AznMechanic Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I just changed my transmission fluid and it took me a little over 2 hours because of the panel. My car is RX330 AWD and about 4.5qts came out but the manual says only 3.7qts. I dont know whether the lexus dealership overfilled it at my 30000mile service or because it was running hot more was in the pan. Should I fill it up with 4.5qts? or 4qts? or 3.7qts as the manual says. I tried to go with the dipstick level but the fluid is all over the dipstick so I cant really tell. I filled it up with 4qts at the moment but should i fill it up with 0.5qts more? Or help me how to read the transmission dip stick. Thanks a lot in advance!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenore Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 The tranny dipstick does smear, but look at both sides, one side will have a fluid level, the other side will be impossible to tell. The side with a proper look is the side you want to read. Sorry I wish I had a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AznMechanic Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 The tranny dipstick does smear, but look at both sides, one side will have a fluid level, the other side will be impossible to tell. The side with a proper look is the side you want to read. Sorry I wish I had a picture. Yeah I tried it like a million times and both sides come out smeared Is it better to run the car for little bit and check or check it when its cold? Can you upload a picture please? I will greatly appreciate it :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carguy07 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 The tranny dipstick does smear, but look at both sides, one side will have a fluid level, the other side will be impossible to tell. The side with a proper look is the side you want to read. Sorry I wish I had a picture. Yeah I tried it like a million times and both sides come out smeared Is it better to run the car for little bit and check or check it when its cold? Can you upload a picture please? I will greatly appreciate it :D It needs to be warm to get an accraute reading. Also do not try to read it for a little while after you add some down the tube. It coats the tube and makes it about impossible to get a good read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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