You asked <<If the fluid level is just above the full line (the highest of > the two marks on the dipstick) with the engine off and cool, how low is > the > transmission on fluid?>>
I don't think the engine off method is completely trustworthy but it should be low on the dipstick when checked when the engine is cold & running. The fluid heats and expands as it reaches operating temp and so will go *up* on the dipstick- not down as you ask. While that's true of fluid whith the engine cold/cool and running I cannot answer what it might be cold/cool and *not* running since I have ever checked it that way - since that's the wrong way ;-) Hope this was a little bit helpful/ How hard will it be to fix the leak? Larry T (66 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs ----- Original Message ----- From: "Zoltan Finks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: Thursday, February 28, 2008 7:46 AM Subject: [MBZ] ATF Level Question > Just checked the ATF earlier this evening on the 87 190D and found once > again that the stick is dry. I assure you this pains me. But I'm learning > just how often I have to add fluid to the leaky tranny. Heaven forefend > the > wife would ever check it. > And I pulled the dipstick again a few minutes ago with engine off and > cooled > down. I found that the fluid level is just a bit above the full line. This > all makes sense, but it reminded me of when I was dealing with the seller > out in California. He, a plastic surgeon (so not a totally stupid man) was > so sure that the trans fluid should be checked with the engine off. And > when > I showed him that the dipstick was dry with engine running, he said "yes, > that's how it should be. When you shut it off and check it, the level is > right." I proceeded to show him in the manual where it states that the > trans > fluid should be checked with engine running and trans in "park". > > Question is: If the fluid level is just above the full line (the highest > of > the two marks on the dipstick) with the engine off and cool, how low is > the > transmission on fluid? > > The reason I ask this is that it is very difficult to achieve a clear > reading on that dipstick. One side will have something approaching a clear > reading, and the other side will have fluid running half way up the stick. > I > suppose checking the dipstick after adding fluid contributes to this > problem, but even when I don't do that, it's still really hard to get a > clear reading. > > Thanks, > Brian > 87 190D > 83 240D > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ > For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
