mrblister

I have a 2005 sc430 and no dip stick. Not sure if prior years have a dipstick anyone know

Coleroad

Yes the earlier sc430's still have a dip stick for the transmission. You can see it in the picture with the brown/red top.

mrblister

The picture is small and I cant see the dipstick.

Coleroad

If you click on it, it should go full size.

Bgw70

It's just below the number three spark plug coil, kind of Burnt orange or brown

mrblister

I did and all I see is engine oil dipstick engine oil fill I see the green air cond valve but I don't see any trans dipstick

Coleroad

Here is a better picture.

mrblister

Now I can clearly see it. Thank you I am guessing that it was discontinued in 2004 forward ?

FlopTop04

My 2004 has the 5 speed transmission and the dip stick. Thought it was the 6 speed transmissions that did not have a dip stick.

Coleroad

Yes 04 was the last year with a transmission dipstick.

mrblister

My 05 is also a 5 speed I don't know how it differs from the 2004 5 speed but for sure I have no dipstick

Coleroad

Through 05 the sc430 used the A650E transmission. The only difference I know of is the removal of the dipstick tube. In 06 they went to the A761E transmission. I can't find any part differences between 02-04 and the 05 transmission.

Bgw70

And one more...dang Cole, my engine is filthy compared to yours! Better get the toothbrush out this weekend! ;-)

Coleroad

It's just as clean under all the plastic covers too. I pull the wheels once a month and clean the wheel well and suspension bits. I pull the grill when I wash the engine bay so I can clean between the bumper and the ac condenser. I have trouble stopping. If I see something else dirty I just have to clean it too. I've tried just doing a good job but not worry about the little things. I end up going out the next day and do the rest because I can't quit obsessing over it. As my son says to me darn OCD.

lexixel

Just another update:

Finally, got the fluid changed back to Type 4.

I noticed a quite obvious difference in torque converter behaviour: with the WS, the torque converter clutch would disengage immediately once the foot is off throttle (almost any speed). with T4, it's normal.

I'd like to ask a question:

Now, the level is exactly between min and max. Should I add some to bring the level to max (need to buy)? What's the difference between min and max? Is it 1/2 or 1/4 litre (quart)?

Thanks in advance!