usapadyra
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 98 Ex XLT 4.0 SOHC 2WD
Hello,
Had my transmission serviced about a week ago and I'm not sure it was refilled to the right level.
Please see attached picture.
Car wasn't 'hot hot' like after a long drive, but engine fully up to temp. I'd say it had driven for 20 mins between 35 and 55mph when I checked the dipstick.
Car is idling in Park on a perfectly level gas station forecourt. I return the dipstick and pull it back out in one smooth motion after first wiping it off.
I've fiddled with the photo so it should be more clear where the level is.
Does this look overfilled? If so, any guesstimates how much it is over by?
I have a hand pump to remove any excess if needed. Is that safest way - just taking out small amounts at a time until when fully warm the fluid level sits within the hatched area on the dipstick?
Thanks

Had my transmission serviced about a week ago and I'm not sure it was refilled to the right level.
Please see attached picture.
Car wasn't 'hot hot' like after a long drive, but engine fully up to temp. I'd say it had driven for 20 mins between 35 and 55mph when I checked the dipstick.
Car is idling in Park on a perfectly level gas station forecourt. I return the dipstick and pull it back out in one smooth motion after first wiping it off.
I've fiddled with the photo so it should be more clear where the level is.
Does this look overfilled? If so, any guesstimates how much it is over by?
I have a hand pump to remove any excess if needed. Is that safest way - just taking out small amounts at a time until when fully warm the fluid level sits within the hatched area on the dipstick?
Thanks
