Can the level read off of a transmission dipstick read high because of driving in a hilly area?
The local Toyota dealer seems to think so. After doing a few drain / fills myself, I noticed that the fluid level was (very) high on the dipstick.
I had Toyota check it out when it was in there for some work. They said its because I live in the hills, and that I should let it warm up from cold on a level area and then check. Hmmm.... When I do that, it reads low.
EDIT: When I check transmission fluid level. I drive around my hilly area, let the car warm up. Park on my level driveway, leave the engine idling, pull dip stick, re-insert and then check. Fluid level is about a CM over the hot full line.
The local Toyota dealer seems to think so. After doing a few drain / fills myself, I noticed that the fluid level was (very) high on the dipstick.
I had Toyota check it out when it was in there for some work. They said its because I live in the hills, and that I should let it warm up from cold on a level area and then check. Hmmm.... When I do that, it reads low.
EDIT: When I check transmission fluid level. I drive around my hilly area, let the car warm up. Park on my level driveway, leave the engine idling, pull dip stick, re-insert and then check. Fluid level is about a CM over the hot full line.
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