dealership overfilled ATF?

Pickler · 11-07-2012, 03:18 PM

my ATF level is over 3/4 of an inches above the hot full marker on the dipstick when car is warm. is this ok?

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cal_look_zero · 11-07-2012, 04:25 PM

Are you checking it with the car running? That makes a difference.

http://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/20...ck_fluid_level

Pickler · 11-07-2012, 04:47 PM

no the car is off. i checked it after it was off for about 5min

cal_look_zero · 11-07-2012, 04:59 PM

There ya go. The car needs to be running so the pump can fill the tq converter and all the other mysterious gizmos in a 4EAT. Typically the level will be 3/4" to 1" over the fill line with the car off (In my experience)

Pickler · 11-07-2012, 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cal_look_zero

There ya go. The car needs to be running so the pump can fill the tq converter and all the other mysterious gizmos in a 4EAT. Typically the level will be 3/4" to 1" over the fill line with the car off (In my experience)

thank you very much i will try this tomorrow morning and report back!

RaceFaceXC · 11-07-2012, 08:20 PM

The owners manual had the procedure to chk the level. If my memory servers me it should be with Engine running in "park" and up to normal temp.

chazly413 · 11-07-2012, 09:37 PM

^ I just looked at it earlier today. In addition to being up to temp, it said shift through all the gears first, then leave it in park, let it idle for a minute or two, and then give her a check.

11-07-2012, 03:18 PM	#1
Pickler Scooby Newbie Member#: 301247 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Vehicle: 09 Impreza 2.5i AT White	dealership overfilled ATF? my ATF level is over 3/4 of an inches above the hot full marker on the dipstick when car is warm. is this ok? * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-07-2012, 04:25 PM	#2
cal_look_zero Scooby Specialist Member#: 294461 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Grass Pants, OR Vehicle: 1997 Outback Sport Acadia Green Metallic	Are you checking it with the car running? That makes a difference. http://www.carcarekiosk.com/video/20...ck_fluid_level

11-07-2012, 04:47 PM	#3
Pickler Scooby Newbie Member#: 301247 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Toronto Vehicle: 09 Impreza 2.5i AT White	no the car is off. i checked it after it was off for about 5min

11-07-2012, 04:59 PM	#4
cal_look_zero Scooby Specialist Member#: 294461 Join Date: Sep 2011 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Grass Pants, OR Vehicle: 1997 Outback Sport Acadia Green Metallic	There ya go. The car needs to be running so the pump can fill the tq converter and all the other mysterious gizmos in a 4EAT. Typically the level will be 3/4" to 1" over the fill line with the car off (In my experience)

11-07-2012, 08:20 PM	#6
RaceFaceXC Scooby Specialist Member#: 165749 Join Date: Dec 2007 Chapter/Region: South East Location: stupid Florida Vehicle: 2007 No YELLING on the bus!	The owners manual had the procedure to chk the level. If my memory servers me it should be with Engine running in "park" and up to normal temp.

11-07-2012, 09:37 PM	#7
chazly413 Scooby Specialist Member#: 151079 Join Date: Jun 2007 Chapter/Region: MAIC Location: College Park, MD Vehicle: 2005 2.5RS RBP s-techs mad tyte yo	^ I just looked at it earlier today. In addition to being up to temp, it said shift through all the gears first, then leave it in park, let it idle for a minute or two, and then give her a check.