ATF level for A32 3.0L

[12savefuel]

Hi guys I got a question. A32 manual says to check ATF with engine on. So here is the question. Cold engine start and check ATF on the cold range, the level shown is LOW. When heated up then check on the hot level the ATF level is HIGH as the fluid expands when its hot.

So if you fill ATF to MID or HIGH level on the cold range, when the ATF is hot it is over the HOT range which means overfill.

So which is the best level to fill at?

 

[weikee]

The gauge is very hard to see. Really have to guess. Ask the mechanic to check is better.

 

[12savefuel]

From what I have asked around most people say that its better to have it filled:

Cold = Low. Then have it expand to Hot = Max

Instead of Cold = Middle or High. Then have it expand to Hot = overfill.

For those who DIY remember or A32 ATF is checked with engine ON in "P" not engine off.

 

[doraemon98]

From what I have asked around most people say that its better to have it filled:

Cold = Low. Then have it expand to Hot = Max

Instead of Cold = Middle or High. Then have it expand to Hot = overfill.

For those who DIY remember or A32 ATF is checked with engine ON in "P" not engine off.

I was inform to put into "N" instead of "P". Can anyone confirm?

 

[12savefuel]

Manual say to put in "P" then stop at each gear all the way to "1" then all the way back up to "P" again then check.

 

[amrancharger]

u mean turn the key to ON and not running the engine is it?

 

[12savefuel]

A32 cefiro ATF level is checked with engine running! Not like other car which is engine off.

 

[amrancharger]

A32 cefiro ATF level is checked with engine running! Not like other car which is engine off.

thx for the clarification... tot u meant ignition turn to ON and not running the engine...