reading transmission fluid dipstick
I have an '05 Dodge 2500 with the 48RE transmission. When I try to check my transmission fluid I get a different reading on each side of the dipstick. On one side the fluid level is halfway betwee...
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Actually the checking of Trans fluid levels is done in 2 steps. First step, check level with Engine off and Trans cold. With pressure bleed down this level will be max. Should be close or slightly over full. Smell the fluid and check color, should not smell burnt and show a cherry color. 2nd step, warm up Engine/Trans, run through all gears to bleed any air bubbles out, shift to neutral with parking brake on. This will be your operating level. After a few times you will be able to check Trans level hot or cold. Some Trans bleed pressure down back into the pan, some hold in servos, valve body and galleys.
