After idling vehicle for 10 minutes, I check the trans axel oil. I understand the range should be read in the "hot" area of the Dipstick. However, the entire stick is covered in the fluid leaving me to wonder what the purpose of checking is at this point.
Hi David, Did you wipe the oil off the dip stick 1st before you read it
Testimonial: "Yes. I wipe the oil off the stick and place it back in its station. I repeat the process a couple minutes later. I am under the impression that the entire stick should not be wet. If such is the norm, I am uncertain of what the purpose would be for having a defined range for the "hot" check."
Fluid Level Check - Vehicles with 3.5L Engine
The automatic transaxle has no dipstick and is dealer
serviced only.
Fluid Level Check - Vehicles with 2.4L and 2.7L
Engines
Use the following procedure to check the automatic
transaxle fluid level properly:
1. Park the vehicle on level ground.
2. Run the engine at curb idle speed for a minimum of 60
seconds.
3. Apply the parking brake fully.
4. Place the shift lever momentarily in each gear position
ending with the lever in PARK.
5. Wipe the area around the dipstick clean to eliminate
the possibility of dirt entering the transaxle.
6. Remove the dipstick and determine if the fluid is hot
or cold. Hot fluid is approximately 180°F (82°C), which is
the normal operating temperature after the vehicle is
driven at least 15 mi (24 km). Hot fluid cannot be held
comfortably between the fingertips. Cold fluid is at a
temperature below 80°F (27°C).
7. Wipe the dipstick clean and reinsert until seated. Then,
remove dipstick and note the reading.
a. If the fluid is hot, the reading should be in the
crosshatched area marked "HOT" (between the upper
two holes in the dipstick).
b. If the fluid is cold, the fluid level should be between
the lower two holes in the area marked "COLD."
If the fluid level is low, add sufficient fluid through the
filler (dipstick) tube to bring it to the proper level. Do not
overfill.
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