Thread: Turbo 350 dipstick length - fluid level

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I can't answer that but I know when the engine is stopped the fluid comes up into the tube as the converter drains back. I think you could answer your own question by looking up the capacity of the trans and putting that in the trans. run it and then check the level and mark your stick.

Originally Posted by cffisher

I can't answer that but I know when the engine is stopped the fluid comes up into the tube as the converter drains back. I think you could answer your own question by looking up the capacity of the trans and putting that in the trans. run it and then check the level and mark your stick.

I don't think it's going to be that easy to get it marked exactly at capacity because you need the capacity of the tranny & converter (published data) plus the capacity of the cooler and the lines to and from the cooler. Maybe "borrow" a stock dipstick & tube, set your warm, running level according to the OEM "Full" mark, and then swap your aftermarket tube & stick and trim accordingly? Just thinking here....