What's the proper way to check tranny fluid?

[theantiriced]

I know that's a stupid question, but I've heard some conflicting ways of going about this. I know the tranny should be hot when you check it, but should the engine be running also? I just changed my tranny fluid yesterday and want to make sure that I have the right amount in it. I took 10.5 quarts out and I've put in 11.5 in, but the fluid still won't register on the dipstick unless the tranny is ice cold. -Craig

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[dirtyd0g]

check the transmission fluid warm,idling in park.
Alan

[RockyJSquirrel]

If you forget, the directions are stamped into the dipstick.

[theantiriced]

Perfect, thanks for clearing that up.

-Craig

[sagittarius1]

If I remember right, capacity is 14 qts. When I drained the tranny and torque Converter, with out pumping, it took 12 quarts to refill to proper level.

[lonnie brown]

depending on the out side temp. I check my transs fluid when the engine is cold as well as my engine oil. If you were low on fliud to begin with why run your engine?

[BlueOvalFitter]

I prefer to check mine after driving a few miles,5-15. I then leave the engine idling,run it thru all the gears,then check it in park.

[dirtyd0g]

Transmissions should be checked with them warm. If you check the transmission cold you will probably overfill it and some of it will come out the vent.
Alan

[theantiriced]

Thanks for all the help. My tranny has the perfect amount of fluid now. I cheked it warm, idling in park.

-Craig