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I'm certain that the reading is correct....the ATF level measures 1/16" above the max full line (top of the cross-hatched area). Am I risking tranny damage running the car like this? I know if it's way overfilled, it starts foaming and the tranny doesn't work correctly, but I'm wondering if I need to drain just a bit out or not?

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You indicated you are checking the fluid properly so I assume that is when the transmission is at normal operating temp, not cold and not immediately after a couple runs at your local dragstrip. It's hard to say if transmission damage will result from such a minor overfill...my vote is probably not. With that said, Nissan puts those marks on the dipstick for a reason. If it will make you sleep better at night, drain a few ounces out of it just to be sure.

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Hi Ed. Yes, I'm checking it while the car is running and fully warmed up. The tranny is shifting great now since I changed over to the Amsoil ATF and the slight noise that it makes in the morning after startup have been less frequent. Great stuff.

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I know what you mean about the oil level...back in the Fall I changed the ATF in my son's car (Cavalier Coupe) and couldn't get the same reading twice in a row...first it read a little high, then lower. I finally gave up and left it alone...it's working fine.

Glad the oil is working well for you... Ed