I'm going to change the transmission fluid and filter in my 1980 300D, but before I do, I need some kind of confirmation. My transmission dipstick is about 28" long, and the lower and upper markings are about 1.5" and 2" from the bottom. However, ever since I've had the car the fluid level was always been somewhere around 6" from the bottom of the dipstick. It was out of range like that ever since I got it, and I just left it that way, as there wasn't any frothing of the fluid or shifting problems.
When I change the fluid, I'd like to keep it down in it's proper range between the markings, but I'm afraid to do so. My dipstick is different in that it doesn't have the flip-lever; you just pull it out, like the oil dipstick. So, I just need to know if my dipstick's markings are at the same level as the original dipstick. If anyone can confirm the above measurements with a similar year/model car, I would be most grateful!
Also, is there anything wrong with me filling the fluid up above the upper marking, like it has always been?
When I change the fluid, I'd like to keep it down in it's proper range between the markings, but I'm afraid to do so. My dipstick is different in that it doesn't have the flip-lever; you just pull it out, like the oil dipstick. So, I just need to know if my dipstick's markings are at the same level as the original dipstick. If anyone can confirm the above measurements with a similar year/model car, I would be most grateful!
Also, is there anything wrong with me filling the fluid up above the upper marking, like it has always been?