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[dbuck]

When checking trans oil level, do you screw the dipstick in. or not. I look in the owners manual but either i missed it or its not there. Thank you for your time.

[Mike McKown]

I don't recall seeing it listed anywhere how to check the oil.

[ol'George]

Normally when checking most all oil reservoirs, the stick is seated for an oil level check.
And a 1/2" makes no difference as far as oil level.
Other things---- well I'll not go there.

[dbuck]

Thank you guys for your replies.

[dbuck]

[QUOTE=ol'George;430195]Normally when checking most all oil reservoirs, the stick is seated for an oil level check.
And a 1/2" makes no difference as far as oil level.
Other things---- well I'll not go there.[
ol'George, you stated, stick is seated. Such as screwed in the tube or sitting on top?

[mortten]

If you have a push in dip stick remove, clean, and push it all the way in to check. If you have a threaded dipstick remove, clean, let it sit on the top of the tube and check. This per the Kohler manual.

[ol'George]

Seated, is as normal operating position.
Or put in it's place, screwed, pushed, poked, or stuck where it otta be.
Clear as mud?
Don't over think this, we are not going to check precision injection of of a medicine, it's a reservoir, give or take a bit ain't gonna hurt nuttin' They do build in a lot of leway

[J-Mech]

I don't screw it in. On a screw type dipstick, fluid level is usually checked not screwed in. Example: B&S motors, and any Honda ATV/motorcycle. But I do somewhat agree with George in that it's a hydraulic reservoir and not critical at all.

[dbuck]

Thank you Guys for all the replies. I have the screw in type, when checking the hydro oil, it is really hard for me to tell where is it at on the stick. I have been thinking about adding some dye or food coloring, so I can read the stick.

[bugeye]

Try placing the dipstick on a paper towel without wiping. The oil will leave a spot indicating the level.