Checking trans fluid level

[DJA]

'95 Impreza 2.2...

I'm getting an AT Temp warning light and I think my fluid level is low.
But, I simply cannot get a readable level on the dipstick. Because of
the twists in the tube, there is fluid smeared in different places on
the stick. I just can't tell how much is in there.

I guess I just have to empty and refill to make sure the level is ok.
Anyone else have this problem?

Thanks,
David

 

[Sparky Polastri]

'95 Impreza 2.2...

I'm getting an AT Temp warning light and I think my fluid level is low.
But, I simply cannot get a readable level on the dipstick. Because of
the twists in the tube, there is fluid smeared in different places on
the stick. I just can't tell how much is in there.

I guess I just have to empty and refill to make sure the level is ok.
Anyone else have this problem?

Thanks,
David

Do this;

Follow the instructions per the manual, but;

Dip the stick in half way, wipe it off.

Dip the stick in half way, wipe it off.

Dip the stick in 3/4, wipe it off..

You get the idea... since there won't be fresh stuff slopped in the tube
while you are doing this, at some point you'll get a level clean enough to
read clearly.

Checking ATF is a statistical problem. Just keep checking until you get a
good idea of approximately what the level is. You should get a solid line
of liquid where the level is on the stick if you don't, the level is so low
its off the stick bottom.

Adding several ounces probably wont hurt, so maybe start with that. It can
take considerable time to have the liquid drain from the tube before you get
a level after filling.

 

[Edward Hayes]

Pull the dipstick out for several minutes to let the AT fluid drain out of
the fill tube. Inset stick SLOWLY and get the measurement. I use this method
and it works good enough.

 

[name]

flashing or steady?

a flashig AT temp light means AWD problem detected

 

[DJA]

flashing or steady?

a flashig AT temp light means AWD problem detected

Unfortunately, it's flashing - 16 times. Must be a code for "expensive
problem". Web research seems to point to something called the Duty
Solenoid C. Sounds like a big donation to my dealer is in my future.

David

 

[name]

Unfortunately, it's flashing - 16 times. Must be a code for "expensive
problem". Web research seems to point to something called the Duty
Solenoid C. Sounds like a big donation to my dealer is in my future.

I got mine to start flashing one winter by locking the rear wheels with
the parking brake while coasting along a slippery road.

Maybe it can still work in FWD mode with that fuse pluged in.

 

[Bob Bailin]

'95 Impreza 2.2...

I'm getting an AT Temp warning light and I think my fluid level is low.
But, I simply cannot get a readable level on the dipstick. Because of
the twists in the tube, there is fluid smeared in different places on
the stick. I just can't tell how much is in there.

I guess I just have to empty and refill to make sure the level is ok.
Anyone else have this problem?

Thanks,
David

Just had the same problem when changing the ATF in my friend's '95
Impreza 2.2 last weekend. After draining out exactly 4 qts and replacing
the same amount (it really needed it after 100K miles, fluid was quite
brown, but still clear) and unable to get a good reading on the stick
(seemed to be just a little below full-hot, with a smear above), I decided
to take a reading with the engine off and hot.

It read just a bit above full-hot (1/8"), so I figure this must be close
enough,
since the level would drop a little with the engine running and the fluid
circulating. I'm planning to do another 4 qt change this weekend to
further reduce the amount of old fluid (the system holds 8 qts total).

If the car drives well, I would try a fluid change to see what condition
yours is in. You can also disconnect the battery to clear the codes and
see if they go away with fresh fluid.

Bob