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2002 maxima transmission fluid on dipstick

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Old 10-23-2014, 05:46 PM
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2002 maxima transmission fluid on dipstick

I dont know why but my transmission dipstick handle has transmission fluid on it? Its red.

It is a bit full on fluid. Its at the top of hot when cold.

Do I need a new dipstick? Anything else that can cause this issue? Thanks all
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Old 10-23-2014, 06:00 PM
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Are you checking the fluid with the engine running? What does it read with the fluid warm?
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You need to warm the engine for at least 15-30 minutes by driving the car for a couple of blocks. Park the car on the level ground, while the engine is idling, pull out the transmission dip stick and check the transmission fluid level.
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Old 10-25-2014, 04:49 AM
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Originally Posted by colt149
You need to warm the engine for at least 15-30 minutes by driving the car for a couple of blocks. Park the car on the level ground, while the engine is idling, pull out the transmission dip stick and check the transmission fluid level.
I think I put the dipstick in wrong. It had trouble going in. It is a bit overfilled. The transmission was warm when I did the reading. Engine running in park. Its just over the H mark when warm.

Will reinsert the dipstick and keep an eye on it. Might get a new o-ring for it as well as it prob has shrunk

Thanks for the reply
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