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Transmission level

Discussion in '3rd Gen Builds (1996-2002)' started by horse, Apr 3, 2024.

  1. Apr 3, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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    horse

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    horse [OP] New Member

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    Hi, 1999 2 WD LTD. The transmission dipstick has a range for hot and one for cold. If the level is measured when standing and ambient and the level is within the cold allowable range why is there a need to take a hot reading, and if say a hot reading is taken when the engine is hot and is on what is the need for a cold reading?
    Thanks.
     
    horse, Apr 3, 2024
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  2. Aug 20, 2024 at 5:55 AM
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    OpenYota

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    I think you've sort of answered your own question but transmission fluid expands with heat.
     
    OpenYota, Aug 20, 2024
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