Automatic Transmission Fluid Check

[zukibug]

1991 Suzuki Sidekick

Do I check the transmission fluid level with the engine running or with the engine 'off'?

Do I check it in 'Park' or 'Neutral'?

Also, what damage can be done if overfilled.

My dipstick has 4 notches in it. Two for max. and min. while cold, and two for max. and min. while hot.

I have noticed that while checking my fluid while in 'Park' with engine running, the level is well above the max. notch for hot.

However, when the engine has just been turned off, and the fluid is hot, the level is showing just at the max. notch.

thanks.

[jtgh]

glove box.

hot. motor.
cycle gears.
park
check level running.

if it is over filled ,it can foam up . and when it does that, foaming oil can starve bearings. staved bearings die a quick death.

never over fill any machine.

all is ok,the boat people all know your pain and out comes the dip stick draining device.

ask any boat shop.

as you may know , draining a V8/V6 inboard or I/O in a boat is a real PITA.

now where is the glove box book,well it is here.

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[zukibug]

thanks, jtgh;

I thought it would be checked while running. Now it appears that I need to drain some. I may try to syphon some out. If not, I will just replace transmission filter, and add new fluid.

Again, thanks for the info.

Zukibug