My FSM says the ATF should be at a certain level at 70 degrees F. It is.
However, when my transmission fluid temp is at 180 degrees, the level is up
to the FULL mark (higher). I believe that's proof that fluids expand.
I could go on.... :-)
Ray
http://www.dragtruk.com/ENTRIES/20KM1FD2KWBP.html
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-dakota-truck@bent.twistedbits.net [mailto:owner-dakota-
> truck@bent.twistedbits.net] On Behalf Of jim nelson
> Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 6:20 PM
> To: dakota-truck-moderator@bent.twistedbits.net
> Subject: Re: DML: Plugged Oil Filters (was: empty oil filters)
>
>
> Accually if you look at the dip stick it reads "HOT" and "COLD" The hot
> being the higher mark.
>
> ""Don Rey"" <radon220@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:f41ff3ad0610101417p3090d513oa62e1991012cbbd9@mail.gmail.com...
> >
> > Well... you check the ATF when *running* (not just hot!) because all
> > your lines, passages, and converer are full of fluid. When you stop
> > the engine, much of the fluid drains back to the pan. If you check
> > with the engine stopped, you'd actually get a higher reading.
> >
> > On 10/10/06, Terrible Tom <SilverEightynine@aol.com> wrote:
> >>
> >> well after all thats why they say to check the trans fluid level when
> >> hot right? because the fluid expands when hot and will give different
> >> level readings based on temperature?
> >>
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