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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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I checked the fluid level this weekend and the level was right on the hash between the cold and warm marks. The temp of the fluid reported by auto tap was 165. Is this the correct place or should it be at the hot marks.
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 04:30 PM
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I would say drive the car 3-5 miles (easy miles) and then check the fluid level and it should be on the 'hot hashes'.

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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 04:35 PM
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This was after driving about 20 miles in 4 inches of snow. I do have a tranny cooler btw, I should have mentioned this earlier.
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 09:19 AM
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It should be on the 'hot hashes'.


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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 09:29 AM
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Just take the car around the block a few times to warm the tranny up then park the car with it in neutral to check the fluid level. The tranny fluid should be in the Hot hash mark. I run mine to the top hole cut in the hot hash because in the lower hot hash marker the car will tend to drag on the shifts at WOT when you drive around awhile.
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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 09:33 AM
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Thanks for the replys guys. I just got a converter installed and I just wanted to make sure everything is correct because I'm having issues I need to work out.
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