ATF Dip Stick - C280, V6
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AMG C43, 1999
ATF Dip Stick - C280, V6
Hello, I thought I had the right part number when I ordered an ATF dip stick, but the one I got is too long by about 12 inches or so.
This makes it impossible to get an accurate ATF measurement.
Can someone tell me what is the right part number or just as good the length of the dip stick from the end to the cap portion that sits on the top of the ATF tube when you take a measurement.
Thanks for any help.
Jeff
This makes it impossible to get an accurate ATF measurement.
Can someone tell me what is the right part number or just as good the length of the dip stick from the end to the cap portion that sits on the top of the ATF tube when you take a measurement.
Thanks for any help.
Jeff
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1997 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
Re: ATF Dip Stick - C280, V6
Originally posted by speedybenz
Hello, I thought I had the right part number when I ordered an ATF dip stick, but the one I got is too long by about 12 inches or so.
This makes it impossible to get an accurate ATF measurement.
Can someone tell me what is the right part number or just as good the length of the dip stick from the end to the cap portion that sits on the top of the ATF tube when you take a measurement.
Thanks for any help.
Jeff
Hello, I thought I had the right part number when I ordered an ATF dip stick, but the one I got is too long by about 12 inches or so.
This makes it impossible to get an accurate ATF measurement.
Can someone tell me what is the right part number or just as good the length of the dip stick from the end to the cap portion that sits on the top of the ATF tube when you take a measurement.
Thanks for any help.
Jeff
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That means I just bottom the dip stick on the ATF pan and take the reading at 80 degrees C.
When I do this now the reading is over the top of the full mark with the motor at 25 degrees C where the marks on the dip stick are near the bottom. So I must have too much fluid in the AT Tranny, correct.
And the hot reading is done when the car is on and in Park?
Please let me know if the above is correct.
Thanks,
Jeff
When I do this now the reading is over the top of the full mark with the motor at 25 degrees C where the marks on the dip stick are near the bottom. So I must have too much fluid in the AT Tranny, correct.
And the hot reading is done when the car is on and in Park?
Please let me know if the above is correct.
Thanks,
Jeff
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1997 Toyota Tacoma 4x4
Don't worry too much about the fluid level at 25 degrees. Drive the car to get it nice and hot, then check the level, car running and in park. The fluid should be in the 80 degree range.
