

its about a 1/4 above the mark. have you ever drain and filled your 97 cam? how much does it take if so? also i found a post about changing the coolant on a 92 es would the location of block drains be the same?

[Lexusfreak]

If it's 1/4 over, I wouldn't worry aabout it.....you will be fine. B)